Edward Caban steps down as NYPD police commissioner
Edward Caban was one of several high-ranking city officials whose electronic devices were seized last week by federal investigators, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Police Commissioner Edward Caban has announced his resignation.
His resignation comes eight days after federal agents seized cellphones from both him and his twin brother, James Caban, and other top officials in the Adam's administration, as part of multiple federal corruption investigations.
While the full scope of the investigation is unclear, calls for Caban to step down grew louder this week as city leaders called the investigation a distraction to the department.
"Choosing to tender his resignation that alleviates the pressure and the stress on the NYPD at this time" said Adrienne Adams, speaker of the New York City Council.
Caban began his career in the NYPD at the 40th Precinct in 1991. He was appointed to the title of police commissioner in July 2023, a position he called an honor of a lifetime.
His rise to the top of the NYPD was historic, as he was the first Latino to hold the rank as police commissioner in the NYPD. During his 15 months at the helm, the city saw a continued decline in major violent crimes, and a 11% drop in transit crimes from pre-pandemic levels.
"They're going to have to regain the public's confidence sometime in the near future after this all plays out," said Phil Grimaldi, a retired NYPD detective.
Mayor Adam's has appointed Tom Donlon as interim police commissioner.
