“The makeup of NYPD’s top officials must reflect the full diversity of New York City as we seek to strengthen police-community relations which for too long have been strained. I am pleased with the appointment of Ben Tucker as First Deputy Commissioner and look forward to working with him and Commissioner Bratton as we continue efforts to bring the police and the communities they serve together in order to create an even safer City while instituting policies that are more fair and just for all New Yorkers.”

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