Summary:
Tom Donlon, a Bronx native, is the new interim NYPD commissioner, replacing Edward Caban who resigned amidst a federal investigation.
Donlon is a veteran counter-terrorism professional with extensive experience in law enforcement, serving in the FBI, New York State Homeland Security, and as security director at the World Trade Center.
He is considered an expert in crisis and risk management, investigations, and security.
Mayor Eric Adams expressed confidence in Donlon's ability to lead the NYPD, stating that he "joins a team at 1 Police Plaza that is relentlessly dedicated to public safety and protecting New Yorkers."
Tom Donlon: New Interim NYPD Commissioner
Following the resignation of Edward Caban, Mayor Eric Adams appointed Tom Donlon as the interim NYPD commissioner. Donlon, a Bronx native, brings extensive law enforcement experience to the role, having served in various positions at the local, state, federal, and international levels.
A Veteran in Law Enforcement
Donlon's resume boasts an impressive list of achievements, including:
- Counter-terrorism expert: Donlon retired from the FBI as the agency's chief of the National Threat Center’s Section, where he developed and implemented the FBI's first centralized Terrorism Threat Database, still used by numerous agencies worldwide.
- FBI leadership: He served as Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's New York Counter-terrorism Division and managed Foreign Counter Intelligence, Domestic and International Counter-terrorism investigations.
- World Trade Center Security: Donlon was the security director for Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield at the World Trade Center, responsible for ensuring the safety of the iconic landmark.
- New York State Director of Homeland Security: He was responsible for implementing a comprehensive state-wide counter-terrorism strategy.
A Strong Hand for Public Safety
Adams expressed confidence in Donlon's ability to lead the NYPD, stating that he "joins a team at 1 Police Plaza that is relentlessly dedicated to public safety and protecting New Yorkers." Donlon's extensive experience and expertise in crisis management, investigations, and security make him a qualified choice to steer the city's largest police force during this time of transition.
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