John Chell

John Chell
Chief of Department for the New York Police Department
Assumed office
Acting: December 20, 2024 – December 31, 2024
January 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
CommissionerJessica Tisch
Preceded byJeffrey Maddrey
Succeeded byMike Lipetri
Chief of Patrol for the New York Police Department
In office
December 2, 2022 – December 31, 2024
CommissionerKeechant Sewell
Jessica Tisch
Preceded byJeffrey Maddrey
Succeeded byPhil Rivera
Personal details
BornJohn M. Chell
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John M. Chell is an American law enforcement officer who recently served as the chief of department for the New York City Police Department (NYPD), the highest-ranking uniformed position in the department from 2024 to 2025. He held various leadership roles within the NYPD, including chief of patrol, and has been involved in public safety operations, media relations, and departmental controversies.