NYC's New Police Commissioner: Who is Jessica Tisch?

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Mayor Eric Adams appointed Jessica Tisch, the current Sanitation Commissioner, as the next NYPD Commissioner. This makes her only the second woman to lead the department.

Tisch's Background

Tisch has 17 years of experience in city government, including 12 years in civilian roles with the NYPD. Before leading the Sanitation Department (DSNY), she headed the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications. At NYPD, she worked in counterterrorism and managed the implementation of body-worn cameras and CompStat modernization. Adams described her as a visionary who will bring the department into the next century.

Sanitation Success

Her time at DSNY has been considered successful, implementing new rules around trash containerization to improve street cleanliness and reduce rat sightings. She replaced Edward Grayson, who had served for over 20 years.

Replacing Caban and Donlon

Tisch replaces Edward Caban, who resigned in September following a federal investigation. Interim commissioner Thomas Donlon also faced scrutiny from federal authorities.

Tisch's Vision

In her remarks, Tisch emphasized her commitment to public safety, aiming to improve quality of life and address public safety concerns. She stated the mission is to keep New Yorkers safe and make them feel safe, restoring dignity and order to every neighborhood.

Prominent Family

It's noteworthy that Tisch comes from a prominent NYC family; her father, James Tisch, is the CEO of the Loews Corporation.