NYPD Internal Affairs Chief Iglesias relieved of command [Video]

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — NYPD Chief of Internal Affairs Miguel Iglesias was removed from his position on Saturday after sexual misconduct allegations levied against former Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey surfaced Friday night.

Iglesias—who the NYPD said was “relieved of his command” and notified the department of his intention to retire—will be replaced by Edward Thompson in the interim, a 38-year police veteran who has worked in the Internal Affairs Bureau for a decade.

“Above all else, the NYPD Internal Affairs Bureau must always be dedicated to preserving integrity and rooting out corruption in all its forms,” NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. “It is an essential function that is crucial to maintaining honor and nobility in the profession and preserving public trust. Chief Thompson is up to the task.”

The shakeup follows Maddrey’s sudden resignation from his position as the department’s top uniformed officer over allegations of sexual abuse by Lt. Quathisha Epps, who holds an administrative …