Howard Safir

Howard Safir
Safir in 2000
39th New York City Police Commissioner
In office April 15, 1996 – August 19, 2000
Mayor	Rudy Giuliani
Preceded by	William Bratton
Succeeded by	Bernard B. Kerik
29th New York City Fire Commissioner
In office January 1, 1994 – April 15, 1996
Mayor	Rudy Giuliani
Preceded by	William M. Feehan
Succeeded by	Thomas Von Essen
Personal details
Born	(1942-02-24)February 24, 1942 New York City, U.S.
Died	September 11, 2023(2023-09-11) (aged 81) Annapolis, Maryland, U.S.
Spouse	Carol Ferrara ​ (m. 1965)​
Children	2
Alma mater	Hofstra University

Howard Safir (February 24, 1942 – September 11, 2023) was an American law enforcement professional who served as the 29th New York City Fire Commissioner from 1994 to 1996 and the 39th New York City Police Commissioner from 1996 to 2000, under Mayor Rudy Giuliani. Safir later served as Chairman of Safir Intelligence and Security (formerly Vigilant Resources International).