NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — For the first time in department history, a woman has been named the NYPD‘s Chief of Patrol. Commissioner Dermot Shea made the announcement Thursday. WATCH: NYPD Commissioner Announces New Chief Of Patrol Juanita Holmes Chief Juanita Holmes is taking over the job and spoke about her new role. “As chief of collaborative policing and in every role I think I’ve played in this department, equality, fairness and transparency have always been at the very heart of what I do,” she said. “As chief of patrol, this is how I will lead every day.” RELATED: Mayor Says Suggestion His Micromanaging Led To NYPD’s Chief Of Patrol Fausto Pichardo’s Resignation ‘Not Accurate’ Holmes is the highest ranking African-American woman in NYPD history. She has 16 immediate family members who also serve in the department. The Police Benevolent Association supported her promotion in a statement. “Chief Holmes’ entire family embodies the NYPD’s proudest traditions, so she understands better than anybody how our work and traditions are being undermined and attacked. New York City police officers desperately need competent leaders like Chief Holmes who can effectively push back against the politicians, empower us to do our job and help us to… Read full this story
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