Exclusive | NYC sees dramatic reduction in murders, shootings in 2025 under NYPD boss Jessica Tisch's leadership
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Under NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch's leadership, New York City experienced a substantial drop in violent crime by early 2025. Following aggressive reforms and the dismissal of corrupt officials, crime statistics revealed a 35% decrease in murders, from 96 to 63. Shootings also fell by 23%, with 140 reported incidents and 164 victims this year. Tisch's initiatives included enhancing community policing through better 311 response protocols and establishing a "Quality of Life" division to tackle issues like homelessness and panhandling, suggesting a revitalization of public safety efforts in the city.
By this time last year, 182 shootings and 214 shooting victims were reported. Currently, there have been only 140 shootings and 164 victims on record.
Read at New York Post
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