Captain Altaheri was just named the new commanding officer at the 115th Precinct.
He is the first Yemeni-American to hold the position.
He will be serving the northern portion of Queens including Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst, North Corona.
Captain Altaheri is also a member of the First Fraternal Organization representing officers of Mideast and Turkish descent.
We thank him and his family for his service to Queens and New York City.
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