Justice
Chief Pichardo’s Resignation a Blow to Latinos in the NYPD
Fernando Martínez for El Diario |
He was seen as a pioneer and possible future commissioner in an agency where Latinos comprise an increasingly large part of the ranks.
Dominican-born Fausto Pichardo resigned after sitting as Chief of Patrol since December. He had been in the force for 23 years.
He was seen as a pioneer and possible future commissioner in an agency where Latinos comprise an increasingly large part of the ranks.
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