NYPD’s Sexual Misconduct Scandal: Correspondence

The Situation: Charges of sexual abuse by Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey against ex-NYPD Lt. Quathisha Epps.

The foul odor wafting from One Police Plaza (apparently emanating from the office of the disgraced former Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey, who allegedly orchestrated egregious acts involving subordinates) seems to indicate a much broader issue. (“Sex scandal at 1 Police Plaza,” Dec. 22).

Who is actually overseeing these matters? Why was nothing noticed when pay and overtime rates for some were exorbitant? What precedent is being set for the rank-and-file officers?

Liz Muller

Barnegat, NJ

Hearing about Maddrey being involved in a corruption scandal with NYPD Lt. Quathisha Epps is deeply concerning.

If these claims hold true, Maddrey is indeed a predator and must face appropriate consequences.

Epps, who is bringing forth these allegations, permitted this reprehensible behavior to persist for over a year without reporting it, all while allegedly earning more than $250,000 in overtime.

Sadly, it appears she bears equal culpability.

Newly appointed Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch must conduct a thorough overhaul from top to bottom to restore the NYPD’s integrity.

Gene O’Brien

Whitestone

The recent disgrace associated with Maddrey is unsurprising.

The “friends and family” method employed by Mayor Adams in his key appointments has yielded a corrupt, embarrassing, and ineffective cadre of officials.

For nearly 12 years, New York City has lacked competent and honest governance, and the outcomes are evident to all its residents.

Thomas Urban

Wantagh

If the allegations against the NYPD are validated, any earnings from that period should be reimbursed to the city. Technically, those earnings stemmed from activities linked to the oldest profession—not authentic police work. Maddrey and Epps ought to feel ashamed.

Rob Johann

Woodhaven

Since the departure of the late Chief Joseph Esposito, the uniformed members of the NYPD have lacked a respected leader.

We need to bring back the most capable individuals to lead, rather than political affiliates.

D. Ricciardi

Brooklyn

The Situation: A City Council bill proposing blood-alcohol tests for officers after the deployment of injury-causing weapons.

The City Council seems intent on further diminishing police morale (“Forcing a non-issue for NYPD,” Dec. 21). City Councilman Yusef Salaam has now suggested that officers undergo blood-alcohol testing if they inflict injury or death following the use of their firearm.

Salaam has not provided a single instance where a supervisor at the scene of a police shooting overlooked this directive.

The council’s measures against the police only serve to erode the effectiveness and reputation of the NYPD.

This occurs at a time when New Yorkers are apprehensive for their safety both on the subways and the streets.

Joseph Valente

Staten Island

Imagine this scenario: You’re on patrol and interrupt a crime in progress, get involved in a gunfight, sustain injuries, and unfortunately, wound the perpetrator. Instead of being celebrated as a hero, the police department and City Council demand a blood test to ensure “you’re clean.”

What a great incentive to perform your duties, right?

Before this mandate, I served 35 years in the police department, and any questionable conduct could trigger a drug test “for cause.” This process spared heroic officers from the embarrassment of this new policy.

Thomas Mullen

Yonkers

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