Jeffrey B. Maddrey is an American former police officer who served as the chief of the

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until his resignation from that post following allegations of sexual misconduct. He was appointed to the position by

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. Maddrey was a former

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in the 75th Precinct in Brooklyn and former assistant chief. Maddrey was sued in 2016 by a subordinate in civil court, accusing him of assaulting her and making persistent sexual advances. Federal charges failed but he did face internal discipline. In 2021, Maddrey was criticized for ordering the release of a retired officer who had been arrested for menacing children with a gun. In 2024, an NYPD officer accused Maddrey in a lawsuit of causing his demotion after he ticketed Maddrey's friend for traffic violations.

Sexual misconduct allegations

At the end of 2024, Jeffrey Maddrey, a high-ranking official in the

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(NYPD), resigned following allegations of sexual misconduct. The allegations had surfaced after a female officer, Lt Quathisha Epps, who at the time had been a longtime subordinate in his office, came forward, detailing incidents of inappropriate behavior by Maddrey. According to Epps, Maddrey had made explicit sexual advances, including requesting that she kiss his

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and engage in

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. Epps claimed that the sexual demands began in June 2023, when Maddrey became the Chief of the Department. These allegations led to an internal investigation within the

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. Maddrey, who held a significant position within the department, stepped down from his role in response to the mounting pressure and the seriousness of the allegations. The

took the allegations seriously and was cooperating with the investigation. The incident sparked widespread concern about the culture and conduct within the

. Epps's account was corroborated by other evidence, leading to Maddrey's swift resignation. The

reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a workplace free from harassment and misconduct. The case was handled in accordance with departmental policies and legal procedures. Maddrey's resignation marked a significant development in continuing efforts to address and prevent sexual misconduct within the

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