The NYPD 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.
According to Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, 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.
