Raymond Kelly - Case Study Example

Raymond Kelly, who is the present commissioner of the NYPD, is going to represent the Republican Party as a potential candidate for the 2013 Mayoral Race to be held in NYC. It is a fact that Raymond Kelly has been a successful figure in the New York Police Department and received many promotions because of his excellent performance and wise acts of leadership during his tenure as a police officer. His past tenure recommends that he is a highly capable person with the ability and will to achieve success (Lauinger, 2012)

Raymond Kelly’s decision to continue being an NYC Police Commissioner depends on the results of the Mayoral Race to be held next year. If he wins the race, he should quit the NYPD. This is because if he wins, he should focus his attention on his new position instead of distributing his attention which would disturb his focus. It will create hindrances for him in giving equal time to both posts and may make him exhausted. Additionally, he may not be able to exhibit fairness and make an equitable distribution of time for both posts which depicts great responsibility. If however, he does not get selected, then he may continue to work in the NYPD which is his actual job and source of fame and popularity. People have mixed opinions about his future in the New York Mayoral Race. However, I believe that his actions to remain in the NYPD should depend upon the results of his elections.

The posts of a Mayor as well as a Police Commissioner are both important and put great responsibility on the candidates appointed. A Mayor has to sort out important matters in a state and hence it is a very demanding job. In a similar manner, a Police Commissioner manages crime as well as maintains peace in a state. Considering the nature of these jobs, it is essential the candidates should provide for undivided attention. Thus, if appointed as a Mayor, Raymond Kelly should quit the post of NYC Police Commissioner.