Tisch will make history as the second female to serve in this role, following Commissioner Keechant Sewell, who was appointed by Adams as the first female commissioner in the department's 179-year history.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Jessica Tisch as the new NYPD commissioner, effective Monday, following weeks of rumors.Tisch will make history as the second female to serve in this role, following Commissioner Keechant Sewell, who was appointed by Adams as the first female commissioner in the department's 179-year history.
He also expressed thanked Interim Police Commissioner Thomas Donlon for his service over the past two months, adding, "I look forward to having him serve in his new role," although it remains unclear what position Donlon will assume next.Tisch brings a wealth of experience to her new role. She joined the Department of Sanitation in April 2022 after more than a decade at the NYPD.
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