Police Officer Scott Matthew Baird

Police Officer Scott Matthew Baird | Gainesville Police Department, Florida Police Officer Scott Matthew Baird | Gainesville Police Department, Florida
Gainesville Police Department, Florida
Police Officer Scott Matthew Baird | Gainesville Police Department, Florida
Police Officer Scott Matthew Baird | Gainesville Police Department, Florida
Police Officer Scott Matthew Baird

Gainesville Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Monday, February 12, 2001

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Scott 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

traffic hazard

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Happy 47th Heavenly Birthday, Scott!! Miss and think about you a lot. So much has changed in life, which I know you see, Just know we are all good!!
Love ya!
#467forever

Christina Baird
sister-n-law ALWAYS!

May 3, 2024

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