NYC Police Official Fired Amid Misconduct Allegations

The head civilian at the New York City Police Department’s Social Affairs Bureau has been terminated after facing serious allegations, including sexual harassment. This was confirmed by police officials on Thursday.

Brian Adams, the bureau’s director, was let go following an investigation that uncovered he had claimed hundreds of unpaid hours, misused police vehicles, and provided false information to investigators, according to someone familiar with the situation.

While Adams has faced accusations of sexually harassing two women several years back, officials clarified that these claims were not related to his dismissal.

Adams did not respond to a call for comment, but his attorney, Rev. Kevin McCall, expressed that Adams denied the accusations and was upset about how his career ended.

“He was very upset that this kind of behavior occurred,” said McCall, who is known for his civil rights work.

An NYPD spokesperson mentioned only that Adams is no longer part of the force.

Complaints against Adams originated from two women who reported inappropriate behavior within One Police Plaza back in 2022, as noted in previous reports. One of the women, Latina Brown, alleged in a lawsuit from 2024 that Adams exposed himself to her by showing his “erect penis through his pants” while at her desk.

Additionally, Brown claimed that during a work-related car ride, Adams asked her if she was married and if she was “excited.” Following her probationary period, she was let go, but her lawsuit argues that this termination was wrongful.

Although Adams had declined to comment, a law enforcement source indicated he denied any wrongdoing, suggesting Brown’s complaint came after she learned of her impending dismissal.

The lawsuit was dismissed voluntarily last month after several attempts at settlement, as documented in court filings. It appears that the city and Brown reached an agreement.

As for the second female complainant, she retracted her complaint to the Equal Employment Opportunity Division for reasons that remain unclear.

Details surrounding the resolution of these harassment allegations are vague, but officials noted that Adams was not suspended prior to his firing. McCall added that Adams faced no disciplinary action concerning the harassment claims.

In a show of support, McCall argued that Adams’ departure leaves a significant gap in the department and announced a rally in his favor scheduled for 3 p.m. outside the NYPD Community Center in Brooklyn.

“Bryan Adams was always available to the community, day or night,” McCall emphasized, noting that Adams had acted proactively during tense moments between police and residents. “The community will speak out about his character,” he stated.