NEW YORK – New York State Police Superintendent Kevin Bruen abruptly resigned on Friday, making the announcement in a 28-word press release. He has had the job for a little over a year.
Bruen’s resignation will take effect on October 19, at which time First Deputy Superintendent Steven Nigrelli becomes interim superintendent in accordance with state law and state police regulations, according to the release.
No other details were provided. Several media outlets reported that the move took place as Bruen was facing control of Governor Kathy Hochul’s office. The Times Union reported this earlier this week that Hochul, a Democrat, said she told her attorney’s office to investigate a number of allegations surrounding him.
The governor did not specifically address them in a statement released by his office on Friday.
“Today I accepted the resignation of State Police Superintendent Kevin Bruen,” Hochul’s statement read. “I appreciate his years of public service. First Deputy Superintendent Steven Nigrelli will serve as interim superintendent as we conduct a thorough search for a superintendent who can lead this department in his important work.”
“The state police have made tremendous progress in combating gun violence and protecting New Yorkers, and this must continue,” the governor added.
