Usually when high-ranking members of the NYPD leave, there's great pomp and circumstance and ceremony, not this time.
Commissioner Sewell's tenure
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York Police Department Commissioner Keechant Sewell attend a New York City Police Academy Graduation Ceremony at Madison Square Garden on April 24, 2023 in New York. Despite Commissioner Sewell's friction with the mayor's office, many have praised her for staying true to her word.
Members of the NYPD have praised Sewell for both supporting them and holding those in power accountable. from Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey after accusations he apparently had charges dropped against a retired NYPD officer who chased three boys while waving a gun. Video surfaced of both the chase and Chief Maddrey.
The NYPD's largest police union released a statement giving strong support to Sewell, saying, "In her short time with the NYPD, Commissioner Sewell made a real impact. Her leadership will be sorely missed."Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey, the city's Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Phil Banks, and NYPD First Deputy Commissioner Edward Caban are some possible candidates for the next NYPD commissioner. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the details.
Caban is the second highest-ranking member of the NYPD and has been on the job for more than 30 years. Typically, the city has seen increases in crime rates in the summer.All the news you need to know, every day
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