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Flatbush Scoop · Jul 27, 2026

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Edwin Raymond was officially sworn in Monday as New York City's Sheriff, becoming the first Haitian American to lead the Sheriff's Office. His appointment coincided with the expiration of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Haitians, prompting Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other officials to reaffirm the city's support for Haitian residents. A former NYPD lieutenant and outspoken police reform advocate, Raymond pledged to lead the agency with transparency, professionalism, and a focus on earning the public's trust while rebuilding confidence in the office.

Edwin Raymond was officially sworn in Monday as New York City's Sheriff, becoming the first Haitian American to lead the Sheriff's Office. His appointment coincided with the expiration of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Haitians, prompting Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other officials to reaffirm the city's support for Haitian residents. A former NYPD lieutenant and outspoken police reform advocate, Raymond pledged to lead the agency with transparency, professionalism, and a focus on earning the public's trust while rebuilding confidence in the office.

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