Background
Jordan, Joseph Michael was born on November 9, 1922 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John Francis and Mary Agnes (Shea) Jordan.
Jordan, Joseph Michael was born on November 9, 1922 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John Francis and Mary Agnes (Shea) Jordan.
AS, Northeastern University, Boston, 1969. Bachelor of Science, Northeastern University, 1970. Master of Public Administration, Northeastern University, 1974.
Postgraduate, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, 1970.
With Boston Police Department, since 1946, superintendent, 1974—1975, superintendent-in-chief, 1975—1976, police commissioner, since 1976. Lecturer, consultant Northeastern University, 1976—1981. Served with United States Navy, 1943-1946, PTO.
Served with United States Navy, 1943-1946, Pacific Theater of Operations. Member International Association Chiefs of Police, Massachusetts Association Chiefs of Police, National Executive Institute Federal Bureau of Investigation, Master of Public Administration Alumni Northeastern U.
Married Jacqueline Therese Hoar Jordan, June 26, 1949. Children: Jacquelyn, Janine, Jolienne, Joseph Michael, Johnna.