Gainesville Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Monday, February 12, 2001
Add to My HeroesScott Matthew Baird
Police Officer Scott Baird was killed after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to move an obstruction from a roadway in the early morning hours.
The obstruction was a 200-pound batting cage that had been placed in the road behind a high school as a prank. Officer Baird was struck by the cage after the cage was hit by a vehicle.
Officer Baird had served with the Gainesville Police Department for two years. He had recently been named "Most Popular Officer" by local businesses.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 467
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 126 ReflectionsToday marks the 23rd anniversary of this cold, dark day. You have now been gone as long as you were alive. My heart and soul misses you so much every single day, you will never be forgotten. I love you Scott more and more each day.
Mom
Kelly Gaudet
February 12, 2024
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