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Roy T. Richter Suicide News; Roy T. Richter, Former NYPD Union Head, Dies By Suicide At 56

Roy T. Richter, a distinguished lawyer and former head of the NYPD union, was discovered dead by suicide on Wednesday at his Westchester residence, according to law enforcement officials.

According to a post on his daughter’s Instagram Stories, Richter, 56, is thought to have passed away on Tuesday, which also happened to be his wife’s birthday.

According to Richter’s official biography, he worked for the NYPD for 33 years before retiring as a deputy chief in January 2020.

According to his LinkedIn profile, Richter served as president of the NYPD Captains Endowment Association (CEA), which represents 780 active and 1,400 retired uniformed commanders with ranks ranging from captain to deputy chief, for the final 12 years of his law enforcement career.

“The Captains Endowment Association mourns the passing of Past President Roy Richter. He was one of the true great labor leaders in NYC,” current CEA president Chris Monahan told The Post.

“Roy Richter was a consummate professional, highly respected across every rank in the NYPD and beyond,” a law enforcement union official added.

“His positive impact on the lives of thousands of cops over the course of his union leadership will always be his legacy.

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Carisa Kissane

Update: 2024-05-22