NEW YORK — Jessica Tisch was appointed commissioner of the New York City Police Department on Wednesday.
Tisch, who currently serves as commissioner of the Department of Sanitation, is a 12-year veteran of the NYPD and will become the second female commissioner in the department’s 179-year history when she begins her new role on Monday.
“The people of this city have made it clear that they agree with what our government has been fighting for since day one in office: a safer city where they don’t have to worry about walking the streets at night or take the metro.” Mayor Eric Adams said this in a statement.
Tisch is “battle-tested leader”
“To ensure New Yorkers have the ability to thrive in our city, we need a strong, proven leader who will continue to reduce crime and ensure New Yorkers are safe and feel safe. this task than Commissioner Jessica Tisch,” Adams added.
Tisch will take over from Thomas Donlon, who holds an interim position in response to the dismissal of Edward Caban on September 13.
“For 12 years, I have cherished the special privilege of serving alongside the brave women and men of the New York City Police Department.” Tisch said. “I have witnessed firsthand the profound nobility of the policing profession, and I was proud to work shoulder-to-shoulder with both uniformed members and civilians to propel the NYPD into the next century of technological advancement.
“I thank Mayor Adams for the tremendous honor of now leading the NYPD, and I understand the solemnity of this great responsibility.”
Jessica Tisch’s career
During her previous tenure with the NYPD, Tisch served as Deputy Commissioner for Information Technology and oversaw 911 operations. She also managed the Domain Awareness System, which is the centerpiece of the department’s counterterrorism operations, and managed the implementation of the body-worn camera program.
Tisch, who earned her bachelor’s degree, law and business from Harvard, was appointed commissioner of sanitation in April 2022, a job that includes overseeing snow removal from 6,000 miles of city streets. She also played an integral role in the execution of the city’s new policy of transporting waste in containersas well as curbside composting service.
“It is now my great honor to advance Mayor Adams’ vision of fighting crime and disorder; to keep our great city safe and vibrant; to protect all New Yorkers, including our officers who put their lives on the line every day so they can live free. of fear; continuing to build the most agile municipal counterterrorism apparatus in the world; implementing the most progressive law enforcement training and technology,” said Tisch. “We will do all of this with integrity as we continue to build trust with the public and in law enforcement.”
