According to Caban, who spoke to Eyewitness News, all of the positive stats in the world won't mean anything if people still don't feel safe.
"We're knocking down violence. We're knocking down shootings. The enforcement is up, we're putting our officers in the right places to engage with our community to let them know we're here for you," said Caban. "We want them to not only be safe, but we want them to feel safe, too."His appointment comes after an 18-month stint by former Commissioner Keechant Sewell, who stepped down last month.
Mayor Eric Adams joined Caban at the ceremony, where they also discussed Sewell's impact for the work she did while in office. Beyond the department, howver, Caban's new role will find him tasked with addressing public perception of high crime, despite major crime trending lower.suggests, most New Yorkers fear they will soon be victims of violent crime.
One in five New Yorkers have admitted to buying a gun for protection, and three in five feared they would be victims of a crime.
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