NYPD Commissioner Resigns Amid Federal Investigation
Tom Donlon Assumes Interim Role Following Edward Caban’s Departure
Tom Donlon officially became the interim NYPD commissioner, the third top cop under the Adams administration, following the resignation of Commissioner Edward Caban. The development comes amid a federal investigation into the department’s nightclub enforcement.
Resignation and Timeline
According to a memo obtained by News 4, Caban resigned from his post on Thursday, with his resignation taking effect at 5 p.m. Friday. The transition marked Donlon’s assumption of interim duties.
Reason for Resignation
In a statement, Caban cited the “noise” surrounding recent developments, including the federal investigation, which has hindered the NYPD’s work. He prioritized the department’s interests and his own integrity, stating, “I have therefore decided it is in the best interest of the Department that I resign as Commissioner.”
The investigation is a joint effort between the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and the Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation division. The inquiry focuses on alleged corruption and potential improprieties within the NYPD’s nightclub enforcement.
Questions and Concerns
According to sources, investigators want to know if James Caban, the commissioner’s twin brother, profited from his ties to his brother and the NYPD. Specifically, the investigation explores whether James Caban received payments from bars and clubs in Midtown and Queens to act as a police liaison, and if these clubs received special treatment from local precincts.
Additional questions being investigated include:
* If officers were pressured to crack down harder on clubs that did not do business with the commissioner’s brother
* If promotions were given to officers who played along with potential improprieties
NYPD Cooperation
An NYPD spokesperson confirmed the department’s cooperation with the investigation. At least one phone belonging to Commissioner Caban and other NYPD officials have been seized as part of the probe.
No One Charged
No one has been charged in connection with the investigation.
Tom Donlon’s assumption of interim duties marks the third police commissioner under Mayor Eric Adams’ administration. As the investigation continues, attention remains focused on potential improprieties within the NYPD’s nightclub enforcement.
Q: What is the reason for Edward Caban’s resignation as NYPD commissioner?
A: Caban cited the “noise” surrounding the federal investigation, which hindered the NYPD’s work. He prioritized the department’s interests and his own integrity.
Q: Is Tom Donlon a longtime law enforcement professional?
A: Yes, Donlon has extensive experience in law enforcement at local, state, and federal levels.
Q: Has anyone been charged in connection with the investigation?
A: No, no one has been charged.
Q: Who is James Caban, the commissioner’s twin brother?
A: James Caban owns a nightclub security business, and his phone was also seized as part of the investigation.
