NYPD Chief of Patrol Abruptly Resigns

NEW YORK — The NYPD’s Chief of Patrol has abruptly resigned, according to the New York Post.

Fausto Pichardo put in his papers Tuesday afternoon, according to two law enforcement sources.

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Pichardo was appointed by Police Commissioner Dermot Shea in December.

According to the source, he resigned over friction with City Hall.