Police Commissioner Accused of Helping Her Son After Shooting

Send us Fan MailA deputy police commissioner, a gang-related shooting near the Bronx Criminal Court, and allegations that put an entire family at the center of a public trust debate. In this episode, we break down what prosecutors say happened involving Jennifer Lackard, a Mount Vernon Police Department leader accused of helping her son before and after the shooting. While the legal process unfolds and the presumption of innocence remains, the case raises bigger questions about family loyalty, police accountability, and the responsibility that comes with wearing the badge. We also ask: If your adult child committed a serious crime, would you protect them—or tell them to face the consequences?