NYPD's highest-paid employee Quathisha Epps files for early retirement amid overtime pay investigation

Quathisha Epps, the NYPD's highest-paid employee, has filed for early retirement amid an investigation into her significant overtime pay. Epps earned over $400,000 last year, including about $204,000 in overtime, which has raised concerns within the department. Epps, who has nearly 20 years of service, will retire on January 14. This decision will affect her pension benefits, costing her a $12,000 annual supplement for reaching the two-decade mark. The investigation into her overtime pay follows reports of her working an average of 74 hours a week. Epps' retirement comes as she faces a potential reassignment to patrol duties, which she reportedly wanted to avoid.