NYPD Chief of Dept. John Chell set to retire, seek disability pension: sources

NYPD’s Controversial Top Chief to Retire

The highest-ranking uniformed officer in the NYPD, Chief of Department John Chell, has told members of his office that he’s retiring with under three months to go in Mayor Eric Adams’ administration, according to current and former NYPD sources. The move marks the end of the 31-year career of a sometimes polarizing figure who as Chief of Department oversaw a decline in crime this year that mirrored national trends while taking strong public stan…

NYPD Chief of Dept. John Chell set to retire, seek disability pension: sources

NYPD Chief of Department John Chell is expected to put in his retirement papers as early as Wednesday – and is seeking a disability pension, law enforcement sources said.