Captain John George Jordan, Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Department, New Jersey

Captain John George Jordan

Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch Friday, February 5, 1915

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John George Jordan

Captain John Jordan fell to his death while patrolling a path along the Hudson River in Alpine, New Jersey.

He was walking with another patrolman when he slipped on a patch of ice and fell down a 100-foot cliff. The patrolman was able to reach his location but found that Captain Jordan had already died. His body was recovered after the patrolman went for help.

Captain Jordan was the first person employed by the Palisades Interstate Park Police and had served with the agency as its police chief for 15 years. He served as the agency's police chief and commanded the agency's patrol boat. He was survived by his wife and five children.

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Age 46
Tour 15 years
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Cause Fall

foot patrol, weather

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Capt. Jordan,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 5, 2025