John Chell

American law enforcement officer

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Also known as John M. Chell

Birthplace: Brooklyn
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Occupation: police officer
Positions held: director(since 2025)
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, deputy(since 2019)
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1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/about/leadership/chief-of-department.page
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, police captain(since 2010)
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Employer: New York City Police Department(since 1994)
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John M. Chell is an American law enforcement officer who served as the chief of department for the New York City Police Department (NYPD) from 2024 to 2025. He held various leadership roles within the NYPD, including chief of patrol, and has been involved in public safety operations, media relations, and departmental controversies.

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