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 | February 24, 1942 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | September 11, 2023 (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).