Edward Caban
Edward A. Caban (born September 8, 1967) is an American law enforcement executive who served as the 47th Commissioner of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) from July 2023 to September 2024, becoming the first person of Puerto Rican descent to hold the position.[1][2] Caban joined the NYPD in 1991 as a patrol officer in the [South Bronx](/page/South Bronx) and advanced through the ranks over more than three decades, including promotions to sergeant in 1994 and inspector in 2015, before serving as Chief of Department and First Deputy Commissioner prior to his appointment as commissioner by Mayor Eric Adams.[3][4][1] His tenure focused on operational leadership of the largest police department in the United States, but was marked by efforts to address crime trends amid broader scrutiny of the Adams administration.[5] Caban resigned on September 12, 2024, following the seizure of his phone by federal investigators probing alleged corruption involving NYPD interactions with nightclubs, particularly claims that his brother exploited departmental connections for personal gain in exchange for favors such as reduced enforcement.[6][7] No charges have been filed against Caban himself, and he stated his departure was to avoid distracting from the NYPD's mission, though the episode contributed to ongoing federal examinations of New York City government figures.[8][9]