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DJ Daniel, 13, Sworn In as New York City’s Honorary Deputy Mayor for Public Safety

The Texas teen battling brain cancer has become a symbol of support for law enforcement through hundreds of ceremonial swearing-ins.

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Overview

  • Mayor Eric Adams led a City Hall ceremony where Deputy Mayor Kaz Daughtry temporarily stepped aside so Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel could take the public safety post for the day.
  • Adams presented Daniel with a custom “Deputy Mayor DJ” uniform and an official proclamation recognizing his courage and community outreach.
  • City officials said Daniel would tour New York landmarks and NYPD units, including a visit to the Empire State Building and a ride with the Harbor Unit.
  • Daniel first drew national attention in March when President Donald Trump swore him in as an honorary U.S. Secret Service agent during a joint address to Congress.
  • Adams and news reports noted Daniel has been sworn into more than 1,300 law enforcement agencies, with claims he holds a Guinness World Record, even as his family reports new brain tumors this year.