NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch's decision to remain in her post as Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani takes office was met with widespread praise across the political spectrum. Even some of Mamdani's progressive allies acknowledged that Tisch's leadership would be a valuable asset, despite concerns that she may stand in the way of his ambitious public safety proposals.
Tisch, who has deep roots within the NYPD, has earned recognition for rooting out corruption and reducing serious crimes under her leadership. Her tough-on-crime reputation makes her a wise choice for Mamdani, whose own past criticism of the police may have raised concerns among some voters.
Mamdani's decision to keep Tisch on as commissioner appears to be a smart political move and governing decision, according to Greg Krieg, media director at Slingshot Strategies. Chauncey Parker, a former deputy mayor of public safety under Mayor Eric Adams, also praised the appointment, saying it shows that Mamdani is committed to assembling a "team with different points of view."
However, not everyone is on board with the decision. Some progressive organizations and advocacy groups have criticized Tisch's focus on policing low-level crimes as a return to broken windows policing, which was championed by former NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton.
Mamdani and Tisch will work together to create a new Department of Community Safety, which aims to send mental health professionals to help people in distress and collaborate closely with the NYPD. However, the two differ on several key issues, including bail reform.
The police unions have welcomed Tisch's appointment, citing her understanding of the challenges faced by police officers and her productive work with them to address these issues. Vincent Vallelong, president of the Sergeants Benevolent Association, expressed optimism about Tisch's leadership but emphasized the need for continued support from the new administration.
Meanwhile, Loyda Colón, executive director of the Justice Committee, has called for Tisch's immediate removal, citing her endorsement of NYPD's ongoing violence and corruption. In contrast, Donna Lieberman, head of the NYCLU, expressed hope that Tisch would place renewed emphasis on officer accountability and cooperate with the Civilian Complaint Review Board in the new administration.
Overall, Tisch's appointment has brought a measure of stability and continuity to the NYPD's leadership, despite concerns about potential conflicts with Mamdani's public safety proposals.
Tisch, who has deep roots within the NYPD, has earned recognition for rooting out corruption and reducing serious crimes under her leadership. Her tough-on-crime reputation makes her a wise choice for Mamdani, whose own past criticism of the police may have raised concerns among some voters.
Mamdani's decision to keep Tisch on as commissioner appears to be a smart political move and governing decision, according to Greg Krieg, media director at Slingshot Strategies. Chauncey Parker, a former deputy mayor of public safety under Mayor Eric Adams, also praised the appointment, saying it shows that Mamdani is committed to assembling a "team with different points of view."
However, not everyone is on board with the decision. Some progressive organizations and advocacy groups have criticized Tisch's focus on policing low-level crimes as a return to broken windows policing, which was championed by former NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton.
Mamdani and Tisch will work together to create a new Department of Community Safety, which aims to send mental health professionals to help people in distress and collaborate closely with the NYPD. However, the two differ on several key issues, including bail reform.
The police unions have welcomed Tisch's appointment, citing her understanding of the challenges faced by police officers and her productive work with them to address these issues. Vincent Vallelong, president of the Sergeants Benevolent Association, expressed optimism about Tisch's leadership but emphasized the need for continued support from the new administration.
Meanwhile, Loyda Colón, executive director of the Justice Committee, has called for Tisch's immediate removal, citing her endorsement of NYPD's ongoing violence and corruption. In contrast, Donna Lieberman, head of the NYCLU, expressed hope that Tisch would place renewed emphasis on officer accountability and cooperate with the Civilian Complaint Review Board in the new administration.
Overall, Tisch's appointment has brought a measure of stability and continuity to the NYPD's leadership, despite concerns about potential conflicts with Mamdani's public safety proposals.
. Think about it from the right side, if we wanna tackle serious crimes, you need someone who's tough on crime and knows how to get results. Tisch has got that street smarts, she's been around the block a few times 
. Mamdani wants change, but not at the expense of public safety 
. It's all about finding that balance between community policing and keeping the streets safe. The fact that some progressive groups are crying foul over this is just politics as usual 
. They're trying to stir up trouble, not solve problems 
. Tisch may have been a thorn in the side of Bratton's broken windows policy, but let's be real, it was still about keeping the streets safe 
. on the bright side, at least she's got some experience in getting rid of corruption, so that's a plus 
. but like, who gets to decide what's "tough-on-crime" and what's not? seems like Tisch is kinda being used as a way for Mamdani to seem more "pragmatic" 
. anyway, it'll be interesting to see how this all plays out, especially with the new Department of Community Safety thingy 
I think it's dope that NYC is tryna get its act together on policing 
. Keeping Tisch as commissioner is a solid move - she's been doing her thang to reduce crime and corruption 
. The new Department of Community Safety sounds like a great idea, all about sending mental health pros to help people in need 
. It's just gotta be all hands on deck for this one 
. I'm curious to see how it all plays out between Tisch and Mamdani 
idk how anyone can doubt this move by Zohran 
mamdani needs some stability in his admin ASAP especially w/ all these new reforms coming out...Tisch's track record speaks for itself - she knows her stuff & isn't afraid to tackle corruption 
don't get me wrong, I'm pro-reform too but let's not forget the current state of our streets...Tisch is a no-brainer in this role,IMO 
. It's like she was chosen specifically to shore up any concerns about public safety proposals being watered down by her own brand of law-and-order politics.
. We'll just have to wait and see how this all plays out...
ppl are divided on this tho some think its a genius move cuz tisch has done some good stuff as commissioner like reducin crime rates but others say she's too harsh on low-level offenders and now theres gonna be all these conflicting opinions between her and mamdani which is already lookin like its gonna be a wild ride 
meanwhile the police unions are hyped about it cuz they think tisch gets them 
its gonna be intresting to see how this all plays out
So I was reading about the new NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch and I gotta say, it's kinda interesting how she got picked by Zohran Mamdani as part of his team. On one hand, I get why they wanted someone with experience in the department to help steer things, especially since Tisch has been all about cleaning up corruption and crime rates under her leadership.
meanwhile, i'm a bit concerned that tisch might hold back on some of the more progressive changes mamdani is pushing for... but hey, at least we're getting some stability in the NYPD 
gotta keep an eye on it and see how it all plays out 
I gotta say, I'm both relieved and concerned at the same time about this decision. I mean, on one hand, it's awesome that we're getting some sense of stability amidst all these changes 
. The fact that both Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and her progressive allies are okay with this move shows they want to make sure the NYPD is stable and effective 
. Overall, it's a smart move for Mamdani to keep Tisch on board and I'm curious to see how they work together to achieve their goals 
. Don't get me wrong, she's done some good work in the past, but her "tough-on-crime" rep is exactly what Mamdani campaigned against 
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now i hope mamdani can learn from her expertise 
at least they're tryna create a new dept of community safety that focuses on mental health & collaboration 
Tisch being kept on as commissioner is like a wild card in my opinion - it's not necessarily a bad thing, but it's also got some people worried that she'll water down Mamdani's plans. I mean, we all know Tisch has been tight-lipped about her past views on policing, but if she really does bring some of that old-school 'tough-on-crime' vibe back to the table... 
