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NYPD Chiefs Celebrate Black Leadership Progress at Event

3/1/2026

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Three NYPD chiefs—Aaron Edwards, Benjamin Gurley, and Christopher McIntosh—spoke at a Black History Month event about Black leadership in the department.
Gurley noted there were few Black executives when he joined the NYPD in 2000, which made advancement difficult.
McIntosh, who immigrated from Jamaica, said representation has improved since he started in 1998.
Edwards highlighted mentorship and noted that seven of the NYPD's 25 chiefs are Black.

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Three NYPD chiefs—Aaron Edwards, Benjamin Gurley, and Christopher McIntosh—spoke at a Black History Month event about Black leadership in the department.
Gurley noted there were few Black executives when he joined the NYPD in 2000, which made advancement difficult.
McIntosh, who immigrated from Jamaica, said representation has improved since he started in 1998.
Edwards highlighted mentorship and noted that seven of the NYPD's 25 chiefs are Black.