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New York Police Department Commissioner Edward Caban has resigned amid a widespread federal corruption investigation involving multiple city officials.
Investigators raided Caban’s home and seized his phone, New York 1 reported.
NYC’s Democrat Mayor Eric Adams announced Caban’s decision during a news conference Thursday.
“A short time ago, I accepted the resignation of Edward Caban,” Adams told the press.
“I concluded that this is the best decision at this time,” Adams added.
“I respect his decision and I wish him well.”
Caban blamed “news around recent developments has created a distraction for our department, and I am unwilling to let my attention be on anything other than our important work, or the safety of the men and women of the NYPD” for his departure.
“Which is why – for the good of this city and this department – I have made the difficult decision to resign as Police Commissioner.”
Adams announced that retired FBI National Threat Center chief Tom Donlon would take Caban’s place.
“I thank Commissioner Donlon for stepping in during this critical moment,” Adams said.
In a written statement, Donlon said he was “honored and humbled” to take the position.
“My goals are clear: continue the historic progress decreasing crime and removing illegal guns from our communities, uphold the highest standards of integrity and transparency, and support our dedicated officers who put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe,” Donlon said.
“I want to thank outgoing Commissioner Caban for his service to this department throughout his more than 30-year career and I look forward to building on the progress this administration has made keeping New York City the safest big city in America,” Donlon added.