Howard Jordan (police officer)

Howard Jordan is the former Chief of the Oakland Police Department. Jordan was appointed Interim Chief by Mayor Jean Quan in October 2011 after the resignation of Chief Anthony Batts. The appointment was made permanent the following February. Prior to his appointment as Chief, Jordan had accrued over twenty years experience as a member of the Oakland Police Department. Jordan had previously served as Interim Chief in 2009 following the resignation of .

Howard Jordan (police officer)

Howard Jordan is the former Chief of the Oakland Police Department. Jordan was appointed Interim Chief by Mayor Jean Quan in October 2011 after the resignation of Chief Anthony Batts. The appointment was made permanent the following February. Prior to his appointment as Chief, Jordan had accrued over twenty years experience as a member of the Oakland Police Department. Jordan had previously served as Interim Chief in 2009 following the resignation of .