Kaz Daughtry | |
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Deputy Mayor of New York City for Public Safety | |
Assumed office March 7, 2025 | |
Mayor | Eric Adams |
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 44–45) Queens |
Spouse | Danielle |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Excelsior University Frederick Community College |
Kaz Daughtry 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.
Kaz Daughtry a native of the New York City borough of Queens and was raised in LeFrak City.
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] On March 7,2025,Daughtry was appointed the Deputy Mayor of New York City for Public Safety by mayor Eric Adams. The announcement came after four deputy mayors resigned following allegations of Adams collaborating with President Donald Trump. [2] [1] [3]