Jeffrey Maddrey Explained

Jeffrey Maddrey
Office2:Chief of the New York Police Department
Termstart2:December 1, 2022
Preceded2:Kenneth E. Corey
1Blankname2:Commissioner
1Namedata2:Keechant Sewell
Edward Caban
Birth Date:24 January 1971
Party:Democratic
Birth Name:Jeffrey B. Maddrey
Residence: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 and former assistant chief.

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.

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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: December 2, 2022 . NYPD Commissioner Sewell Announces New Executive Designations . 2022-12-04 . The official website of the City of New York.
  2. Web site: Rajamani . Maya . 2022-12-02 . NYPD taps Jeffrey Maddrey as new chief of department . 2022-12-04 . www.ny1.com . en.
  3. Web site: McCarthy . Craig . 2022-11-30 . NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maddrey tapped for top uniformed spot . 2022-12-04 . New York Post.
  4. News: Bromwich . Jonah E. . 2024-01-16 . An Idealistic Cop, a Forbidden Ticket and a Police Career on the Brink . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  5. News: Marcius . Chelsia Rose . New York Police Name a Chief Who Has Faced Internal Discipline . 5 December 2022 . The New York Times . November 30, 2022.