Kaz Daughtry is an American police officer and administrator who currently serves as the Deputy Mayor of New York City for Public Safety under mayor

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Early life

Kaz Daughtry is a native of the

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and was raised in

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Career

Daughtry began his career with the NYPD as a cadet in 2005. After graduating the police academy he became a Police Officer on January 9, 2006, and has held various positions, including assignments in the 73rd and 75th Precincts, the Community Affairs Bureau, and the Patrol Services Bureau. On March 7, 2025, Daughtry was appointed the Deputy Mayor of New York City for Public Safety by mayor

. The announcement came after four deputy mayors resigned following allegations of Adams collaborating with President

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Daughtry, Kaz 1980 births Deputy mayors of New York City New York City Police Department officers Living people Year of birth missing (living people)