Officer Laird was appointed to the Police Department on March 6, 2000. He served as a patrol officer on the IPD's South District where he was known as a professional who was respected and well-liked by co-workers. After graduating from Warren Central High School in 1991, Laird joined the Marines where he served 8 years. Laird is survived by his wife and 7-year old daughter.

The Jake Laird Memorial Fund was created in 2004 by Jakes parents, Mike and Debbie Laird.

The mission of the memorial fund is to provide financial contributions to law enforcement agencies for the purchase of new equipment or the institution of new instructional programs, and financial assistance to officers injured in the line of duty.

For more information or to make a donation visit:   www.thejakelairdmemorialtourney.org