Background
Ward, Benjamin was born on August 10, 1926 in Brooklyn. Son of Edward and Loretta (Taylor) Ward.
Ward, Benjamin was born on August 10, 1926 in Brooklyn. Son of Edward and Loretta (Taylor) Ward.
Associate of Applied Science, Brooklyn College, 1957. Bachelor, Brooklyn College, 1960. Juris Doctor, Brooklyn Law School, 1965.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), St. Joseph's College, Brooklyn, 1984. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Pace University, 1988.
Commissioner New York City Traffic Department, 1972-1974. Deputy director Vera Institute Justice, New York City, 1974-1975. Commissioner New York State Department Correctional Services, 1975-1978.
Police chief New York City Housing Authority, 1978-1979. Commissioner New York City Department Correction, 1979-1983, New York City Police Department, 1984-1989. Board directors Police Athletic League.
Member New York State Crime Control Planning Board. Adjunct professor Brooklyn Law School.
Trustee St. Joseph's College. Commissioner New York City Traffic Department, 1973-1974. Board directors National Institute Against Prejudice & Violence.
Served as sergeant United States Army, 1945-1946. Member Police Management Association, Police Executive Research Forum, International Association Chiefs Police, National Institute Policing (board directors), National Organization Black Law Enforcement Executives.
Married Olivia Irene Tucker, May 30, 1956. Children– Benjamin, Jacquelyn Ward Shepherd, Gregory, Margie Lewis, Mary I.