Jessica S. Tisch

Jakhi Lodgson-McCray, the individual responsible for setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles on June 12, was taken into custody this morning.  The NYPD, @ATFNewYork, and @FDNY identified Mr. Lodgson-McCray in mid-June through forensics and video evidence, and our @USMarshalsHQ Regional…

Subway surfing is Russian Roulette on rails, and too many kids are playing it without understanding the stakes. It’s a deadly risk — taken mostly by kids, often in groups, fueled by social media, amplified by peer pressure, and sustained by a false and naive sense of…

Join us for a briefing about the shooting of an off-duty federal officer last night in Upper Manhattan:

Some people like to proclaim that the age of heroes has passed. That in a world defined by complexity and chaos, the idea of clear-cut courage feels outdated. They’re wrong. If you’re ever tempted to think otherwise, look no further than NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit.

Fatou is alive today because of the quick and courageous response from our @NYPD32Pct officers. This is what our cops do. This is what it means to be New York’s Finest.

The NYPD's 911 call takers are the first point of contact for someone in crisis. Today's graduates are specially trained to calmly and effectively set an emergency response into motion. It's a responsibility that few people carry, and I know our newest PCTs are ready for it.

In order to build strong communities, we need people who care about investing in them. People like Pastor Jay Gooding and the members of the @NYPD49Pct Clergy Council. That work was on full display last night in the Bronx as we honored four high school students who earned…

Today, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce stood up to honor members of the NYPD who protect and serve their communities. These hero cops were just doing their jobs—but that job is like no other. It demands that ordinary people do extraordinary things. And they do. Over. And…

25 years ago, Police Officer John Kelly was killed while serving this city. John was from a proud NYPD family, with service in his DNA. As we honor his life, we're reminded of everything our officers put on the line each time they wear that uniform. May his memory be a blessing.

This morning, two of our K9 teams landed in Texas to assist with recovery efforts. Detective Brayuha is joined by K9 McDonald and Detective Grejniec by K9 Tombo. Both K9s are named after our fallen heroes Detective Steven McDonald and Police Officer Thomas Gallagher.

ICYMI: When a woman in crisis was threatening to jump off the RFK Bridge, our @NYPD114Pct officers heroically raced to the scene and saved her life. Watch the @ABC7NY feature on the rescue. If you or someone you know is struggling, call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.

Today we mark 39 years since Detective Steven McDonald was shot and paralyzed in the line of duty, and the moment his three-decade-long ministry of perseverance, hope, and forgiveness began. Steven taught us what true grace looked like, what miracles are possible when we seek to…

18 years ago, Detective Russel Timoshenko was senselessly murdered in the line of duty.   Russel gave everything in service to this city, and this morning, the NYPD joined his family to honor his legacy. We will never forget his sacrifice.   May his memory be a blessing.

Both the Memorial Day and July 4th holidays in New York City this year were the safest on record for gun violence! It’s not rocket science: unprecedented number of illegal guns taken off the streets; relentless focus on gang takedowns; and a massive deployment of cops in the…

Drones are flying overhead — and while the NYPD can track them, we can’t act to mitigate them, even when there’s a clear threat. That has to change. Currently, only a handful of federal agencies have the ability to counteract drone flights, and these agencies are only deployed…

Update: a man was dropped off at Brookdale Hospital by private means at 1:30am on July 5th. He was pronounced dead this morning. NYPD detectives just determined he was shot at 11:46pm on July 4th.

ZERO shootings or murders in New York City on July 4th. The last time in recorded history that happened was…never…

For most Americans, Independence Day is about celebrating with family and friends. But for many members of the NYPD, today is another roll call, another detail, another day at work. While this is all part of the job, New Yorkers are incredibly fortunate to have their unwavering…