Statement from Speaker Adams on Investigations into Allegations of Sexual Abuses and Overtime Corruption in the NYPD

 

In response to the resignation of Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey and reports that the Department of Investigation and FBI are investigating, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams released the following statement:

“These allegations are repulsive, and we are glad that the City’s Department of Investigation and FBI appear to be investigating them and potential overtime corruption. This should also probe any historical, systemic patterns of an abusive climate towards women in the NYPD. The use of taxpayer-funded overtime should be well managed and only used for the public interest. This is called into question by these allegations along with the department’s repeated extreme overtime budget overages. Every city agency should maintain a workplace that is respectful of all employees and protects them from abuse.”