Embattled NYPD Commissioner Tom Donlon is expected to vacate his post as early as Friday after his background check hit a snag — and the city’s current Sanitation Department boss, Jessica Tisch, is seen as the top contender to replace him,

The story in the video player originally aired on Sept. 12. NEW YORK (PIX11) – Less than a month after the NYPD’s interim commissioner was appointed, another major shake-up could be coming. Interim NYPD Commissioner Tom Donlon is expected to step down,

Federal agents seized materials from the home of new NYPD interim commissioner Tom Donlon on Friday, less than two weeks after New York City’s previous police commissioner resigned.

Interim NYPD Commissioner Tom Donlon is expected to resign just weeks after his appointment, adding to a series of high-level resignations within Mayor Eric Adams’ administration. FOX 5's Michelle Ross reports live from Lower Manhattan.

The head of the NYPD announced his resignation Thursday amid an ongoing federal investigation, paving the way for Mayor Eric Adams to appoint his third police commissioner in less than three years. Adams was quick to name an interim replacement: Tom Donlon.