Mamdani keeps Jessica Tisch as NYPD commissioner
In a significant move for New York City’s future, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has announced the retention of Jessica Tisch as the city’s Police Commissioner. This decision, made public through a statement from Mamdani’s office, underscores a commitment to enhancing public safety through collaborative efforts. The new administration aims to focus on serious and violent crime while addressing pressing social issues such as homelessness and mental health. A pivotal part of this strategy will be the establishment of a new Department of Community Safety, which is designed to work closely with the NYPD to ensure a comprehensive approach to public safety.
Jessica Tisch, who has served as the NYPD commissioner since November 2024, has made notable strides in her role, particularly in combating corruption within the police department and achieving significant reductions in violent crime. Under her leadership, the city has seen a nearly 20% decrease in murders year-to-date and the removal of over 4,800 illegal firearms from the streets in 2025. Mamdani expressed his admiration for Tisch’s efforts, highlighting her commitment to accountability and transparency within the NYPD. He emphasized a shared vision for a safer New York City, where both police officers and the communities they serve can thrive. Tisch echoed this sentiment, affirming her readiness to work alongside Mamdani to achieve their common goals of reducing crime and supporting the NYPD in its vital mission.
This partnership between Mamdani and Tisch marks a new chapter for New York City as it grapples with the complex challenges of urban safety and community relations. As they prepare to implement their plans, the focus will be on fostering trust and collaboration between law enforcement and residents, ensuring that all New Yorkers feel safe and represented. With both leaders committed to a transparent and accountable policing strategy, the administration aims to build a city that not only prioritizes public safety but also addresses the underlying issues that contribute to crime. This approach reflects a broader trend in urban governance, where police departments are increasingly viewed as partners in community well-being rather than enforcers of law and order alone.
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New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani
is keeping Jessica Tisch as commissioner of the New York City Police Department.
“Today, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced the appointment of Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch to serve as the New York City Police Commissioner in his incoming administration,” Mamdani’s office said in a statement on Wednesday, adding that the pair will “advance a coordinated approach to public safety built on partnership and shared purpose.”
“That includes ensuring police officers remain focused on serious and
violent crime,
while strengthening the city’s response to issues like homelessness and mental health. A new Department of Community Safety will support this work while collaborating closely with the NYPD,” the office added.
“As the 48th Commissioner of New York City Police Department, Commissioner Tisch has rooted out corruption in the upper echelons of the NYPD and led a department-wide focus on accountability and transparency, while delivering historic reductions in violent crime,” it also said.
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In his own statement, Mamdani said, “I look forward to working with Commissioner Jessica Tisch to deliver genuine public safety in New York City.
“I have admired her work cracking down on corruption in the upper echelons of the police department, driving down crime in
New York City,
and standing up for New Yorkers in the face of authoritarianism,” Mamdani continued. “Together, we will deliver a city where rank-and-file police officers and the communities they serve alike are safe, represented, and proud to call New York their home.”
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“Thanks to the men and women of the NYPD, the strategies we deployed this year have delivered historic reductions in crime,” added Tisch. “I’ve spoken to Mayor-elect Mamdani several times, and I’m ready to serve with honor as his Police Commissioner. That’s because he and I share many of the same public safety goals for New York City: lowering crime, making communities safer, rooting out corruption, and giving our officers the tools, support, and resources they need to carry out their noble work.”
Tisch was sworn in as NYPD commissioner in November 2024 by current New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Mamdani’s office said under her leadership, murders are down “nearly 20 percent citywide year-to-date” and “more than 4,800 illegal guns [were] removed from the city’s streets in 2025.”
Fox News’ Maria Paronich contributed to this report.
