NYPD's top uniformed officer resigns amid sexual misconduct, corruption allegations

22 Dec 2024, 00:23 by Don Jacobson · UPI

Dec. 21 (UPI) -- The New York Police Department's top uniformed officer, known as the Chief of Department, abruptly resigned Saturday amid allegations he demanded sexual favors from a subordinate.

Jeffrey Maddrey, a close ally of New York Mayor Eric Adams and a 33-year veteran of the NYPD, has submitted his resignation, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced.