Ray Kelly, former commissioner of the New York Police Deparment, obtained a new gig at ABC News, the New York Daily News reported.
"Commissioner Kelly's vast knowledge will provide our viewers with an even deeper understanding of national security and intelligence issues at home and overseas," network president Ben Sherwood said in a statement.
Kelly ended his career with the NYPD on December 31, 2013 -- the same day former Mayor Michael Bloomberg left office.
Earlier this month, he landed a job as President of Risk Management Services at real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield as well.
"A 43-year veteran of the NYPD, Commissioner Kelly's vast knowledge will provide our viewers with an even deeper understanding of national security and intelligence issues at home and overseas.
"It is an honor and privilege to have him on our team.
"Please join me in welcoming one of New York City's finest," Sherwood said.
Quickly following the news, many people expressed their concerns -- and sarcasm -- about Kelly's new job on Twitter.
"ABC News hires ex-NYPD Police Commissioner Ray Kelly as consultant. Wonder if stop and frisk will be installed in newsroom," Los Angeles Times reporter Joe Flint tweeted.
"Nothing gets to the heart of U.S. establishment media culture quite like the phrase "Ray Kelly Joins ABC News," journalist Michael Tracey tweeted.
