By Eric S. Dym NYPD Chief of Department John Chell — a key ally of Mayor Eric Adams — is reportedly preparing to retire and seek a ¾ (75%) tax-free disability pension tied to an ankle injury he sustained on duty. His move has reignited a long running debate inside the department and […]
By John D. Macari Jr. John Chell Steps Down After Less Than a Year as Chief of Department In another shakeup inside One Police Plaza, Chief Michael Lipetri has been named the Interim Chief of Department, taking the reins from John Chell, who stepped down this week after serving less than a year as the […]
By Sal Greco Records trace how a leave dispute spiraled into charges, a plea deal, and questions about NYPD accountability. A senior NYPD commander quietly signed a plea agreement this summer after internal investigators uncovered conflicting records over a detective’s paid-leave status and pension eligibility — an embarrassing paper trail that sources say exposes […]
By John D. Macari Jr NYPD union warns giving CCRB final disciplinary authority would “spell the end of policing” but donated to a senator who introduced a bill to do just that. The world largest police union, the NYC’s Police Benevolent Association (PBA) is facing allegations of hypocrisy after blasting NYC’s Civilian Complaint Review Board […]
Facebook Email LinkedIn X ISSUE: #3, September 28th, 2025 to October 5th, 2025 News: Officer Charged With Off Duty Hit and Run Accident in Brooklyn October 2nd, 2025 Alfredo Loyogarcia, a Police Officer from the 7th Precinct who lives in Staten Island, was arrested inside the confines of the 121st Precinct on charges of being […]