By Blake Wolf, OAN Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2024 6:02 PM
New York City Police Commissioner Edward Cavan resigned Thursday after federal agents searched his home amid an ongoing federal investigation.
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Cabán, a 30-year veteran of the NYPD, served as police commissioner for just over a year after being elected by New York City's Democratic Mayor Eric Adams.
Senior officials with ties to Adams have come under intense scrutiny from federal investigators looking into allegations of corruption.
“News about recent events has become a distraction from our department, and I do not want to draw attention to anything other than our important work or the safety of NYPD officers,” Cavan said in an email.
“I have tremendous respect and gratitude for the brave officers who serve in this department. The NYPD needs someone dedicated solely to protecting and serving New York City. That is why, for the sake of this city and this department, I have made the difficult decision to step down as Police Commissioner,” Cabán continued.
Edward Cavan's twin brother, James Cavan, runs a nightclub security company which is reportedly at the focus of the investigation.
Cell phones belonging to both Edward and James were seized last week, as federal prosecutors continue to examine evidence regarding whether James exploited his brother's ties to the NYPD to benefit, particularly whether James was paid by bars and clubs in Manhattan and Queens to act as a liaison with police.
Police are accused of giving “special treatment” to these clubs on behalf of local police departments. NBC News.
Shortly thereafter, Mayor Adams publicly accepted Cavan's resignation and announced the appointment of Thomas Donlon, who previously led the FBI's National Threat Center and the FBI-NYPD Joint Terrorism Task Force, as interim police commissioner.
“He has concluded that this is the best decision for him at this time. I respect his decision and wish him the best,” Adams said.
The NYPD has been shaken by searches and investigations, with NYPD Chief Raul Pintos and two other police chiefs in Manhattan and Queens also being asked to turn over their cell phones to investigators.
“Chief Cabán is a highly qualified public servant who has dedicated his life to the safety and security of the people of this great city and has an unwavering respect for the women and men of the NYPD,” said Cabán's attorneys, Russell Capone and Rebecca Donaleski.
“The government has informed him that he is not the target of any investigation being conducted by the Southern District of New York, and he expects to cooperate fully with the government,” Cavan's lawyers continued.
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