Philip Banks III (born December 25, 1962) is the former deputy mayor of New York City for public safety[2] and a retired law enforcement officer who served as NYPD chief of department in 2013 and 2014.

[6] Banks joined the New York City Police Department in July 1986 and began his career on patrol in the 81st Precinct.

[7] After completing a 27-year career with NYPD, Banks resigned from his position as chief of department on October 31, 2014, citing a mix of personal and professional reasons.

[8] Speaking to reporters outside City Hall, Commissioner William Bratton said he would accept Banks's resignation "with great regret.

[10] From January 7, 2022, to October 7, 2024, Banks was the deputy mayor for public safety under Eric Adams.