NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced a new division aimed at tackling quality-of-life concerns in New York City, such as aggressive panhandling and homelessness. This initiative comes after declining public satisfaction, with less than 30% of residents feeling positive about the city's quality of life, according to a 2023 poll. Tisch's approach will emphasize community input and discretion in enforcing laws, drawing inspiration from former commissioner Bill Bratton's 'broken windows' strategy of addressing underlying issues contributing to disorder.
"Rather than engaging in 'zero tolerance' enforcement, she said, the QOL officers will have discretion to prioritize real sources of disorder."
"Tisch appears to be following the playbook of her mentor, former commissioner Bill Bratton, who brought broken windows policing to New York in the 1990s."
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