NYPD Commissioner Sewell Announces New Executive Designations
December 2, 2022
A Robust Leadership Corps Heading Into 2023
Police Commissioner Keechant L. Sewell today announced the appointment of several NYPD commanders to new leadership positions within the Department’s executive team, including naming Chief Jeffrey B. Maddrey the Chief of Department. The Commissioner has also begun the first of a number of planned moves to consolidate and streamline the organizational structure of bureaus within the Department to achieve maximum efficiency and an effective use of resources. The designations come as Commissioner Sewell continues driving her vision for the sustained success of the department’s overall operations and public safety mission into a new year.
For Chief Maddrey, a 31-year veteran of the NYPD, his promotion to Chief of Department makes him the agency’s highest-ranking uniformed officer and the four-star leader charged with overseeing the Department’s crime-fighting strategies and implementing its operational plans.
Other commanders taking on new assignments as three-star chiefs include Chief Thomas P. Galati, who will serve in the newly created position of Chief of Intelligence and Counterterrorism from his previous position as Chief of the Intelligence Bureau. Assistant Chief Wilson Aramboles will serve asthe Acting Chief of Special Operations after his service as head of the NYPD’s elite Emergency Service Unit. Assistant Chief Miguel A. Iglesias will serve as Chief of the Internal Affairs Bureau from his previous position as an executive in the Detective Bureau. Assistant Chief Michael M. Kemper will serve as Acting Chief of Transit from his previous positon heading Patrol Borough Brooklyn South. Assistant Chief Martine N. Materasso will serve as Acting Chief of the Housing Bureau after her years of service as the Chief of Counterterrorism, and Deputy Chief John Chell, who will serve as Chief of Patrol from his previous position as Executive Officer in the Patrol Services Bureau.
“This strong team of law enforcement leaders will propel us forward in our everlasting work to keep our communities safe and never waver in our fight against crime,” said Commissioner Sewell. “These executives are among the city’s most dedicated public servants – who have always put New Yorkers and this City first. I look forward to seeing them put their skills and knowledge to work in these key operational assignments as we embark on a new year together and build on the momentum we have gained in bettering our Department and serving the citizens of our city.”
Chief Maddrey, who joined the NYPD in 1991, is a child of New York, a beneficiary of its public schools, and a policing manager who has amassed a portfolio of diverse leadership positions in his career. He cultivated lasting grassroots connections with the community in his years as borough commander in northern Brooklyn and later assumed leadership of the Department’s Community Affairs Bureau at a pivotal moment during the NYPD’s efforts to deepen its ties with all New Yorkers.
Chief Maddrey said he is eager in his new role as the Chief of Department to carry forth with Police Commissioner Sewell’s vision for fair and effective policing in the 21st Century.
“The time is now, in this new year, in the second year of this stellar administration, to keep our eye on the ball – and I pledge to listen intently to the voices of all New Yorkers as we pull together to ensure public safety for all,” said Chief Maddrey. “I am confident that the women and men of the NYPD will continue their forward progress in 2023 in building a foundation for the safest, most prosperous city possible. Their resolve offers hope for even greater achievements ahead and inspires all of us onward in our solemn mission to always achieve truth and justice.”
In addition to Chiefs Maddrey, Galati, Aramboles, Iglesias, Kemper, Materasso, and Chell, Commissioner Sewell has filled out her team with a cadre of experienced NYPD leaders who bring integrity, creativity, and years of accumulated wisdom and experience into their new assignments.
Assistant Chief Galen D. Frierson will serve as the uniformed Chief of the Support Services Bureau from his previous position as Commanding Officer of Patrol Borough Queens North.
Assistant Chief Judith R. Harrison will serve as Commanding Officer of the newly restructured Counterterrorism Division. She previously served as Commanding Officer of Patrol Borough Brooklyn North.
Deputy Chief Edward Winski will serve as Executive Officer in the Department’s Risk Management Bureau. He previously served as the Commanding Officer of the Candidate Assessment Division.
Deputy Chief Carlos Valdez, will serve as Commanding Officer of the Emergency Service Unit. He previously served as the Executive Officer of Operations in Patrol Borough Queens North.
Deputy Chief Charles McEvoy, will serve as the Commanding Officer of Patrol Borough Brooklyn South. He formerly served as the Commanding Officer of Chief of Department’s office.
Deputy Chief Scott M. Henderson is ascending within Patrol Borough Brooklyn North, to the position of Commanding Officer, from his previous position as that patrol borough’s Executive Officer.
Deputy Chief Christine Bastedenbeck will serve as the Commanding Officer of Patrol Borough Queens North after having served as the Executive Officer of the Transit Bureau.
Deputy Chief John B. Hart will serve as Commanding Officer of the newly formed Intelligence Division. He previously served as the Executive Officer of the former Intelligence Bureau.
Deputy Chief Benjamin Gurley will serve as the new Executive Officer for Chief Maddrey in the Chief of Department’s Office. Chief Gurley formerly served as the Executive Officer in the Patrol Services Bureau.
Inspector Tanya Kinsella will serve as the Executive Officer in the Patrol Services Bureau after having served as the Commanding Officer of the 120th Precinct on Staten Island.
Inspector Janice L. Holmes will serve as the Executive Officer of the newly formed Intelligence Division. She previously served in the position of Commanding Officer of the Detective Bureau’s Real Time Crime Center.
Inspector Robert Rios will serve as Executive Officer of the newly formed Counterterrorism and Intelligence Bureau. He formerly served as the Executive Officer of the FBI/NYPD Joint Terrorism Task Force.
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About the new NYPD Leadership:
Chief of Department Jeffrey B. Maddrey
Chief Maddrey joined the New York City Police Department in April 1991, and began his career on patrol in the 110 Precinct. He has also served in the 60, 67, 70, 72, 73, 75 and 77 Precincts, the Brooklyn South Task Force, Patrol Borough Brooklyn South, and Patrol Borough Brooklyn North. He was promoted to Sergeant in February 1998; Lieutenant in March 2001; Captain in May 2003; Deputy Inspector in December 2006; Inspector in November 2008; Deputy Chief in December 2011; and Assistant Chief in March 2015.
Chief Maddrey most recently served as Chief of Patrol, which commands eight borough commands further divided into 77 police precincts overseeing the majority of the Department’s uniformed officers on patrol. Each police precinct is responsible for the safety of its residents by enforcing the law and preserving the peace.
Previously, Chief Maddrey served as the Commanding Officer of the Housing Bureau; Commanding Officer of the Community Affairs Bureau; and Commanding Officer of Patrol Borough Brooklyn North. He also commanded Housing Borough Brooklyn, the Brooklyn South Task Force, and the 73 and 75 Precincts. He served as Executive Officer of Patrol Borough Brooklyn South, the 60, 70 and 72 Precincts.
Chief Maddrey is currently enrolled in Tuoro University and is a May 2023 Juris Doctor candidate. He holds a Master of Science degree in Human Services Leadership from St. Joseph’s College, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology from John Jay College. He is also a 2007 graduate of the Police Management Institute at Columbia University.
Chief of Intelligence and Counterterrorism Thomas P. Galati
Chief Galati joined the New York City Police Department in July 1984, and began his career on patrol in the 115 Precinct. He was promoted to Sergeant in December 1989; Lieutenant in November 1996; Captain in January 1999; Deputy Inspector in August 2001; Inspector in June 2003; Deputy Chief in April 2004, and Assistant Chief in December 2008. Chief Galati has held the title of commanding officer of the 46, and 47 Precincts, Bronx Street Crime, Gang Division, and, just previously, the Intelligence Bureau. He has also served in the 19, 32, 103, 109, and 115 Precincts and the Street Crime Unit.
Chief Galati holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the State University of New York and is a 2003 graduate of the Police Management Institute at Columbia University. He is also a 2011 graduate of Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government and is a 1989 Medal of Valor recipient.
Chief of Internal Affairs Miguel A. Iglesias
Chief Iglesias joined the New York City Police Department in April 1991, and began his career on patrol in the 114 Precinct. He also served in the 73, 77, and 103 Precincts; Police Service Areas 2 and 9; the Narcotics Division; the Queens North Narcotics Division; Vice Enforcement Division (VED) Manhattan South; VED Queens; VED Brooklyn North; the Internal Affairs Bureau; Narcotics Borough Staten Island; and Narcotics Borough Brooklyn.
He was promoted to Detective in August 1997; Sergeant in January 2001; Lieutenant in June 2005; Captain in June 2009; Deputy Inspector in September 2013; and Inspector in March 2016. He was the Commanding Officer of Narcotics Borough Brooklyn and had previously commanded the 73 Precinct, Narcotics Borough Brooklyn North/Group 1, and Police Service Areas 2 and 9.
Chief Iglesias earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Management from St. Joseph’s College and a Master of Science degree in Human Resources Management from Seton Hall University.
Chief of Patrol John M. Chell
Chief John M. Chell joined the New York City Police Department in February 1994, and began his career on patrol in the 67 Precinct. He also served in the 46, 60, 61, 62, 67, 75 and 79 Precincts; the Narcotics Division, Narcotics Borough Brooklyn South, Patrol Borough, Brooklyn South, Detective Borough Brooklyn North, and Brooklyn South Auto Larceny.
He was promoted to Detective in July 1999; Sergeant in May 2000; Lieutenant in February 2004; Lieutenant Commander Detective in February 2008; Captain in August 2010; Deputy Inspector in November 2014; and Inspector in October 2016.
Chief Chell most recently served as the executive officer in the patrol Services Bureau, directly under Chief Maddrey.
Previously, he served as the Commanding Officer of Detective Borough Brooklyn North and Brooklyn South, the 61, 75 and 79 Precincts, and the Patrol Borough Brooklyn South Specialized Units. He also served as Executive Officer of the 60 Precinct.
A 2000 Medal for Valor recipient, Chief Chell earned a bachelor’s degree from Saint Joseph’s College.
Acting Chief of Special Operations Wilson Aramboles
Chief Aramboles joined the New York City Police Department in January 1988, and began his career on patrol in the 34 Precinct. He also served in the 23, 26 and 33 Precincts, Narcotics Borough Bronx, and Emergency Service Squad 3. He was promoted to Detective in April 1998; Sergeant in September 2000; Lieutenant in August 2005; Captain in August 2010; Deputy Inspector in December 2014; and Inspector in March 2017.
The previous Commanding Officer of the Emergency Service Unit, Chief Aramboles has also commanded the 33 and 46 Precincts, and has served as the captain-in-charge of the Emergency Service Unit Specialized Training School. He also served as Executive Officer of the 46 Precinct.
Chief Aramboles earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from the State University of New York. He is a 2016 graduate of the Police Management Institute at Columbia University.
Acting Chief of Transit Michael M. Kemper
Chief Michael M. Kemper joined the New York City Police Department in April 1991, and began his career on patrol at the 62 Precinct. He has also served in the 70, 71, 122 and 123 Precincts; Patrol Borough Brooklyn North, the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Strategic Initiatives, Detective Borough Bronx, Detective Borough Brooklyn and Detective Borough Queens South. He was promoted to Sergeant in December 1995; Lieutenant in May 2000; Captain in February 2003; Deputy Inspector in December 2007; and Inspector in January 2013.
Most recently the Commanding Officer of Patrol Borough Brooklyn South, Chief Kemper has served as Commanding Officer of Detective Borough Queens South, Commanding Officer of the 76 and 90 Precincts, and as Executive Officer of the 75 Precinct and Detective Borough Brooklyn.
Chief Kemper earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the State University of New York. He is also a 2010 graduate of the Police Management Institute at Columbia University.
Acting Chief of Housing Martine N. Materasso
Chief Martine N. Materasso joined the New York City Police Department in March 2000, and began her career on patrol in the 52 Precinct. She also served in the 30, 41, 44 and 47 Precincts, Transit District 12, the Bronx Vice Enforcement Division, Patrol Borough Manhattan North Auto Larceny, and the Bronx Task Force. She was promoted to Detective in May 2004; Sergeant in April 2006; Lieutenant in December 2008; Captain in October 2011; Deputy Inspector in December 2014; Inspector in December 2016; and Deputy Chief in May 2018.
Most recently the Chief of Counterterrorism, a position she held since December 2019, Chief Materasso also served as the Commanding Officer of Detective Borough Manhattan North and as Commanding Officer of the 44 and 41 Precincts, Transit District 12, and the Bronx Task Force. Additionally, she served as Executive Officer of the 40 and 47 Precincts.
Assistant Chief Materasso earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Florida International University.
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