NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch focuses on reducing recidivism and enhancing police presence

New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch is focusing on reducing recidivism after a recent stabbing death of a 14-year-old boy by a repeat offender. Tisch is prioritizing discussions with her team about getting repeat offenders off the streets. Tisch plans to address criminal justice reform laws in Albany, aiming to change the system that allows repeat offenders to return to crime. She is also collaborating with district attorneys to improve prosecution rates for both felonies and misdemeanors. To increase police presence, Tisch is working to fill Academy classes by potentially lowering college-credit requirements. She has also reassigned hundreds of officers from desk jobs to patrol duties and is implementing new rules to prevent misconduct.