Tisch, 43, who until days ago was sanitation commissioner, takes over a department that has had tumultuous leadership changes.

NEW YORK -- The New York City Police Department's newest commissioner, Jessica Tisch, is set to be sworn in Monday. Tisch will become the second female commissioner in the NYPD's 179-year history, and the fourth person to lead the department under Mayor Eric Adams.

The police exist to eliminate fear and disorder… and they do a damn good job of it,” the new top cop said. “We will continue to do that most important foundational work to