Carlos M. Gomez
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. Education Chief Gomez holds a B.A. in Criminal Justice from the State University of New York at Old Westbury. Career in the NYPD Carlos M. Gomez joined the NYPD in July 1984 and began his career on patrol in the 103 Precinct. He was promoted to Sergeant in April 1989, Lieutenant in July 1996, Captain in August 1998, Deputy Inspector in September 2000, Inspector in December 2002, Deputy Chief in February 2007, Assistant Chief in March 2010, Chief of Housing in February 2014, Chief of Patrol in November 2014, and Chief of Department in August 2016. In November 2017 Chief Gomez announced his retirement. Chief Gomez has served in the 101, 102,