Tag: edward-caban

NYPD shakeup: Maddrey out as Chief of Department amid sexual misconduct allegations; Chell takes his spot

NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey

Dec. 21, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki 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…

NYC crime: NYPD reports another drop in major felonies in September, though shootings spiked

Mayor Eric Adams and interim Police Commissioner Tom Donlon speak about September 2024 crime stats at an NYPD press briefing on Oct. 8, 2024.

Oct. 8, 2024 By Lloyd Mitchell and Robert Pozarycki Major NYC crime dropped for the ninth consecutive month, NYPD officials reported Tuesday — crediting the department’s “laser focus” on gun crime for making the city’s streets safer. Interim Commissioner Tom Donlon provided his first monthly crime data report alongside Mayor Eric Adams, who appointed…

More than 1,200 new NYPD recruits approved as city’s fiscal fortunes continue to improve: Mayor Adams

NYPD brass with Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Edward Caban

Apr. 20, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki Two more classes of NYPD recruits will be added this spring and summer, bringing the department rank-and-file to near its highest headcount in the coming year, Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Edward Caban announced on Saturday. Hizzoner credited strong fiscal management and a stronger-than-expected economic rebound for…

NYC crime: February sees fewer felonies above and below ground, NYPD says

Crime scene in NYC February 2024

Mar. 5, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki Major felonies, shootings and overall crimes in the transit system dropped in February 2024, according to NYPD statistics released Tuesday afternoon. The department reported a 1.1% decrease in major felonies month-over-month between February 2023 and February 2024. Murders decreased by 22.2%, with 21 homicides reported last month, down…