Jessica Tisch Sworn In as NYPD's 49th Police Commissioner

Tisch, a veteran city official and former sanitation commissioner, takes over the nation's largest police force during a period of leadership turnover and challenges.

Jessica Tisch becomes the second woman to lead the NYPD and the fourth commissioner under Mayor Eric Adams' administration.
Tisch previously served as sanitation commissioner and held several civilian roles within the NYPD, including counterterrorism analyst and deputy commissioner for information technology.
Her appointment follows a series of leadership changes, including the resignation of Edward Caban, who left during a federal investigation, and Keechant Sewell, who cited City Hall interference.
Mayor Adams praised Tisch as a 'battle-tested leader,' while addressing concerns about her lack of policing experience by emphasizing her management skills.
Tisch inherits a department facing challenges such as officer attrition, public safety perceptions, and internal tensions over political interference.