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"Former NYC Police Commissioner Howard Safir Passes Away"

Former New York City police commissioner Howard Safir, known for his tenure in the late 1990s marked by declines in the city's murder rates but also controversial episodes of police killings of Black men, has died at the age of 81. Safir's leadership saw a decrease in the murder count, but incidents such as the brutalization of Abner Louima, the shooting of Amadou Diallo, and the killing of Patrick Dorismond sparked outrage and criticism.

via ABC News|

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Former NYPD Commissioner Howard Safir, Who Led Historic Decrease in Crime, Dies at 81

Howard Safir, the former New York City police commissioner under Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani, has passed away at the age of 81. Safir oversaw a decline in violent crime during his tenure but faced criticism for his handling of fatal police shootings of Black men. While murders decreased under his watch, his legacy was marred by incidents such as the Abner Louima and Amadou Diallo cases. Safir defended the department's tactics and was known for his pugnacious and defensive manner. After leaving the police department, he worked in the private security sector.

via The New York Times|

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