«What you are going to be seeing over the next couple of weeks is additional uniforms down in the subway,» said NYPD Chief of Department James O'Neill. (dnainfo.com)
Former NYPD Chief of Department Philip Banks abruptly retired to avoid a background check that was part of his planned promotion to first deputy commissioner, The NY Post reports. (nystateofpolitics.com)
The letter came as de Blasio was facing criticism from black elected officials and law - enforcement leaders over the abrupt resignation of Chief of Department Philip Banks III, who was the force's highest - ranking black official. (nypost.com)