June 16, 2023
Indian-born police officer Pratima Bhullar Maldonado made history when she was promoted to captain, making her the highest-ranking South Asian woman in the New York Police Department (NYPD). Maldonado, who was born in Punjab, spent her formative years in Queens in New York, USA. She lived in Queens for 25 years and now oversees the 102nd precinct in South Richmond Hill. Maldonado will support community policing in her new position, which involves officers interacting directly with local residents in order to uphold peace in the neighbourhood. She hopes that her success encourages other Asian women to strive hard and achieve their objectives.
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