Fri Oct 11 08:10:00 UTC 2024: ## NYPD Commissioner Donlon Expected to Resign Amidst Federal Investigation
New York City’s embattled Police Commissioner Tom Donlon is expected to step down as early as Friday, following a federal investigation that led to the seizure of materials from his home. The move comes just over a week after Donlon, an ex-FBI special agent, took over the role on an interim basis following the resignation of former Commissioner Edward Caban, who is also facing federal scrutiny.
Donlon’s background check, which is required for his interim appointment, has been stalled due to the ongoing federal investigation. This, coupled with the seizure of materials from his home, has prompted his expected resignation.
Jessica Tisch, the current Sanitation Department Commissioner, is seen as a frontrunner to replace Donlon. Tisch previously served as the NYPD’s deputy commissioner for information technology under former Mayor Bill de Blasio and has received praise from City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams. Another potential candidate for the position is Ben Tucker, a former first deputy NYPD commissioner.
The NYPD shakeup comes amidst a turbulent period for the Adams administration, which is facing multiple corruption investigations. Mayor Adams himself is under federal indictment on charges of soliciting bribes, while several high-ranking officials have resigned in recent weeks due to their involvement in separate investigations.
The investigation that led to Caban’s resignation centers around allegations that his twin brother, a former NYPD officer, extorted money from nightclubs in exchange for favorable treatment. The current investigation surrounding Donlon is still unclear, but the federal authorities have reportedly seized materials from his home that he claims are unrelated to his work with the NYPD.
The Mayor’s office has declined to comment on the timing of Donlon’s potential departure or confirm who his successor might be. However, they have stated that they are grateful for Donlon’s service in stabilizing the NYPD during this turbulent time.
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