NYC Mayor Adams Names Jessica Tisch to Lead Police Head Amid Probes

Jessica Tisch, information technology deputy for the New York Police Department (NYPD), right, speaks to officers in Brooklyn in 2015.
Photographer: Chris Goodney/Bloomberg

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By Laura Nahmias

November 20, 2024 at 5:35 PM UTC

Updated on

November 20, 2024 at 6:09 PM UTC

New York City Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch was tapped by Mayor Eric Adams Wednesday to lead the police department, marking the second time in its nearly 180-year history that the NYPD will be led by a woman.

“As one of the most successful managers in our administration, I am confident that Commissioner Tisch will effectively lead the greatest police department in the world and continue to deliver the safety and peace of mind New Yorkers deserve,” Adams said in a statement Wednesday. Tisch’s first day as commissioner will be Nov. 25.