Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman William Jordan was shot and killed after interrupting a burglary in progress. His killer was never identified. Policeman Jordan had served with the Butte Police Department for nine years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three children, and mother.
In Our Keeping
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
Honored here by 1 sentinel - 1 tribute.
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Tributes
134 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Policeman Jordan gave the Butte Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Butte community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman William F. Jordan is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In MT, 93 of 142 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 65.5% of this state's fallen. That is 11.3 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Butte Police Department, 10 of 14 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 71.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William F. Jordan's cause is highlighted.
How William F. Jordan Compares
Offender Outcome
Not available
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William F. Jordan is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William F. Jordan was killed by handgun; .45 caliber.
Others Who Wore This Badge
13 officers from Butte Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
