Massive NYPD Shakeup Continues; Additional Chiefs Being Fired Massive NYPD Shakeup Continues; Additional Chief’s Being Fired The massive shake-up in the NYPD is continuing on Thursday, as another 4 high ranking Chief’s were told to retire. Just three days after four 3-star chiefs were forced out without any notice, sources confirm to Breaking911.com that NYPD Commissioner James P. O’Neill is reportedly prepared to fire as many as five 2-star chiefs. It’s interesting how they are trying to deflect and blame it on race.