NYC Police Commissioner Names Interim Chief of Internal Affairs Amid Staff Changes

On December 23, 2024By Littum

NEW YORK (PIX11)– On Saturday, New York City Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch immediately named Edward A. Thompson interim chief of internal affairs.

A spokesperson for the New York City Police Department told PIX11 News.

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This announcement comes on the heels of NYC’s top uniformed police officer – Jeffery Maddery, resigning amid sexual misconduct allegations. Hours after Maddery’s resignation, former Internal Affairs chief Miguel Iglesias was relieved of his command, according to officials.

“Above all else, the NYPD Internal Affairs Bureau must always be dedicated to maintaining integrity and rooting out corruption in all its forms,” said NYPD Commissioner Tisch. “It is an essential function which is essential to preserve the honor and nobility of the profession and maintain the public’s trust. Chief Thompson is up to the task.”

Thompson is a 38-year veteran of the NYPD. He is a graduate of the 207th session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

PIX11 News reached out to Maddrey’s legal team regarding the sexual misconduct allegations, but they were not immediately available for comment.

Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA issues in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here.

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