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Bernard Kerik, New York’s 9/11 Police Commissioner, Dies at 69

FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed his passing following a private battle with cardiac illness.

Former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik arrives for a court hearing in the Manhattan borough of New York August 19, 2014. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo
U.S. President George W. Bush listens to remarks after he announced that former New York City police commissioner Bernard Kerik (L), who helped the city respond to the September 11, 2001, attacks and trained Iraqi police, will become the new homeland security secretary, December 3, 2004. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
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Overview

  • Kerik died on May 29 at age 69 after being hospitalized for cardiac issues.
  • As NYPD Commissioner during 9/11, he coordinated police deployment and rescue operations in New York City’s darkest hours.
  • His four-decade law enforcement career included leading the Department of Corrections and building Iraq’s provisional police force in 2003.
  • Kerik pleaded guilty in 2009 to eight federal felonies, served four years in prison, and received a presidential pardon from Donald Trump in 2020.
  • He received more than 100 awards for bravery and service and was hailed by officials for his crisis leadership and patriotism.