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- Retired police lieutenant spent years advancing accountability and integrity in law enforcement
NEW YORK – Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced the appointment of Edwin Raymond as the new Sheriff of the City of New York. Raymond is a retired police lieutenant who served as Commanding Officer of Brooklyn North Community Affairs and as a platoon commander in the 83rd and 81st Precincts. He joins the Mamdani administration after serving in the New York State Attorney General’s Office as the nation’s first social justice liaison.
Raymond, the child of Haitian immigrants, joined the New York City Police Department (NYPD) at 22 years old. He spent eight years serving as a police officer in Transit District 32 and the 77th Precinct. He was later promoted to sergeant and lieutenant before retiring from the force in 2023. Raymond’s efforts to improve law enforcement practices earned him several honors, including the NAACP’s Courage Under Fire Award.
“Edwin Raymond represents the kind of public servant New Yorkers deserve: principled, courageous and deeply committed to justice,” said Mayor Mamdani. “Throughout his career, he has fought to build a public safety system rooted in effectiveness, accountability and public trust. Edwin understands that true safety comes when government earns the confidence of the people it serves, and I am proud to welcome him to our administration as Sheriff of the City of New York.”
“I’m grateful to now be part of Mayor Mamdani’s administration as the City’s new Sheriff,” said Sheriff Raymond. “Growing up in East Flatbush as the son of Haitian immigrants, I experienced both the public safety challenges facing working-class communities and the inequities that too often undermine trust in government. Choosing a career in public service was my response to those realities. I look forward to continuing that work as Sheriff by helping build a safer, fairer and more accountable city for all New Yorkers.”
The Sheriff is an officer of the court and serves under the Department of Finance (DOF). As Sheriff, Raymond will oversee legal processes and mandates, including matters involving judiciary law, civil practice law and real property actions. The Sheriff is also responsible for seizures of money and property pursuant to warrants and court orders, as well as enforcing mental hygiene warrants, tax laws and laws related to unlicensed cannabis enforcement.
“Throughout his career in law enforcement, Senior Detective Edwin Raymond has fought for safety, fairness, and accountability in our communities. He understands that true public safety requires public trust and has never shied away from standing up for what is right,” said New York Attorney General Letitia James. “Senior Detective Raymond’s contributions to our work at the Office of the Attorney General have been invaluable, and I am confident he will bring integrity, compassion, and a deep commitment to justice to his new role as New York City Sheriff.”
“Edwin Raymond is a true public servant for public safety,” said Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams. “I’ve had the honor of working alongside him for many years in his fight for transparency and justice in policing. He is deeply dedicated to these ideals and to the people of our city. It's amazing to see his journey—from being pushed aside for demanding accountability and justice in policing, to leadership in the same space. His experience and character will make him an excellent sheriff, a partner in public safety, and I look forward to seeing all that he’ll achieve for New Yorkers.”
“The Manhattan D.A.’s Office has worked with the Sheriff’s Office on key enforcement issues, and we look forward to a strong partnership and collaboration with Sheriff Raymond,” Manhattan D.A. Alvin L. Bragg Jr. said.
“I am pleased to welcome Edwin Raymond as our City’s new Sheriff,” said Council Member Linda Lee, Chair of the Committee on Finance. “Sheriff Raymond’s years of experience serving New Yorkers as a member of the NYPD, along with his work in the New York State Attorney General’s Office, will benefit our city in his new role. I look forward to working collaboratively with Sheriff Raymond to address the issues facing New Yorkers.”
About Edwin Raymond
Edwin Raymond most recently served as the nation’s first social justice liaison in the Office of the New York State Attorney General. In that role, he supported the Chief Investigator in advancing accountability and integrity in law enforcement.
Raymond retired from the NYPD in 2023 after serving as Commanding Officer of Community Affairs for Patrol Borough Brooklyn North (PBBN). Over the course of his 15-year career with the department, he served in a number of roles, including lieutenant and platoon commander.
Raymond holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
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