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Former NYPD Commissioner<\/a> Howard Safir \u2013 who oversaw a historic decrease in crime in the late 1990s and left an indelible mark on the nation\u2019s largest police force \u2013 died in Annapolis, Maryland, on Monday. He was 81.<\/p>\n

Safir, a Bronx, New York, native with a decadeslong career in law enforcement, was named the city\u2019s top cop by then-Mayor Rudy Giuliani<\/a> in 1996, and served until 2000 \u2013 establishing the NYPD\u2019s Courtesy, Professionalism & Respect program, a motto that is still painted on the side of every police vehicle to this day.<\/p>\n

“A public servant for more than three decades, Commissioner Safir dedicated his professional life to improving the lives of others,” said current NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban.<\/p>\n

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Safir was “a devoted, dynamic leader whose pioneering work in fugitive apprehension, illicit drug enforcement, and officer training is still emulated today,” Caban said.<\/p>\n

“This noblest of pursuits guided him throughout \u2013 and on behalf of the entire New York City Police Department and all the people we serve, I extend our sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones,” he added.<\/p>\n

Born Feb. 24, 1942 to George Safir and Rose (Weiner) Safir, the public servant embarked on his law enforcement career in 1965 as a federal narcotics agent in New York, and later did a stint working undercover for the then-newly established Drug Enforcement Administration, before taking on leadership positions with the U.S. Marshals.<\/p>\n

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Prior to serving as New York City\u2019s 39th police commissioner<\/a>, he led the FDNY from 1994 to 1996, here was described as reserved, but dedicated.<\/p>\n

“Commissioner Safir embodies why each of us are here; to serve,” NYPD Ret. Chief Joseph Fox, told The Post Tuesday.<\/p>\n

“What I admired most about him was he always found that right balance between public safety, and people. He knew both were inseparable.”<\/p>\n

Even after leaving the NYPD, Safir remained vocal on the subject of crime in the city and around the nation, appearing as a regular commentator and columnist on Fox News.<\/p>\n

In the final years of his life, Safir, who founded his own intelligence and security firm, has advocated for stricter policing on guns.<\/p>\n

Last year, he floated the idea that those who purchase firearms in the city should be required to conduct yearly safety check-ins, so authorities can make sure the weapons are not lost or sold off to unknown parties.<\/p>\n

When he was not busy trying to tackle crime, Safir enjoyed his days sailing, golfing and taking photographs.<\/p>\n

He is survived by his widow Carol Safir, kids Jennifer and Adam and grandchildren Audrey, Hudson, Cara and Alexander.<\/p>\n

Safir is also survived by his sister Elaine Siegel and brother Sheldon Safir.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/us\/former-nypd-commissioner-howard-safir-led-historic-decrease-crime-dead-81 <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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