Join us as we
Respond like Jake
When tragedy strikes a law enforcement family, we show up.
The Jacob Pickett Response Organization provides real support—financial, emotional, and practical—when families need it most.
$103,000+
Given in support
100%
Run by volunteers
21
Families helped
EST. 2020
6 Years of service
Real Help. When It Matters Most.
We don’t just raise awareness—we take action.
When a law enforcement family faces loss, trauma, or crisis, JPRO steps in to provide immediate, meaningful support. Every situation is different, which is why we respond in whatever way is needed most.
Support Includes:
RESPONSE FUNDING
for time sensitive immediate critical needs
LONGER TERM SUPPORT
for medical, household, professional, and family needs
TIME & COMFORT
for families to handle crises with less day to day stress
Real Families. Real Impact.
Behind every donation is a family who needed help—and didn’t have to face it alone.
The Gauthier Family:
Facing the unseen with a 4-legged partner
The Farinella Family
Conquering the path to remission
The Thomas Family
Comfort in the unexpected
“Jen, our family couldn’t begin to heal without you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
Built From Loss. Driven By Purpose.
We understand the weight carried by law enforcement families—because this mission is personal. JPRO exists to make sure no family is left to face tragedy alone. When the unthinkable happens, we respond.
Jake’s watch has ended, but
his legacy carries on
“I am Deputy Jacob Pickett’s surviving spouse, Jen Pickett. It is my goal to bring to life an organization that will help others in our law enforcement family… We hope you will support our mission by helping other families and responding like Jake.”
– Jen Pickett, Founder – Jacob Pickett Response Organization
DEAR SUPPORTER
It is our honor to introduce you to our group, the Jacob Pickett Response Organization.
The Jacob Pickett Response Organization, or JPRO (pronounced “J-pro”), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization devoted to assisting Law Enforcement families with financial needs brought on by life’s traumatic events and to facilitate community support.
Deputy Jacob Pickett, Boone County Sheriff’s Office, was shot in the line of duty on March 2nd, 2018, while pursuing a suspect with his K9 Brik. After several days on life support, Jake died on March 5th after donating his organs to help others. Service to others was one of Jake’s greatest passions, and he was constantly assisting others in need. He will be forever remembered for his acts of kindness in helping friends, family, and the community. I am Deputy Jacob Pickett’s surviving spouse, Jen Pickett. It is my goal to give back to the law enforcement family that stood with me during my time of need by leading an organization that helps them when they need us to stand with them.
On March 7th, 2020, we held the Deputy Jacob Pickett 2nd Annual Remembrance Day to raise funds for a family near and
dear to our hearts, the Farinellas. Joe, a deputy for the Tipton County Sheriff’s Department, and his wife, Amanda, have 2 beautiful daughters. In the fall of 2019, Amanda received a heartbreaking diagnosis, stage 4 Adenocarcinoma lung cancer that had spread rapidly through her body. As an organization and community, we “Responded Like Jake” by raising funds to assist with medical bills and other expenses related to their hardship. The community showed overwhelming support for the Farinellas and JPRO. We are happy to report that Amanda is thriving and beating cancer one day at a time with overwhelming success.
Since then, we have held more Remembrance Day fundraisers, each one growing bigger than the last, polo matches, and a law enforcement gala. This year, we will hold our first Heroes & Hearts Festival in June. We have helped 21 families, 7 of which are Boone County law enforcement, and have given over $100,000 out. We have assisted with meal trains, deductibles, purchasing a PTSD service dog, funeral expenses, unexpected household bills, meal subscriptions, animal care, PTSD rehab, Leukemia treatment costs, ongoing cancer medical bills, cleaning services, dog training, meal prep, and the list goes on.
The Jacob Pickett Response Organization needs your support to carry out our mission to help other law enforcement
families. JPRO relies solely on sponsorships, fundraising, and donations. Funds and item donations will be used to carry out our mission.
We hope you will join us in supporting other law enforcement families by responding like Jake.
Sincerely,
Jen Pickett
Founder
