NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell’s abrupt resignation raises questions about who will be her successor

NEW YORK — NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell has not said what is behind her decision to step down after just 18 months as the city’s top cop… 

Jillian Snider, a lecturer at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and retired NYPD officer, said Sewell’s decision leaves members of the police department wondering what’s next. 

“With such an abrupt departure by Police Commissioner Sewell, this is going to be kind of like a scared moment for officers, like, ‘What do we do next, who’s going to lead the charge, who’s going to be supervising us, making sure that someone has our back?'” said Snider…

“I do believe that Police Commissioner Sewell will stay on board at least until there is a top candidate named,” said Snider…

Watch the interview here.