Mayor Eric Adams appoints Jessica Tisch as new NYPD police commissioner

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has appointed Jessica Tisch as the new NYPD police commissioner, making her the second woman to hold the position in the department's history. She replaces Interim Police Commissioner Thomas Donlon. Tisch previously served as the Sanitation Commissioner and has 12 years of experience with the NYPD. She is the fourth person to lead the department during Adams' administration, following Keechant Sewell and Edward Caban. The NYPD has faced leadership changes amid ongoing challenges, including staffing shortages and concerns about support for officers. The Police Benevolent Association expressed hope for progress under Tisch's leadership.