(New York, New York) – NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch is making it clear: attacks on police officers will not be brushed aside as harmless fun.
Following controversy surrounding the Washington Square Park snowball incident — where officers responding to a 911 call were pelted with snowballs — Tisch delivered a forceful defense of the NYPD and the men and women who wear the uniform.
“Don’t mess with my cops. I will not tolerate any attacks on my cops. Period,” Tisch said in a blunt statement that has quickly circulated across social media.
The commissioner doubled down on her message of support, emphasizing that wearing the NYPD uniform comes with standards — and deserves respect.
“When you wear this uniform and uphold those standards, you deserve to be treated with respect,” she said.
The remarks come after Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg declined to pursue certain charges tied to the snowball melee, a decision that has sparked backlash from law enforcement advocates and political leaders alike. Critics argue that minimizing confrontations with officers — even if the objects thrown were snowballs — sends the wrong message at a time when assaults on police remain a serious concern nationwide.
Tisch’s comments reflect a broader law-and-order stance that has become central in ongoing debates over public safety in New York City. Supporters say her unequivocal backing of officers sends a strong signal that attacks on police, no matter how small they may appear, will not be dismissed.
As tensions over public safety continue to simmer, Tisch’s message was clear and direct: respect the badge — and the officers behind it.
