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Mamdani-tapped NYC sheriff has long history of claiming NYPD is ‘racist’ — with ties to slave patrols
- Mamdani appointed Edwin Raymond as NYC sheriff, signaling a shift in the city’s civil enforcement leadership.
- Raymond has described slave patrols as forerunners of today’s police forces, linking past to present policing.
- The appointment comes amid mixed views, with supporters calling Raymond principled and committed to justice.
- Raymond previously faced a 2015 federal lawsuit alleging arrest quotas of people of color in the NYPD.
- An internal NYPD probe in 2017 found Raymond guilty of issues tied to a domestic violence case, resulting in disciplinary penalties.
- Raymond’s 2023 book reiterates the assertion that policing mirrors slave patrols and Black Codes.
- Raymond replaced Anthony Miranda as sheriff, overseeing a 150-strong staff in city enforcement.
- The Post notes ongoing appeals and reviews related to Raymond’s past actions within the NYPD.
- The report includes mixed reactions from within law enforcement about the appointment.
- The coverage includes additional trending items and context around Mamdani’s leadership and public reception.
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