It gives the mayor some credibility at a time when his police department and administration are facing federal investigations,
His work – as a consultant and acting as a liaison between the Department and a private company – is perfectly legal, especially given his previous career as a NYPD officer,
I thank Commissioner Donlon for stepping in during this critical moment,
I am unwilling to let my attention be on anything other than our important work, or the safety of the men and women of the NYPD,
For the good of this city and this department—I have made the difficult decision to resign as Police Commissioner,
What's important to me, and the reason I keep saying NYPD, because Commissioner Caban is part of a team there, and an entire team has to function,