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Hospital Security Guards Arrested for Obstructing NYPD Entry

2/3/2026

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Security guards Kadeem Alfred, 32, and Michael Kee, 53, at Kings County Hospital Center were arrested.
They allegedly obstructed NYPD officers entering a psych ward.
They were charged with obstruction of governmental administration and released on desk appearance tickets.
PBA President Patrick Hendry urged hospitals to assist officers promptly.
The hospital said it regrets the handling and will review the incident with NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.

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Security guards Kadeem Alfred, 32, and Michael Kee, 53, at Kings County Hospital Center were arrested.
They allegedly obstructed NYPD officers entering a psych ward.
They were charged with obstruction of governmental administration and released on desk appearance tickets.
PBA President Patrick Hendry urged hospitals to assist officers promptly.
The hospital said it regrets the handling and will review the incident with NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.