Judith R. Harrison began her career with the New York City Police Department on April 15, 1997, gaining extensive experience across a wide range of operational, administrative, and investigative roles.
Assistant Chief Harrison served as the Commanding Officer of the Criminal Justice Bureau, where she oversees the custody, processing, and safety of all individuals arrested in New York City, from the time of arrest through to their initial arraignment.
Prior to this role, she was the Commanding Officer of the Counterterrorism Division, where she developed and implemented strategic policies and procedures to safeguard New York City, its residents, and critical infrastructure against both international and domestic terrorism threats.
Throughout her distinguished career, Assistant Chief Harrison has held several senior leadership positions, including Commanding Officer of Patrol Borough Brooklyn North, Commanding Officer of the Special Victims Division, Commanding Officer of the 109th and 112th Precincts, Executive Officer of the Detective Bureau, and Executive Officer of the 115th Precinct.
Notably, Assistant Chief Harrison is the fourth African American woman in the history of the NYPD to achieve the rank of Assistant Chief. She holds a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, and is a graduate of the Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Management Institute for Police.
She is a lifetime member of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), where she currently serves as the National Recording Secretary. Additionally, she is a member of the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives, the Police Executive Research Forum, and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated.
