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Former NYPD Commissioner Sewell to join New York Mets as head of security
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Published Nov 2, 2023
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Former NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell is taking a job leading security for the New York Mets, according to a statement from the team.
“Keechant will help us to modernize our approach to safety and the guest experience at Citi Field, while also strengthening our relationships with the community and all agencies of law enforcement and emergency services,” said Katie Haas, a vice president of operations at Citi Field, where the Major League Baseball team plays in Queens.
Sewell’s first day for the Mets will be Nov. 27.
She unexpectedly resigned from the NYPD in June after less than two years on the job. Her tenure was largely spent in the shadow of Mayor Eric Adams, with several sources previously telling Gothamist that the mayor, a former police officer himself, regularly undermined her.
The Mets declined to specify how much Sewell will be paid annually. She earned $243,171 per year while with NYPD.
In the statement announcing her new post, Sewell said, “The opportunity to bring my passions of community building and public safety to the Mets is truly a dream job.”
The current head of Mets security is Stephen Dillon, a former NYPD detective. A Mets spokesperson said in an email that Dillon will work under Sewell.
“It's actually a pretty important role,” said Joe Giacalone, a former detective who worked in the 110th Precinct, where Citi Field is located. “The Mets get somebody that can run their security operations for the players and to work as a liaison between the police department.”
Samantha Max contributed reporting.
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