Carlos M. Gomez
Carlos M. Gomez | |
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Carlos M. Gomez (2nd from right) in 2016 | |
| Chief of the New York Police Department | |
| In office September 16, 2016 – December 28, 2017 | |
| Appointed by | James P. O'Neill |
| Preceded by | James P. O'Neill |
| Succeeded by | Terence Monahan |
| Chief of Patrol of the New York City Police Department | |
| In office November 3, 2014 – September 16, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | James P. O'Neill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1961 or 1962 (age 62–63) Cuba |
| Alma mater | State University of New York |
Carlos M. Gomez (born 1961/62) is a former Chief of Department of the New York City Police Department . A native of Cuba who emigrated to the United States as a young boy with his father, Gomez grew up in the New York City borough of Queens. He was designated Chief of Department of the NYPD on September 16, 2016. The Chief of Department is the highest uniformed position, and Gomez was the 39th person to hold this post becoming the highest ranking Hispanic officer in the department.