NYPD Commissioner Sewell Announces New Executive Designations and Appointments

 

 Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell today announced additional appointments to her executive staff team following the recent appointments of First Deputy Commissioner Edward A. Caban and Chief of Department Kenneth E. Corey. The appointments are key operational positions that are critical to the success of the NYPD’s sustained commitment to crime reduction, intelligence-driven policing, training, transparency, and community engagement.

“The NYPD, the city, and its people can share in my confidence in this group of distinguished policing leaders that I have selected as my core command staff,” said Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell. “Each of these executives has displayed exceptional leadership and vision in guiding the NYPD to many accomplishments across all five boroughs. They are consummate police professionals who also reflect the values and concerns of the citizens the NYPD serves. I look forward to working with them as we rise to new challenges.”

Announcements include:

Chief Kathleen O’Reilly was appointed Chief of Patrol from her previous position as Chief of Transit.

Chief Juanita Holmes was appointed Chief of Training, having served as Chief of Patrol.

Chief Jeffrey Maddrey was appointed Chief of Housing from his previous position as Chief of Community Affairs.

Chief David Barrere was appointed Chief of Internal Affairs from his previous position as Chief of Housing.

Chief Donna Jones was promoted to Chief of Staff to the Police Commissioner from her previous position as Commanding Officer of the Criminal Justice Bureau.

Assistant Chief Jason Wilcox will be promoted to Chief of Transit from his previous position as Assistant Chief in the Detective Bureau overseeing the Specialty Enforcement Division.

Assistant Chief Philip P. Rivera was appointed Borough Commander Patrol Borough Bronx from his previous position as Borough Commander of Patrol Borough Manhattan North.

Deputy Chief Olufunmilola F. Obe was appointed Borough Commander Patrol Borough Manhattan North from her previous position as Commanding Officer School Safety Division.

Deputy Chief Gin Y. Yee was appointed Commanding Officer Patrol Borough Staten Island from his previous position of Executive Officer at Patrol Borough Staten Island.