Jeffrey Maddrey (born January 24, 1971) is an American police officer who is currently serving as the chief of the New York Police Department.[1][2][3] He was appointed to the position by New York City Mayor Eric Adams.[4]
Jeffrey Maddrey | |
|---|---|
| Chief of the New York Police Department | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2022 | |
| Commissioner | Keechant Sewell Edward Caban |
| Preceded by | Kenneth E. Corey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jeffrey B. Maddrey January 24, 1971 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Queens, New York, U.S. |
Maddrey is a former inspector in the 75th Precinct in Brooklyn[5] and former assistant chief.[4]
Maddrey was sued in 2016 by a subordinate in civil court, accusing him of assaulting her and making persistent sexual advances. Federal charges failed but he did face internal discipline.[5]
In 2021, Maddrey was criticized for ordering the release of a retired officer who had been arrested for menacing children with a gun.[5]
In 2024, a NYPD officer accused Maddrey in a lawsuit of causing his demotion after he ticketed Maddrey's friend for traffic violations.[4]
References edit
- ^ "NYPD Commissioner Sewell Announces New Executive Designations". The official website of the City of New York. December 2, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
- ^ Rajamani, Maya (December 2, 2022). "NYPD taps Jeffrey Maddrey as new chief of department". www.ny1.com. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
- ^ McCarthy, Craig (November 30, 2022). "NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maddrey tapped for top uniformed spot". New York Post. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
- ^ a b c Bromwich, Jonah E. (January 16, 2024). "An Idealistic Cop, a Forbidden Ticket and a Police Career on the Brink". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331.
- ^ a b c Marcius, Chelsia Rose (November 30, 2022). "New York Police Name a Chief Who Has Faced Internal Discipline". The New York Times. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
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