The NYPD announced a major change of guard Saturday morning following the sudden resignation of Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey, the department's
announced a major change of guard Saturday morning following the sudden resignation of Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey, the department’s highest-ranking uniformed officer, on Friday., John Chell, the NYPD’s often outspoken chief of patrol, is moving up to become chief of the department on an interim basis. Meanwhile, Chief of Transportation Philip Rivera will take Chell’s place as chief of patrol, also on an interim basis.
A NYPD spokesperson, when reached for comment by amNewYork Metro, said, “The police commissioner has accepted Chief Maddrey’s resignation.” No comment was provided on the Post report.The shakeup occurred less than a month after Tisch became commissioner — and toward the end of a year that has seen massive upheaval among the NYPD brass.
Chell, meanwhile, has managed the NYPD’s 15,000 uniformed personnel and 3,000 civilian members while serving as chief of patrol. During his tenure, the 30-year NYPD veteran gained a reputation for his outspoken brash style, and irked progressive lawmakers for his “I’m a fan of Chief Chell, you know, I just like his style,” Adams told reporters in May 2024. “He’s very honest and candid, and I know people are not used to people being honest and candid. I think he’s a hard worker.”
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