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Bernard Kerik was appointed the fortieth police commissioner of New York City by Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani on August 21, 2000. Prior to his appointment, Kerik was commissioner of the Department of Correction. He served with the New York Police Department on both uniformed and plainclothes duty for eight years and was awarded the prestigious Medal of Valor, among many other awards for meritorious and heroic services. His stewardship of the department in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center brought him to national attention.

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Hardcover: 320 pages

Publisher: Threshold Editions; Complete Numbers Starting with 1, 1st Ed edition (March 31, 2015)

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Unlike some of the reviewers, I have no personal connection to Bernard Kerik and was only vaguely aware of his conviction and subsequent incarceration. At the time, I was quick to write Mr. Kerik off as another person taking illegal advantage of the perks of his position. How wrong I was. This is a fascinating story of the failures inherent in our judicial and penal systems, as well as personal insight into one man's rise and fall. As frustrating as it was to read about the unfair treatment and tremendous waste of resources and lives that is our prison system, I was even more appalled by the extreme and unpunished prosecutorial misconduct that Mr. Kerik experienced, especially knowing that he is not alone in this. I hope that writing this book can help Mr. Kerik find peace, and that it motivates people to take a closer look at these very serious problems in our society.I am giving this book five stars because it makes you feel, it makes you think, and it makes you want to act. What more can you want from a book?

I have been concerned with prosecutorial over-reach since I lived in Fort Lauderdale in the early 1970s. The son of one of my employees was associated with a motorcycle club, wore leathers, and had tattoos well before they were popular. The local police and district attorney decided he and his friends needed special attention so they harassed him every chance they could get. He was in and out of court over the five years I lived there. Nothing ever stuck.I learned through this experience that once someone who has prosecutorial power had it in for you, batten down the hatches, as rough weather was on its way. These attacks were not limited to motorcycle riders. One only needs to look at the case of Ray Donovan, who served as President Ronald Reagan’s first Secretary of Labor. In a highly publicized 1987 case, Donovan and six other defendants were indicted by a Bronx County, New York, grand jury for larceny and fraud in connection with a project to construct a new line for the New York City Subway. On May 25, 1987, Donovan (and all of the other defendants) after spending their savings were acquitted, after which Donovan was famously quoted as asking, "Which office do I go to get my reputation back?"I was involved in two court cases in the past year. Fortunately both involved unbiased, no-nonsense judges with a keen sense about the lies and contradictions contaminating the judicial process today. These cases were instructive. A fear of being charged with perjury is non-existent. There is no deterrent for lying under oath. Ask those who are most familiar with the judicial process - lawyers, policeman, defendants. All will agree that lying under oath that is rampant.A recent Supreme Court ruling highlights this disturbing trend of prosecutors stretching the law to win high-visibility convictions. The Court issued a unanimous and much needed corrective in the case of former Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell, once a rising star in the Republican Party, who was convicted of federal corruption charges. He was the victim of an arbitrary and politicized prosecution. The Supreme Court agreed with him and struck a blow to prosecutorial overreach.In the United States, local, state and federal law enforcement are not immune from civil or criminal prosecution, and they should not be. However, state and federal prosecutors for the most part are. Why? According to legal scholars this is to ensure that they are not deterred from doing their job. Why are they different from other officials? Giving prosecutors immunity creates a slippery slope, as it enables them to engage in misconduct and behavior that clearly violates the civil and constitutional rights of those they investigate. If prosecutors were held to the same standard as local, state and federal law enforcement, prosecutorial misconduct would be decreasing, not increasing. This is a fundamental problem. There is a need for accountability of prosecutors in the criminal justice system.The government prosecutors know this and have used it to their advantage. They can distort and exaggerate the justifications to lock up your property, bank accounts and other assets. They can drain you and your family of everything you’ve ever worked for; rip you in the court of public opinion; destroy your family’s financial future; and do everything in their power to prevent you from being able to pay for your defense. These failures and misuses of the system are quickly becoming the norm. They’re far too common. People are being wrongfully deprived of their rights to liberty and freedom without just cause. Where is the outrage!This brings us to the case of Bernard Kerik and his excellent book, “From Jailer to Jailed,” on government overreach. Kerik spent more than 30 years as a law enforcement officer: as a correction officer in a New Jersey jail; a beat cop in Times Square; the head of New York City’s Department of Corrections which includes Rikers Island; and finally as NYC’s top cop as head of NYPD with 55,000 people.Following the 2003 invasion of Iraq, President George W. Bush appointed Kerik as the interior minister of the Iraqi Coalition Provisional Authority. In 2004, Bush nominated Kerik to be the head of the Department of Homeland Security. However, Kerik soon withdrew his candidacy, explaining that he had employed an illegal immigrant as a nanny. His withdrawal resulted in state and federal investigations as a result of which in 2006 Kerik pleaded guilty in Bronx Supreme Court to two unrelated ethics violations (unclassified misdemeanors) and was ordered to pay $221,000 in fines. Kerik then pleaded guilty in 2009 in the Southern District of New York to 8 federal charges, including tax fraud and false statements, and on February 18, 2010, was sentenced to four years in federal prison.In “Jailer to Jailed,” Kerik shares his story as a top cop, his work in Iran and Jordan (he was a very close advisor to King Abdullah), his trial, conviction, and time spent at Cumberland – a federal correctional institution in Cumberland-Maryland.Kerik provides behind the scenes detail on the war in the Middle East, particularly Iraq, that most will find extremely interesting.The story about his conviction and eventual stay at Cumberland are equally riveting. Kerik holds nothing back as he recounts the corrupt politics around his conviction (Judge Stephen Robinson, where are you now? Skadden Alps), his relationship with Rudy Giuliani, various people at Cumberland including a corrupt Correctional Officer. He notes that Thomas Geithner who became Secretary of the Treasury had his own problems with not paying taxes but went scot free. (compare David Petreaus and Hillary Clinton indictments or lack thereof) . Kerik’s case is another example of how laws and punishments are often selectively applied. The danger and imbalance are in that selectivity of criminal prosecution… that danger is not just in corruption cases involving public figures, but has now surfaced in other areas of law.Kerik closes with some thoughts on a new direction for the criminal system:• Mandatory minimums are critical tool in persuading defendants to cooperate in particular for dismantling gangs and drug operations. But there is overreach and the practice is something else. People are now being criminally prosecuted for once was civil, administrative, regulatory conduct.• Federal prosecutors have been too fond of hitting nonviolent, low-level drug offenders with conspiracy counts carrying substantial mandatory sentences. This must be curtailed.• 29 states have taken steps to rollback mandatory sentences, mostly for economic reasons. Why have we evolved into a society that believes that the more severe the punishment the better? There are alternatives – fines, home detention, probation, community service. Punishment should not last a lifetime. Virginia uses a risk assessment program which offers shorter sentences and diversionary programs to offenders who are low risk.• We need to offer more substantial sentence-reduction initiatives for inmates like “Goodtime” credit and GED programs with incentives to complete.Kerik is the canary in the mine. Ambitious prosecutors can indict anyone short of St. Francis of Assisi. We need to continue to reign in overzealous or abusive prosecutions. The media has failed us as well. They must do their job as the Fourth Estate and abandon political bias in weeding out political ties and motives that undermine the rule of law.Over punishing decent people is not only wrong but dangerous for every American and the future of this country. There is no greater threat to a free and democratic nation then a government that fails to protect its citizens freedom and liberty as aggressively as it pursues justice.

An interesting book by the only NYPD Commissioner to go to prison. He does bring up good points about prosecutorial and judicial power. Commissioner Safir, in his book, argued for the end of parole, which had all ready been eliminated in the federal system, but Kerik believes in parole. It is pretty ridiculous that people were in prison with him for over- billing people or over- fishing, when these cases and others could be handled civilly. If someone is wealthy and they commit non- violent crimes, rather than jail for example, why not sentence them to pay higher taxes? The hypocrisy of federal prosecutors for for charging Kerik but not charging Zoe Baird when she had done something similar is striking. My only complaint is that Kerik jumps around in time during the book, I wish he would have been more chronological, but it is worth the read.

I read this book in three sittings. Mr. Bernard Kerik is a professional idol of mine. As an 18 year veteran in law enforcement/corrections, I fully agree with Mr. Kerik's thoughts on criminal justice reform and reform of mandatory minimum sentencing laws. This book spells out Kerik's opinions in an easy to read and easy to comprehend fashion. The chapters on Kerik's time in Jordan and how he tamed Rikers Island were fantastic. Kerik's love for his family and friends (that toughed it out with him) is quite evident while reading this book. It is devastating to read about the loss of what should have been a lifetime friendship. It is also scary knowing the Federal government could go after any one of us like they went after Kerik. Hold your Constitution close. Buy this book you will not be disappointed. Bernard Kerik is a hero in many ways, his newest challenge may be the most difficult to achieve but it is worth the fight.

I remember BK from the tragic events of Sept 11. I read his first book, and admired his will and hard work to over come his "not so" healthy family situation. When Pres. Bush, nominated him for Director of Homeland Security; I was behind his nomination 100%. Of course, when he withdrew and the rumors began swirling about some of his "illegal" actions, I was shocked. After reading his recent book which gives his side of the story and more insight into his "illegal"actions it helps to understand the situation, better. I wish him well in the future and I agree Prison reform is needed; society can be better served by allowing many non violent criminals to be on house arrest, continue to work, support their families and pay restitution/fines. Also, drug court is a great idea; help with addiction is needed and especially for those with mental illness; it does no good to place someone with a mental illness in prison with rapist, or murderers. As for restoring a felons civil liberties; i.e. voting; I have no prob with a non violent felon seeking to having his civil liberties restored after a period of time; once all restitution is paid and no other unlawful acts for a min of five years.

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