NYC’s first female police commissioner, Keechant Sewell, abruptly resigned on Monday. Reportedly unhappy with ongoing political interference from City Hall, her decision has sent shockwaves through the NYPD and the mayor’s office. Sources suggest that Sewell had to seek approval for decisions usually within her jurisdiction, and her support for disciplinary action against the Chief of Department antagonized City Hall. Although Sewell’s official statement didn’t provide an exact reason, her dissatisfaction with the political constraints on her role is clear. This incident exposes the difficulties women and minorities face within the political domain.
