Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has said he hopes NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch will remain in her role under his administration. According to Gothamist, Mamdani met with Tisch to discuss public safety and emphasized providing New Yorkers with both safety and justice. He did not officially confirm her position but expressed confidence in his decision.
In an interview with ABC7’s Bill Ritter, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani expressed his wish for Tisch to remain as commissioner, noting her role in stabilizing the NYPD during the previous administration. He did not provide details on possible disagreements over police staffing or his proposed reforms, including the creation of a Department of Community Safety to handle certain emergency calls.
Mayor-elect Mamdani plans reforms affecting 911 call responses, police discipline, and gang databases, which The New York Post says could change how the NYPD operates. He intends to have officers focus on serious crimes while a new department handles calls involving the mentally ill or homeless. Some law enforcement officials have raised concerns about the feasibility of these plans.
Jessica Tisch has not publicly confirmed whether she will remain in her role under Mamdani’s administration. Her continued position could influence how closely NYPD operations align with the mayor-elect’s plans. Dora Pekec, a spokesperson for Mamdani’s transition team, described their meeting as “positive and productive,” as reported by The New York Post.
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