Politics & Government
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea Set To Retire: Report
Shea, the city's top cop, filed retirement papers ahead of mayor-elect Eric Adams' incoming term, the New York Post first reported.
NEW YORK CITY — The city's top cop plans to retire as mayor-elect Eric Adams comes into office, according to a report.
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea will step down Dec. 31, the New York Post first reported.
He'll be joined in retirement by another NYPD leader — First Deputy Commissioner Ben Tucker — the Post reported.
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Shea headed the NYPD since 2019, a tumultuous time for a department that's no stranger to turbulent periods.
The George Floyd protests in the spring and summer 2020 found Shea under intense pressure and scrutiny over his officers' actions. Many cops were spotted brutalizing protesters or engaging in harsh tactics that prompted a lawsuit by state Attorney General Letitia James, among other actions.
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Shea at turns defended officers and acknowledged the need for reforms.
His retirement isn't necessarily a surprise given that top mayoral appointees typically aside when a new administration dawns.
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