*Keechant Sewell has made history as the first female police commissioner in the NYPD’s 176-year history.
As reported by PEOPLE, Sewell took her oath as the department’s 45th police commissioner on Saturday. She tweeted a video of the swearing-in ceremony, noting that “This oath reflects my deep commitment to our great city – and the individuals who are ranked as New York’s Finest I’m privileged to be here and ready to work!”
The Queens native previously worked in the Nassau Police Department for 23 years and last year she was promoted to chief of detectives, per the report.
Sewell was appointed by New York City’s new mayor Eric Adams, the city’s second Black mayor. Both are now challenged with tackling an increase in violent gun crime in the city.
Source: Keechant Sewell Makes History as First Female Commissioner for NYPD [VIDEO]
