Issue: Former NYPD Lt. Quatisha Epps is accused of sexual abuse by Chief Jeffrey Madley.
The stench emanating from One Police Plaza (which appears to be emanating from the office of disgraced former chief Jeffrey Madrid, who is accused of orchestrating the heinous act with his henchmen) is actually the smell of a much larger group. (“Sex Scandal at One Police Plaza,'' December 22).
Who is really doing the work here? Why have nothing been caught when some people's overtime pay and salaries are ridiculous? What kind of example is being set for ordinary companies?
Liz Muller
Barnegat, New Jersey
It's disturbing news to hear that Mr. Madeley is embroiled in a corruption scandal along with NYPD Lt. Quatisha Epps.
If these allegations are true, Madrid are predators and should be dealt with accordingly.
Epps, who is making these allegations, allegedly left the abhorrent behavior unreported for more than a year, while collecting more than $250,000 in overtime pay.
Unfortunately, she seems to be just as guilty.
Newly appointed Police Chief Jessica Tisch needs to do a deep clean-up from top to bottom and restore pride to the NYPD.
Gene O'Brien
white stone
The recent humiliating scandal regarding Madrid is no surprise.
The “friends and family” approach that Mayor Adams has adhered to when making important appointments has created a group of corrupt, embarrassed, and dysfunctional people.
New York City has been without a competent and honest leader for nearly 12 years, and the consequences are clear to everyone who lives here.
thomas urban
Wantagh
If these NYPD claims are true, the money earned during that time should be returned to the city. Strictly speaking, that money was earned not from police work, but from working in the oldest known profession. Madrid and Epps should be ashamed.
rob johan
wood haven
NYPD uniformed officers have not had a respected leader since the departure of the late Chief Joseph Esposito.
We need to bring back the best people to lead, not political cronies.
D. Ricciardi
brooklyn
At issue: A City Council bill that would test police officers' blood alcohol levels after using a weapon that causes bodily harm.
The City Council doesn't seem to be able to do much to demoralize the police (“Forcing the NYPD to Be Non-Problematic,” Dec. 21). City Councilman Yousef Salaam is now proposing that police officers undergo blood alcohol testing if they use a weapon and cause injury or death.
Salaam did not cite any instances in which supervisors of police shooting scenes circumvented the guidelines.
The City Council's anti-police policies only undermine the effectiveness and integrity of the NYPD.
This all comes at a time when New Yorkers are concerned about their safety on the subways and on the streets of New York.
Joseph Valente
staten island
Imagine this. While on patrol, you interrupt a crime in progress, get caught in a gunfight, get injured, and unfortunately end up injuring a bad guy. Instead of being hailed as heroes, the police department and city council insist on having your blood drawn to see if you're “clean.”
Isn't it a great stimulus for your work?
Before this assignment (I was in the police force for 35 years), any suspicious activity for any reason could trigger a “just cause” drug test. This spared the heroic officers the humiliation of going through this new policy process.
thomas mullen
yonkers
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