Jones Austin Takes Charge of CCRB | New York City News

New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 1m

Mayor Mamdani has appointed Jennifer Jones Austin, a powerhouse in social justice and public safety, to lead the Civilian Complaint Review Board — a move signaling a major shift toward accountability and community trust. With deep experience chairing NYC’s Racial Justice Commission and the Board of Correction, and current leadership roles at major civil rights organizations, Jones Austin brings both grit and vision to the role. The mayor’s revised stance — giving the CCRB serious weight, not final authority — reflects evolving priorities as the city reimagines policing. Her appointment comes…