Bernard Kerik died: American consultant and former police officer, Bernard Kerik died on May 29, 2025 at the age of 69 on Thursday. His full name was Bernard Bailey Kerik who born on September 4, 1955 in Newark, New Jersey, U.S. He was commissioner of the New York City Department of Correction from 1998 to 2000. He also served 40th Commissioner of the New York Police Department from 2000 to 2001. Bernard Kerik was in charge of the police during the 9/11 attacks.
He completed his education Eastside High School in Paterson. He grew up in Paterson, New Jersey. He joined the U.S. Army and served in the Military Police then he worked as security expert in the Middle East. He worked as department’s training officer and commander of special weapons and operations. In 1986, the New York City Police Department. He followed Republican Party.
He married three times. His first wife was Linda Hales, married in 1978 and separated in 1983. He married second time with Jaqueline Llerena in 1983 and separated in 1992. Third time, he married in 1998 with Hala Matli. He had four children.