NYPD’s highest-paid cop asks for suspension to be vacated in light of Madre’s alleged abuse
NEW YORK — An NYPD lieutenant who was suspended from her job after The Daily News detailed more than $200,000 in overtime pay she received last year is asking to be reinstated, claiming that given her position at the department She deserves special consideration for the sexual abuse she suffered.
An attorney for Special Assignment Lt. Quadisha Epps has written a letter to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tish asking that his client be reinstated and provided with full back pay in light of Madere’s alleged abuse. , benefits and opportunities for retirement with a pension.
“This request comes amid deeply concerning circumstances, including concerns about quid pro quo sexual harassment, retaliation and “Allegations of unfair suspension.” When the situation is resolved, Lieutenant Epps must be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect. “
A Daily News report published in November said Epps was the NYPD’s highest-paid officer, with an annual salary of $406,515, which was $285,313 more than former Commissioner Edward Caban’s annual salary in fiscal 2024. The U.S. dollar is $118,203 higher.
The Courant’s report also outlined Epp’s alleged 1,600 hours of overtime, for which she earned $204,000. The department will conduct an audit of Epps’ pay, sources said, and the lieutenant was suspended on Dec. 18, two days after she filed to retire.
Epps resigned seven months before her 20th year with the department, at which time she would receive full retirement benefits.
A News analysis of her salary shows her annual tax-free pension is likely to be at least $150,000 and possibly closer to $232,000.
If Epps’ request is approved and her suspension is lifted, the lieutenant will retire as planned on Jan. 15, Sund said.
Epps filed a claim with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission almost immediately after her suspension, alleging that Madare repeatedly asked her to perform sexual acts “in exchange for overtime in the workplace.”
After Epps rebuffed Madre’s advances, the chief retaliated by adding her name to a list of the department’s top overtime earners, the complaint alleges. Personnel were constantly editing the list to hide friends and colleagues who were working massive overtime with little supervision.
Madre resigned Friday night, and a spokesman for the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office said it was “investigating” the former department chief’s conduct related to allegations of sexual abuse and harassment.
“These allegations are extremely serious and disturbing and allegedly occurred at NYPD headquarters in Manhattan,” a spokesman for the district attorney said. “We are investigating.”
