SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. (WABC) -- Suffolk County's police chief resigned Tuesday amid controversy.County officials said Chief James Burke turned in his resignation, which is effective in 15 days. He cited personal and family reasons for his decision.Burke has been under federal investigation for allegations that stemmed from an incident in 2012. The man who was accused of stealing Burke's gun belt and ammunition from his department-issued vehicle parked in Burke's driveway said that following his arrest, Burke and other officers beat him while he was detained.Burke, a more than 30-year veteran of the department, said he did absolutely nothing wrong.Burke's attorney, Joseph Conway, released this statement Tuesday afternoon:Suffolk County Police Commissioner Edward Webber also issued a statement, saying Burke was an outstanding supervisor and thanked him for his many years of service.