NEW YORK — NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maddrey has abruptly resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
“Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch accepted the resignation of Department Chief Jeffrey Maddrey on Friday evening, effective immediately. The NYPD takes all allegations of sexual misconduct seriously and will thoroughly investigate this matter,” an NYPD spokesperson said in a statement to CBS News. New York.
Maddrey was the highest-ranking uniformed officer of the New York City Police Department and served as department chief since 2022.
NYPD commissioner appoints interim chiefs
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After Maddrey resigned, Tisch named NYPD Chief of Police John Chell as interim chief of the department, and Transportation Chief Philip Rivera was named interim chief of patrol.
“The NYPD works tirelessly to protect New Yorkers, and these roles are critical to keeping our communities safe,” Tisch’s statement said. “The interim department and patrol chiefs will continue to lead efforts to reduce crime and disorder and build public trust.”
Maddrey was chief of patrol before then-Commissioner Keechant Sewell appointed him department chief.
