New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch will continue in her role as the city transitions to mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s administration.

In a message sent to department members Wednesday morning, Tisch confirmed that Mamdani had asked her to remain in the post and that she had accepted after several discussions.

Commitment to public safety

Tisch described leading the NYPD as “the greatest privilege of my life” and noted that while she and Mamdani “don’t agree on everything,” they share “broad and crucial priorities: the importance of public safety, the need to continue driving down crime, and the need to maintain stability and order across the department.”

Who is Jessica Tisch

Jessica Tisch, 44, has served as New York City Police Commissioner since November 2024.

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