Hamilton county residents Mike and Debbie Laird and the Westfield Police Dept. hosted the annual Jake Laird Community Day on Aug. 5 at Quaker Park, 17501 Dartown Rd. The event, named after IPD Officer Jake Laird who gave his life in the line of duty on Aug. 18, 2004, was an opportunity for the public to meet WPD officers and their equipment, special units and programs. Also included were food and drinks, a rock climbing wall, a dunk tank, face painting, balloon artist, K-9 demonstrations and information on bike safety and child seats. (Photos by Robert Herrington)
