Kaz Daughtry
Kaz Daughtry | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Daughtry in 2024 | |
| Deputy Mayor of New York City for Public Safety | |
| Assumed office March 7, 2025 | |
| Mayor | Eric Adams |
| Assistant Deputy Mayor | Mona Suazo (2025-present) |
| Preceded by | Chauncey Parker |
| Deputy Commissioner of Operations for the New York Police Department | |
| In office February 6, 2024 – March 7, 2025 | |
| Commissioner | Edward Caban |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1980 (age 45–46) New York City, New York, United States |
| Spouse | Danielle |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Excelsior University Frederick Community College |
Kaz Daughtry (born 1980) is an American police officer and administrator who currently serves as the Deputy Mayor of New York City for Public Safety under mayor Eric Adams.
Early life
[edit | edit source]Kaz Daughtry is a native of the New York City borough of Queens and was raised in LeFrak City.
Career
[edit | edit source]Daughtry began his career with the NYPD as a cadet in 2005. After graduating the police academy, he became a police officer on January 9, 2006, and has held various positions, including assignments in the 73rd and 75th Precincts, the Community Affairs Bureau, and the Patrol Services Bureau.[1] Daughtry was a leader of a special NYPD unit called the Community Response Team, an initiative of mayor Eric Adams that has been criticized for its aggressive approach to policing.[2][3][4][5] Daughtry has received complaints of misconduct reported to the Civilian Complaint Review Board.[6][7][8]
On March 7, 2025, Daughtry was appointed by Adams as the Deputy Mayor of New York City for Public Safety. The announcement came after four deputy mayors resigned following allegations of Adams collaborating with President Donald Trump.[9][1][10]
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