Mamdani appoints veteran mayoral advisor Jennifer Jones Austin to lead the NYPD’s civilian watchdog panel

Mamdani appoints Jennifer Jones Austin to lead the NYPD’s Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) as its first permanent chair in nearly six years. Jones Austin, a mayoral advisor and social justice advocate, emphasizes transparency and police accountability in her role. The appointment aligns with Mamdani’s focus on public safety and trust-building, following recent decisions to retain Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch.