Joseph Esposito

Joseph J. Esposito
Esposito in 2015
Deputy Commissioner of Enforcement for the New York City Department of Buildings
In office
September 3, 2022 – January 8, 2024
CommissionerEric Ulrich
James Oddo
Preceded byTimothy Hogan
Commissioner of
New York City Emergency Management
In office
June 27, 2014 – November 30, 2018
MayorBill de Blasio
Preceded byJoseph F. Bruno
Succeeded byDeanne Criswell
Chief of the New York City Police Department
In office
August 25, 2000 – March 27, 2013
CommissionerBernard B. Kerik
Raymond W. Kelly
Preceded byJoseph Dunne
Succeeded byPhillip Banks III
Personal details
Born(1950-03-28)March 28, 1950
DiedJanuary 8, 2024(2024-01-08) (aged 73)
ProfessionPolice officer
Police career
Department New York City Police Department
Service years1968–2013
Rank Chief of Department
Awards NYPD Combat Cross
NYPD Medal for Valor
NYPD Exceptional Merit
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Joseph John Esposito (March 28, 1950 – January 8, 2024) was an American police officer, who served as Deputy Commissioner of Enforcement for the New York City Department of Buildings, Commissioner of New York City Emergency Management from 2014 to 2018, and Chief of the New York City Police Department from 2000 to 2013. Esposito was the longest-serving Chief of Department in NYPD history, joining in with boss Ray Kelly, who was the longest-serving Police Commissioner in NYPD history.