ALBANY, NY (October 8, 2022) — The New York State Police issued a terse statement about the unexpected departure of their chief.
“Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen today announced his resignation, effective October 19,” read a press release.
“Under state law and State Police regulation, First Deputy Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli will become Acting Superintendent.”
Times Union: Hochul’s office investigating State Police Superintendent Kevin Bruen
State Police Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen, who took over leadership of the agency 15 months ago, is under scrutiny from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office following allegations that he had shielded a former human resources official from internal complaints due to their close working relationship, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.
Hochul, during a meeting Tuesday with the Times Union’s editorial board, confirmed that she had directed her counsel’s office to look into myriad allegations that have been swirling around Bruen for several weeks, including in posts made on private social media websites that are reserved for current and former State Police members.