Westfield police receive donation from Laird family

Hamilton County residents Mike and Debbie Laird presented the Westfield Police Department with a generous donation to fund a Community Day to be held in Westfield July 31.  The Lairds are the parents of fallen Indianapolis Police Officer Jake Laird, who gave his life in the line of duty Aug. 18, 2004.  In his honor, the Westfield Police Department will pay tribute to Jake and promote the spirit of community by providing an afternoon of food and fun for the residents of Westfield. 

After Jake’s death, the Lairds established the Jake Laird Memorial Fund, which provides funds for local law enforcement agencies in need of new equipment, innovating new programs and assistance with officer hardships.  The Laird Family is known as friends to numerous police agencies throughout Indiana sponsoring programs that strengthen community relations.  “We are deeply grateful to the Laird’s for their generosity,” says Westfield Police Chief Joel Rush.  “We are extremely honored to be able to pay tribute to Officer Jake Laird and his family here in Westfield."

The Laird’s donation will also help fund the purchase of a bike to supplement the Police Department Bicycle Patrol Program.  Officers will be able to provide patrols in our many parks, neighborhoods and the trial system.