Who was Bernard Caric? Former NYPD Police Commissioner and 9/11 Hero dies at the age of 69
Former New York Police Commissioner and 9/11 hero Bernard Caric died at the age of 69, the New York Police Department on Thursday confirmed through social media.Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel paid the tribute and said, “Burney died tragically after a private battle with illness on May 29, 2025.” He has described Karik as “a warrior, a patriot, and one of the most courageous folk servants in this country.,Patel said, “He was decorated more than 100 times for bravery, valor and service, the victims were saved from burning buildings, escaped from murder attempts, and brought some of the world’s most dangerous criminals to judge.”Patel said, “His legacy is not only in the medal or title, but in the life that he saved, the city he helped in the reconstruction, and the country in which he served with respect,” Patel said.Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani recalled his long friendship on “The Rudy Giuliani Show”. He said, “We were together from the beginning. He is like my brother.”“I was a better man to know Berney. I was definitely a brave and strong man,” Giuliani said.
Who was Bernard Caric?
Born in New Jersey’s Newark in 1955, Carric dropped out of the high school, but earned a GED before joining the US Army. After military service, he made a career in law enforcement, eventually arose through ranks.Appointed by Giuliani as the Police Commissioner in 2000, Kricic gained national prominence during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, coordinating emergency response efforts with Giuliani after the fall of the World Trade Center.In his 35 -year career, Karric received more than 100 awards for meritorious and brave service, including a President’s praise for bravery from former President Ronald Reagan and two prestigious service awards from the US. Department of Homeland Security.In 2010, Caric was convicted of more than $ 250,000 related federal tax fraud and false statement fee in the apartment renewal funded by a construction firm. He was sentenced to three years in jail and released in 2013. In 2020, President Donald Trump waived him.A staunch trump colleague and vocal critic of the criminal justice system, Karric, later investigated the claims of election fraud after the 2020 elections with Giuliani. According to Fox News, he was also called to testify to check the 6 January capital riots of the House Committee.
