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Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Mamdani fires Miranda, hires former NYPD whistleblower as sheriff - The Chief

Union welcomes Edwin Raymond after turbulent era

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the appointment of former NYPD Lieutenant Edwin Raymond as New York City Sheriff May 29, installing a longtime police reform advocate to lead the agency after firing former Sheriff Anthony Miranda following years of labor disputes, internal turmoil and allegations of retaliation within the department.

Raymond, who retired from the NYPD in 2023 after a 15-year career, most recently served as the nation’s first social justice liaison in the office of New York Attorney General Letitia James, where he worked on law enforcement accountability initiatives. During his NYPD career, Raymond served as commanding officer of community affairs for patrol borough Brooklyn North and held leadership roles in the 81st and 83rd Precincts.

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