Appointed by Bill de Blasio Appointed by William Bratton Spouse(s) Divorced Succeeded by Carlos M. Gomez | Preceded by William Bratton Preceded by Philip Banks III Parents Helen O’Neill | |
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James P. "Jimmy" O'Neill (born 1957/1958) is an American police officer who has been the Police Commissioner of New York City since September 2016. Prior to his appointment as Police Commissioner, O'Neill served as NYPD's Chief of Department, the highest uniformed position in the department, from 2014-2016.
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Early life and education
O'Neill holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and a Master of Public Administration degree from John Jay College in New York City.
Career
O’Neill joined the New York City Transit Police in 1983, and began his career as a patrolman in Transit District 1. He was promoted to Sergeant in September 1987 and to Lieutenant in April 1991. In 1995, the transit police were merged into the NYPD. In 1997 he was promoted to Captain. Additional promotions were to Deputy Inspector in December 2001, to Inspector in August 2003, and to Deputy Chief in October 2005. On June 2, 2014, O’Neill was promoted to Chief of Patrol. Several months later, in November 2014, he was promoted to Chief of Department. In September 2016 he became police commissioner.
"With more than 31 years of experience within the Department he has proven himself to be a respected leader. A true public servant, Chief James P. O'Neill will further the mission of the NYPD and its leadership team," said former Police Commissioner William Bratton.
Promotion to Chief of Department
On October 28, 2014, O'Neill became the Chief of Department for the NYPD’s 35,000 uniformed officers, the highest-ranking uniformed position.
Police Commissioner
On August 2, 2016, O'Neill was appointed Police Commissioner of New York City by Mayor Bill de Blasio, effective September 2016. O'Neill was succeeded as Chief of Department by Carlos M. Gomez.
Dates of Rank
Sworn in as a Police Officer - 1983
Promoted to Sergeant - 1987
Promoted to Lieutenant - 1991
Promoted to Captain - 1997
Promoted to Deputy Inspector - 2001
Promoted to Inspector - 2003
Promoted to Deputy Chief - 2005
Promoted to Chief of Patrol - 2014
Chief of Department 2014
NYPD Police Commissioner - 2016