New York City Police Commissioner Kiecchant Sewell announced his resignation on Monday, according to the New York Post.
Sewell: ‘I have made the decision to quit my job’ I have written on mail. “As my tenure here comes to an end, I will never turn away from defending and supporting the NYPD and will always remain an advocate for the people of New York City.” (Related: Largest NYPD union threatens lawsuit over de Blasio’s vaccine obligations)
Mr. Sewell served as mayor of New York City for about a year and a half after Eric Adams. swore She will arrive on January 1, 2022.
“Since joining us nearly a year and a half ago, we have faced tremendous tragedy, hardship and triumph together,” Sewell wrote in an email, according to the New York Post.
“I see your compassion, your heroism and your selflessness every day,” Sewell added. “They reassured me what people all over the world have always known: You are an extraordinary group of hardworking civil servants who are dedicated to the safety of this city and the community. and share with our partners what we know for the benefit of society’ world. “
breaking news from @createcraig:Keechant Sewell Chief of Police Headquarters resigned. It comes hours after Mr. Post revealed that the city government had stripped control of its employees in retaliation for Mr. Sewell’s filing of a disciplinary action against Mr. Adams’ ally Jeffrey Madley. rice field. https://t.co/5aUw8WZrYb
— Nolan Hicks (@ndhapple) June 12, 2023
New York City saw a double-digit drop in shootings during Sewell’s short term. From 2021 to 2022, homicides fell 13% from his 481 to 418, and shootings fell 17% from his 1,543 to 1,280. according to new york post.
Sewell was reportedly dissatisfied with his role as New York Police Commissioner. The Commissioner typically has broad authority over staffing decisions, including promotion to detective and senior positions. The report said Mr. Sewell needed approval from city hall to make such a move.
It’s the city hall It was deleted Mr. Sewell’s ability to get a promotion gave him the promotion in retaliation for his disciplinary bureau chief Jeffrey Madley, who canceled a friend’s gun arrest, the paper reported. Madry reportedly helped intervene on behalf of former police officer Kryisov Forrester, who was accused of chasing three minors in the street with a gun. according to City.
New York Post reporter Nolan Hicks tweeted Mr Sewell said the announcement was a “shock”.
“Among the many reports on the micromanagement of City Hall (Phil Banks, Tim Pearson, Madrid), one must think that it will be difficult to find a new police commissioner. It ends with a circling showdown,” he added.
