NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban Resigns Amid Federal Investigation
NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban resigned Thursday from his post helming the country’s largest police department amid a federal investigation into its nightclub enforcement, according to a memo obtained by News 4.
Resignation Statement
“My complete focus must be on the NYPD – the Department I profoundly honor and have dedicated my career to serving,” his statement said in part. “However, the noise around recent developments has made that impossible and has hindered the important work our city requires. I have therefore decided it is in the best interest of the Department that I resign as Commissioner.”
“After 30 years of service to this city, I hold immense respect and gratitude for its brave officers, and must put their interests before my own,” he added. “I believe firmly in the vital role of leaders with integrity, who, by example, demonstrate the difference between right and wrong every day. I will continue to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation.”
New Interim Commissioner Appointed
Mayor Eric Adams has accepted Caban’s resignation and has appointed Tom Donlon, who has extensive experience in law enforcement at local, state and federal levels of government, as the interim commissioner.
Federal Investigation Details
The investigation, led by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and the Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation division, is looking into allegations of corruption involving the NYPD’s nightclub enforcement.
According to sources, the investigation is focusing on whether James Caban, the commissioner’s twin brother, profited from his ties to his powerful brother and the NYPD. Specifically, the investigation is looking into whether James Caban was paid by bars and clubs in Midtown and Queens to act as a police liaison, and if those clubs were then afforded special treatment by local precincts.
The investigation is also examining whether officers were asked to crack down harder on clubs that did not do business with the commissioner’s brother or if promotions were given to officers who played along with the potential scheme.
No One Charged
No one has been charged in the investigation, which is ongoing.
Caban’s Legacy and Future
In a joint statement Thursday, Caban’s attorneys lauded his legacy as a public servant.
“Commissioner Caban is an accomplished public servant who has dedicated his life to the safety and security of the people of this great city and maintains unwavering respect for the women and men of the New York City Police Department,” Russell Capone and Rebekah Donaleski, partners at Cooley LLP said in a statement. “We have been informed by the government that he is not a target of any investigation being conducted by the Southern District of New York, and he expects to cooperate fully with the government.”
Conclusion
Caban’s resignation marks a significant development in the ongoing federal investigation into the NYPD’s nightclub enforcement. As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen what consequences the commissioner and his brother may face.
FAQs
Q: Why did NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban resign?
A: Caban resigned due to the noise and distraction caused by the ongoing federal investigation into the NYPD’s nightclub enforcement.
Q: What is the focus of the federal investigation?
A: The investigation is looking into allegations of corruption involving the NYPD’s nightclub enforcement, specifically whether James Caban, the commissioner’s twin brother, profited from his ties to his powerful brother and the NYPD.
Q: Has anyone been charged in the investigation?
A: No, no one has been charged in the investigation, which is ongoing.
Q: Who is the new interim commissioner of the NYPD?
A: Tom Donlon, who has extensive experience in law enforcement at local, state and federal levels of government, has been appointed as the interim commissioner.
