John Chell | |
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| Chief of Department of the New York Police Department | |
| Assumed office Acting: December 20, 2024 – December 31, 2024 January 1, 2025 | |
| Commissioner | Jessica Tisch |
| Preceded by | Jeffrey Maddrey |
| Chief of Patrol of the New York Police Department | |
| In office December 2, 2022 – December 31, 2024 | |
| Commissioner | Keechant Sewell |
| Preceded by | Jeffrey Maddrey |
| Succeeded by | Phil Rivera |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John M. Chell |
John M. Chell is an American law enforcement officer currently serving as the chief of department for the New York City Police Department (NYPD), the highest-ranking uniformed position in the department since 2024. He has held various leadership roles within the NYPD, including chief of patrol, and has been involved in public safety operations, media relations, and departmental controversies.