(The Center Square) — The head of a New York City civilian board that investigates complaints against NYPD cops has resigned after a long feud with the city’s top police union. 

In a letter to Mayor Eric Adams announcing his resignation, Dr. Mohammad Khalid, chair of the Civilian Complaint Review Board, cited “relentless” pressure from New York Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry, whom he accused of forcing him out. 

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