NYPD Commissioner Tish Tells AG Bondi NYC Doesn't Need National Guard Troops

NYPD Commissioner's Stance on National Guard Deployment

• 🚨 NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tish met with Attorney General Pam Bondi to convey that New York City does not require National Guard support.
• 💡 Tish stated that the NYPD has crime in the city under control, rejecting the idea of a National Guard takeover similar to what is happening in Washington D.C.

President Trump's Executive Orders

• ✍️ President Trump signed two executive orders: one to deploy National Guard troops to cities to combat crime, and another to strip federal funding from states and cities utilizing cashless bail.
• 💰 The cashless bail order aims to penalize jurisdictions that release individuals awaiting trial based on a promise to appear, rather than cash bail.
• ⚖️ This policy is debated, with supporters arguing it aids low-income individuals, while critics cite public safety risks.

Crime Rates and Political Affiliation

• 📊 The report notes that cities with the highest violent crime rates are often run by Democrats, even if located in states with Republican governors.
• 🗣️ Tish reiterated that New York City does not need National Guard support, despite President Trump's executive actions.

Additional Meeting Topics

• 🚁 Sources indicate that drones were also discussed during the meeting between Tish and Bondi.
• 🛰️ Tish has previously addressed concerns about drones suspected of criminal activity, an area typically under federal authority.