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. Chell is exiting the department after serving as the highest ranking uniformed officer since the start of the year and helping oversee a notable drop in major crime since the city grappled with post-pandemic highs. He's filing for a disability pension after he suffered an ankle injury on-duty at Randall's Island last year, sources said."

"The outspoken and sometimes controversial Chell would obtain 75% of his salary for the rest of his life if he's approved for that type of benefit. He made about $276,000 last year, the Daily News reported. He's expected to retire when the pension board meets this Wednesday, according to sources. Deputy Commissioner for Community Affairs, Mark Stewart, is also expected to put in his papers Wednesday, sources said."

"Chell, at times, took a contentious social media posture, irritating progressive members of the City Council and other lefty activists. He took aim on his X account at local lawmakers, reporters and even a judge whom he wrongly claimed allowed a "predator" loose. But Chell has been part of an effort to reduce crime across the board, including historic lows in shootings and gunshot victims so far this year, in the five boroughs."

John Chell is expected to submit retirement papers as early as Wednesday and is seeking a disability pension following an on-duty ankle injury at Randall's Island last year. He served as the highest ranking uniformed officer since the start of the year and helped oversee a notable drop in major crime, including historic lows in shootings and gunshot victims across the five boroughs. If approved for a disability pension he would receive 75% of his salary; his 2024 pay was about $276,000. Deputy Commissioner for Community Affairs Mark Stewart is also expected to retire. Chell began with the NYPD in 1994 and rose through detective, sergeant and lieutenant ranks.

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