Jeffrey Maddrey

American police chief in New York City (born 1971)

Jeffrey Maddrey
Chief of the New York Police Department
Incumbent
Assumed office
December 1, 2022
CommissionerKeechant Sewell
Edward Caban
Preceded byKenneth E. Corey
Personal details
Born
Jeffrey B. Maddrey

(1971-01-24) January 24, 1971 (age 53)
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Queens, New York, U.S.

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]

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

  1. ^ "NYPD Commissioner Sewell Announces New Executive Designations". The official website of the City of New York. December 2, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
  2. ^ Rajamani, Maya (December 2, 2022). "NYPD taps Jeffrey Maddrey as new chief of department". www.ny1.com. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
  3. ^ McCarthy, Craig (November 30, 2022). "NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maddrey tapped for top uniformed spot". New York Post. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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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