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Jessica Tisch Becomes Second Woman, Fourth Under Mayor Adams, to Lead NYPD

Nov 25, 2024, 01:12 PM

Jessica Tisch was sworn in as the new commissioner of the New York Police Department (NYPD) on Monday, becoming the second woman to hold the position in the department's 179-year history. Tisch, who previously served as the New York City Sanitation Commissioner, is the fourth person to lead the NYPD under Mayor Eric Adams' administration. Her appointment has been met with praise from city officials and former NYPD commissioners, who highlight her leadership skills and dedication to public service. Tisch's background includes a stint at the NYPD early in her career, and she is a Harvard-educated scion of a wealthy New York City family, with her family owning the New York Giants. Her swearing-in ceremony was attended by Mayor Adams, who emphasized the importance of selecting a leader committed to driving down crime and enhancing community engagement. Tisch, who is Jewish and proud, is expected to focus on continuing the department's public safety mission and fostering better community relations.