FRANKLIN LAKES — After spending most of his life putting people in prison, Bernie Kerik spends much of his time these days talking about prison reform, the Record reported.

Kerik was once New York City Police Commissioner but ended up serving a three-year sentence for tax evasion. He returned to his home in Franklin Lakes in May 2013.

Kerik, who is still on bail, said he lives on his pension. He gives talks, for which he says he is not paid, on the need for reform in American prisons and mandatory sentencing guidelines.

He believes lawmakers should loosen restrictions preventing former prisoners from voting and applying for loans.

"At what point is enough enough," he said in a recent talk. "How long do you have to pay your debt to society?"

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