A Pakistani origin police officer serving in the New York Police Department (NYPD) made the nation proud when he was appointed as the first-ever Muslim American to be appointed as Commanding Officer of a precinct in the force’s history.
Fausto Pichardo, NYPD Chief of Patrol confirmed the appointment of Captain Adeel Rana as the Precinct Commander.
“Congrats & best of luck to Deputy Inspector Kenneth Perez on his new assignment at @NYPDCommAffairs & welcome aboard to Captain Adeel Rana as the NYPD’s first Pakistani-American Precinct Commander,” Fausto Pichardo announced on the official twitter handle.
The @NYPD84Pct is saying goodbye to one great leader & welcoming in another.
— Chief Fausto Pichardo (@NYPDChiefPatrol) July 7, 2020
Congrats & best of luck to Deputy Inspector Kenneth Perez on his new assignment at @NYPDCommAffairs & welcome aboard to Captain Adeel Rana as the NYPD’s first Pakistani-American Precinct Commander. pic.twitter.com/U9Q0080i48
The police officer has received congratulations from various Muslim American groups and other city officials welcoming the development as a historic one.
Expressing his excitement, Captain Rana said he was feeling proud to be able to lead the best men and women of the great department.
“Together we can make a difference. It is a historical event and great day for America!!!” he said.
Councilman Deutsch of the 48th Council District, said: “Congratulations to Captain Adeel Rana on his new appointment as CO of @NYPD84Pct.” “Captain Rana is the first ever Muslim-American to head up an NYPD precinct. I know he will do our city proud!”
