In a swift move, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the appointment of Tom Donlon as the NYPD’s interim commissioner, replacing Edward Caban, who resigned following a dramatic federal investigation.

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Caban, whose resignation comes amid a probe that led to federal agents seizing electronic devices from his home, saw a rapid replacement by Donlon, a seasoned law enforcement figure, as reported by the New York Post.

Mayor Adams said in a video statement, “I’m taking immediate action in appointing Tom Donlon as interim police commissioner. Tom is an experienced law enforcement professional who has worked at the local, state, federal, and international levels.” This move signals Adams’ commitment to swift leadership changes as the federal investigation into Caban continues to unfold.

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Donlon, a native of the Bronx, brings an impressive resume to the table. He’s held key roles, including running the FBI-NYPD Joint Terrorism Task Force and the FBI’s National Threat Assessment Center.

His background also includes investigating major terrorist incidents, such as the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and al Qaeda’s attacks on US embassies in Africa and the USS Cole. No stranger to high-stakes situations, Donlon is set to lead the NYPD through a critical moment of transition.

In his statement, Donlon expressed gratitude and a sense of responsibility: “I am honored and humbled to be named interim-Commissioner of the New York City Police Department, the greatest law enforcement agency in the world.”

He emphasized his goals to continue reducing crime, focus on removing illegal guns, and support the officers who risk their lives daily. Donlon also took a moment to thank Commissioner Caban for his over 30 years of service, signaling respect for his predecessor’s dedication to the department.

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Before his appointment, Donlon was no stranger to working alongside Adams. During the 2000s, while Donlon served as New York’s Director of the Office of Homeland Security, Adams was on the state Senate’s homeland security committee. Their working relationship during that period likely factored into Adams’ decision to place Donlon in this crucial role.

Aside from his law enforcement career, Donlon has private sector experience, having worked at Credit Suisse and BlackRock before founding Global Security Resolutions, a security and investigative firm in New York City.

With Donlon at the helm, New York’s police department will likely maintain its focus on combating crime and ensuring the city’s safety, despite the cloud hanging over from the ongoing federal probe into Caban.