
The Chief of Department of the New York Police Department has resigned following allegations of demanding sex from a subordinate. The resignation of Chief Jeffrey Maddrey was accepted by Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, effective immediately. John Chell has been appointed as the interim Chief of Department, while Philip Rivera will take over Chell's duties as the head of the patrol division.
The department stated that it takes all allegations of sexual misconduct seriously and will conduct a thorough investigation into the matter. The specific details of the allegations against Maddrey were not disclosed by the department.