NYPD Executives Criticized for Unprofessional Social Media Conduct in Official Report

A Department of Investigation report finds top NYPD officers violated city policies with demeaning posts targeting officials, journalists, and others.

The Department of Investigation reviewed over 10,000 social media posts by NYPD executives from January 2022 to September 2024, identifying several as hostile and unprofessional.
Chief of Department John Chell and Deputy Commissioner Kaz Daughtry were singled out for posts deemed discourteous and potentially politically motivated, violating city policies.
Examples included attacks on a city council member, a judge, and journalists, with some posts raising safety concerns for those targeted.
The report noted the NYPD's social media policies were insufficient to guide appropriate conduct and recommended updated training and oversight.
NYPD officials stated that significant changes to social media practices have already been implemented, though no disciplinary actions were confirmed.