STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Dr. Mohammad Khalid, a Todt Hill resident, is defending his work with the Civilian Complaint Review Board after resigning from his post as interim chairman on Friday.

The 15-member panel is responsible for reviewing investigations of police officers accused of misconduct and voting on whether it recommends discipline for those actions.

To defend his work with the panel, Khalid pointed to a statement issued by the board in the wake of his resignation.

“His tenure as interim chair of the CCRB saw great steps forward for the agency,” the statement read. “He advocated for an increased budget and headcount to help fulfill the work of civilian oversight of police. He led by example in letting the values of objectivity and impartiality guide his decision-making. He cared

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