The NYPD’s top lawyer on Monday touted Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch’s record on handling civilian complaints in the face of sharp criticism from the City Council.

Deputy Commissioner for Legal Matters Michael Gerber said Tisch has essentially stopped closing substantiated cases that come in just before the 18-month statute of limitations expires — something that was done 800 times prior to her tenure.

He said Tisch, who did not attend the hearing, has “retained” or kept certain complaints out of Civilian Complaint Review Board hands just 24 times this year — compared with 93 cases that were retained in 2024 by her and former commissioner Edward Caban.

Gerber said the department is now agreeing more with CCRB disciplinary findings — 76% in 2025 compared with 30% in 2024 — and

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