Safir died earlier in September at age 81. Officials say he suffered from a sepsis infection at a hospital in Annapolis.
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Safir served as police commissioner for four years during the Giuliani Administration.
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The city saw a large drop in murders, but Safir also faced criticism for his response to police killings of Black men.
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He served as FDNY commissioner before his time with the NYPD.
Safir's son says a celebration of life will be held in New York City at a later date.
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