NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch Calls for Legal Reforms to Prevent Repeat Offenders from Walking Free
NEW YORK — NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch lashed out against current legislation that keeps dangerous criminals on the streets, voicing her frustrations during a press conference in Harlem with Mayor Eric Adams on January 22. The commissioner expressed concerns over the judiciary’s actions—or lack thereof—particularly when it comes to bail decisions, amidst what she perceives as a worrying drop in the rates of prosecution. Tisch’s remarks came in response to a query about which laws she would prioritize for revision. She specifically criticized the discovery law, arguing that it often leads to suspects walking free … Read more