NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch appoints Ryan Merola as chief of staff

New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch has appointed Ryan Merola as her chief of staff. Merola previously held the same position under Tisch at the Department of Sanitation and has worked with her in other city agencies. Merola has been with the NYPD since 2015, starting as a research specialist in the Intelligence Bureau. Tisch praised his skills and dedication during the promotion ceremony at the Police Academy. This appointment marks Tisch's first personnel change since taking office on Monday. More staff changes are anticipated in the coming weeks.