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New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch credits the NYPD’s aggressive law enforcement strategies and collaboration with federal partners for reducing crime, while highlighting challenges with recidivism and bail reforms. Under the Trump administration, federal pressure to address subway crime and conditional funding aligns with local efforts to increase police presence and arrests.
– The NYPD made the most felony arrests in 26 years during 2024, removing over 6,150 illegal guns from streets.
– Subway crime dropped 5.4% in 2024 after deploying nearly 1,000 additional officers.
– Targeted patrols in high-crime areas contributed to THREE consecutive years of declining shootings (-7.3% in 2024).
The Trump administration’s threat to withhold transit funds pushed tougher enforcement of fare evasion and assaults, with MTA reporting 40% fewer major subway crimes since 2020. Federal support enabled expanded surveillance technology and joint operations targeting repeat offenders.
– 61% increase in suspects arrested ≥3 times for burglary in 2024
– NYPD faces recruitment crises linked to anti-police rhetoric, with leaders “begging people to take the exam”
– in early 2024 despite overall crime decline
Commissioner Tisch argues these results prove proactive policing works, but warns unchecked recidivism threatens progress: “Criminals get every courtesy…the people suffer”. While murder rates hit 30-year lows, she urges stricter consequences for repeat offenders as essential for sustaining safety gains.
