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Mayor Zohran Mamdani Fires NYC Sheriff Anthony Miranda, Appoints Edwin Raymond
Raymond, a former NYPD critic and reform advocate, takes over after suing the department over quota practices and serving as the state’s first social justice liaison.
- On Thursday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani fired NYC Sheriff Anthony Miranda and appointed former NYPD Lieutenant Edwin Raymond as his replacement. The move installs a prominent police reform advocate in the city's top law enforcement position.
- Miranda faced scrutiny after city investigators probed reports that his office improperly seized evidence from unlicensed smoke shops. Investigators discovered more than $100,000 in cash inside safes at the Sheriff's Office, contradicting official claims about raid procedures.
- Raymond, a 15-year NYPD veteran, gained national attention as a whistleblower against quota-driven policing practices. He authored "An Inconvenient Cop: My Fight to Change Policing in America," chronicling his career-long advocacy for police accountability.
- The NYC Deputy Sheriffs Benevolent Association issued a statement praising the change, calling for a "fresh start." The union stated its members faced retaliation under Miranda's "unchecked reign" and hopes the appointment improves management relations.
- Raymond expressed commitment to building a "safer, fairer and more accountable city" for all New Yorkers. As sheriff, he will oversee court enforcement, property seizures, and operations targeting illegal businesses including unlicensed cannabis shops.
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The Center SquareMamdani fires NYC sheriff; taps ex-NYPD whistleblower
(The Center Square) — There's a new sheriff in New York City after Mayor Zohran Mamdani fired the county's previous top cop and replaced him with a former NYPD officer and prominent critic of the department.
Mayor Mamdani names Haitian American Edwin Raymond as New York City sheriff
NEW YORK — Haitian American former NYPD lieutenant Edwin Raymond, who gained national attention for speaking out against police quotas and misconduct inside the department, has been appointed the new sheriff of New York City by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The appointment marks a major moment for Raymond, a Brooklyn native and son of Haitian immigrants whose career shifted from police officer to one of the city’s most visible voices on police accountab…
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