Dallas Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, August 19, 2000
Add to My HeroesHarold Franklin Baird, Jr.
Senior Corporal Harold Baird was killed after the patrol car he was riding in was struck by a hit-and-run driver.
Corporal Baird, a field training officer, and his trainee were responding to assist another officer in a pursuit of a stolen car. The officers were driving down a straight stretch of road at approximately 70 mph, with their emergency lights and siren on. Another vehicle turned from its lane and struck the rear of the patrol car.
Upon impact, one of the rear tires burst causing the officer to lose control. The vehicle spun around and struck a utility pole on the passenger side, where Corporal Baird was riding. The suspect then stopped and used a pay phone. Then he picked up his bumper out of the roadway and fled the scene, but was captured later in the day.
Corporal Baird was transported to a local hospital where he died approximately three hours later.
The suspect was sentenced to one year in jail and fined $3,000.
Corporal Baird had received 41 commendations during his 11 years with the Dallas Police Department. He is survived by his wife, two children, parents, and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 11 years
- Badge 6004
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Sentenced to one year
Most Recent Reflection
View all 64 ReflectionsIt has been a while since I have been on here. Wonderful to read the new reflections. To know you have not been forgotten by so many. David told me he thinks of you every day as well as I do. Please keep watching over all your family and friends. I am so sorry there have been so many new officers going to heaven this year. I always pray for all their family and friends. Will never forget you and l will love you forever.
Sharon Dickerson
Hal's momma
September 2, 2020
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