Background
Santiago, Joseph J. was born on October 4, 1947 in Newark.
Santiago, Joseph J. was born on October 4, 1947 in Newark.
Bachelor in History and Political Science, Kean University, 1981.
From cadet to captain of police Newark Police, 1965-1988, Commander West Police District, 1988. Director public safety Essex County Department Public Safety, Cedar Grove, New Jersey, 1988-1991. Commander North Police District, Newark Police Department, 1984-1986, comrd. prisoner det. bureau, 1986-1988, deputy chief police, 1991-1996, director, chief police, since 1996.
Oral board examiner San Francisco Police Department, 1984. Consultant Police Foundation, Washington, 1987. Sprk. seminars in field, 1983-1984.
Honorary life member North Ward Property Owner's Association, 1995. Member Phi Alpha Theta.
Children: Lori, Carissa.