"The announcement also comes a month before the city will choose a new mayor. Current mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani has signaled a new direction for the police department that likely involves diminishing its power throughout city government. Mamdani was also a critic of policing tactics championed by Chell, including the use of the Strategic Response Group, a specialized NYPD unit controversial for its aggressive handling of protesters."
"LiPetri, also a 31-year NYPD veteran, has overseen the department's precision policing strategy, which officials credit with delivering record-low shootings even as crime has remained higher since the pandemic. "Chief LiPetri is a true crime fighter," Tisch said, adding that he will "continue to lead the NYPD's work to reduce crime and disorder and build public trust." Adams praised both chiefs in a statement, calling LiPetri "the perfect fit for the top uniformed position in the NYPD""
Chief of Department John Chell is retiring after less than a year and will be replaced on an interim basis by Chief Michael LiPetri, who will also continue as chief of crime control strategies. Chell assumed the top uniformed role in December after his predecessor resigned amid accusations of sexually coercing a subordinate officer for overtime pay. The announcement follows Mayor Eric Adams ending his reelection bid and comes one month before the city chooses a new mayor. Mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani has signaled a direction to diminish NYPD influence and criticized tactics championed by Chell, including the Strategic Response Group. LiPetri, a 31-year veteran, is credited with precision policing linked to record-low shootings despite higher overall crime since the pandemic.
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