Keechant Sewell to be first woman to lead New York City police force
Mayor names Long Island police official as city’s next police commissioner
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Mayor names Long Island police official as city’s next police commissioner
Carmen Best, Seattle's former police chief, was reportedly turned down for the job leading the NYPD after she expressed reservations about whether she'd be in control.
Police veteran Keechant Sewell (left), 49, made history Wednesday after being named the NYPD's first woman commissioner by incoming mayor Eric Adams (right). She'll assume the role in January
Incoming New York City Mayor Eric Adams, right, is expected to announce on Wednesday that he is appointing Keechant Sewell, 49, center left, to police commissioner.
Nassau County Police Chief of Detectives Keechant Sewell will begin as NYPD commissioner when Mayor-elect Eric Adams takes office Jan. 1.