NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Confirms Support for NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch

<p>New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated on Tuesday that he has "no plans" to fire NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, despite calls from some democratic socialist allies for her removal following protests related to an ICE-involved shooting in the Bronx.</p><p>During a ceremony honoring fallen NYPD officers, Mamdani addressed Tisch's position as head of the department. He affirmed, "Jessica Tisch is the police commissioner. I have no plans to change that."</p><p>Mamdani explained his decision to appoint Tisch, citing her record of addressing corruption within the NYPD and her role in reducing crime in the city. He noted, "over the last 10 months that we've worked together, we have delivered the lowest recorded number of murders in our city's history, the lowest recorded number of shootings as well as shooting victims."</p><p>The mayor's remarks followed a statement from the New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), which called for Tisch's removal after the recent ICE shooting and urged Mamdani to take action against ICE's presence in New York City.</p><p>This demand came after the shooting of Oscar Belgal, a 28-year-old Dominican national, during a federal immigration operation in the Bronx. The Department of Homeland Security reported that Belgal was shot after allegedly not complying with officers' orders during a targeted ICE operation.</p><p>A City Hall spokesperson indicated that Mamdani was reviewing the circumstances surrounding the shooting but reiterated that there were no plans to remove Tisch.</p><p>Scott Munro, president of the Detectives' Endowment Association, which represents active and retired NYPD detectives, expressed his belief that Mamdani supports Tisch, pointing out that crime rates have decreased and that Tisch is "doing her job."</p><p>Mamdani and Tisch participated in the New York City Police Memorial ceremony, honoring 42 fallen NYPD members, including 41 who died from illnesses related to the September 11 terrorist attacks and their aftermath. The ceremony also recognized Detective First Grade Didarul Islam, who was killed in a mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan in 2025.</p><p>During the ceremony, Mamdani paid tribute to the fallen officers and their families, stating, "While we cannot feel the silence they left behind, we will refuse to let their memory fade."</p><p>Earlier in the week, Mamdani directed the NYPD to conduct a comprehensive review of its use-of-force policies and practices, alongside announcing reforms aimed at enhancing accountability for police officers accused of serious misconduct.</p>