NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch met with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to affirm that New York City law enforcement is maintaining control of local crime without requiring National Guard support. During their private briefing at One Police Plaza, Tisch emphasized the NYPD’s success in reducing shootings and gun-related incidents to record lows this year. She also expressed interest in securing authority to handle potentially dangerous drone activity without federal assistance.
Attorney General Bondi, in the city for the guilty plea of a major drug trafficker, praised the department’s professionalism. The meeting came amid heightened federal scrutiny of major cities and an executive order aimed at tightening “cashless bail” policies—a backdrop Tisch appears determined not to let override the progress achieved under her leadership.
New data shows violent crime has decreased over the past three years, though levels remain above pre-pandemic benchmarks. Tisch’s stance signals a confidence in the NYPD’s capability to maintain public safety while resisting federal upgrades to operational jurisdiction.