He’s not a superb man who ought to have a gun.
Accused NYPD intercourse pest Jeffrey Maddrey shouldn’t be granted a so-called “Good Guy Letter” that may give him the police retirement perk of firearm entry — a ticket to a possible gravy prepare in non-public safety, advocates argued.
The police reform advocates — together with a former high NYPD chief — pressed Commissioner Jessica Tisch this week to withhold the letter whereas the soon-to-retire Maddrey is beneath federal scrutiny in a sordid sex-for-overtime scandal.
“‘Good Guy Letters,’ must only be issued to Uniformed Members of the Service who have demonstrated full service of honor, nobility and ethical leadership,” stated Michael Osgood, a retired NYPD deputy chief.
“Any officer who is engaged or more than likely engaged in corruption, sexual assault, sexual harassment, criminal obstruction or any other act that is contrary to honor and nobility must not be issued a ‘Good Guy Letter,’ particularly if that officer is an executive ranking officer.”
NYPD cops who retire honorably are given a Good Man Letter that exempt them from state firearm possession and carry restrictions.
Retired cops usually parlay their good standing with the NYPD and firearm entry into well-paid work in non-public safety and consulting.
Maddrey quickly misplaced his gun entry after Tisch suspended him Thursday amid a federal raid on his Queens dwelling by investigators wanting into accusations he traded sexual favors with an underling for astronomical additional time.
He had already resigned from his chief of division publish and filed for retirement after The Submit uncovered the explosive accusations by Lt. Quathisha Epps, which he denies.
Epps was the NYPD’s high earner final 12 months, raking in $400,000, with additional time accounting for greater than half her pay.
However Maddrey’s suspension can solely final 30 days with out pay, leaving withholding or refusing his Good Man Letter because the final possibility Tisch has to verify he can’t retire in good standing.
The advocates argued doing so would maintain Maddrey — who may dispute the choice — accountable for his alleged abuses and slip quietly into retirement off the hook.
“By issuing such a Letter to violators of the code of honor and nobility one stains and injures thousands of police officers who serve faithfully with distinction,” Osgood stated.
The reformers additionally pushed to yank firearm entry from Maddrey’s successor as chief of division, John Chell.
Chell in 2008 shot a Brooklyn man within the again, killing him. He contended the capturing was unintentional and averted self-discipline.
