The former chiefs argued in court papers they lost their jobs after raising concerns that unqualified officers connected to then-police commissioner Edward Caban were being promoted to sensitive positions in the department.

Bombshell lawsuits aimed at Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD were filed by the four of the department’s former top cops, who claim they were forced out when they spoke up about favoritism, misconduct and even taking bribes for promotions.

Four high-ranking former NYPD chiefs are suing Mayor Adams, claiming they were forced to retire from the department after complaining that his “unqualified” friends were being placed