Creating an Organization
inspired by jake
About us:
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 giving life to others. Jake died at the age of 34, leaving behind a wife and two sons, ages 3 and 4.
Jake began his law enforcement career working for Marion County Sheriff’s Office in 2010. In 2013, Jake accepted a position to patrol the streets of Tipton with the Tipton County Sheriff’s Department. Several years later, Jake followed his dream of becoming a K9 handler and began serving the community of Boone County with the Boone County Sheriff’s Office with his furry partner, Brik.
Service to others was one of Jake’s greatest passions and he was constantly assisting others in need. As an organization, we will promote and maintain his legacy of helping others.
Jen Pickett, is Deputy Jacob Pickett’s surviving spouse. Her goal is to bring life to this organization that will help others in the law enforcement family. As a law enforcement officer’s (LEO) wife for years, she knows the ties in law enforcement are strong and we are all one large blue family. After losing Jake in the line of duty, she has felt the bonds of that family more than ever. Her mission is to pay forward that love and kindness. Other LEO families need assistance in areas beyond line of duty injuries and deaths, whether it is a life altering diagnosis, natural disaster, or suicide. Jen wants others to know that in this family no one fights alone.
As an organization, we will Respond like Jake!
Mission:
Assist Law Enforcement families with financial needs brought on by life’s traumatic events and to facilitate community support.
Vision:
Values:
Teamwork
Relieve Hardship
Compassion to serve others
Find unconventional ways to help
#RespondLikeJake
Jake loved his law enforcement family…
He was always ready to volunteer to help his brothers and sisters in need. In his honor, we introduce a not for profit organization with the mission to help law enforcement families when they experience tragic life events.
Tragedy Is Unconventional. Our Response Must Be As Well.
Jake’s story ended tragically. The outpouring of support from the community and law enforcement personnel provided much needed comfort for Jake’s family. Tragedy, though, strikes the extended law enforcement family in many different ways. Often, there are no official ways families can get immediate short term and/or sustained financial support for those families. Unconventional tragedies like a spouse’s devastating diagnosis, a sick child, a tragic accident, or a mental health crisis can be devastating. Some require creative responses when no other help is available. We count on our law enforcement members every day. They should be able to count on us in their times of need.
WHen tragedy strikes an officer’s loved ones, who will respond?
Jake found a way. Jake responded. We will also find a way. We will also respond. Will you join us?
to understand the heart of the organization, you first need to
Understand Jake & Jen
Jen and Jake Pickett shared a passion for making a difference. Jen, a Brownsburg Schools teacher, and Jake, a proud Boone County Sheriff’s Deputy served both professionally and personally. They found injustices and they took action. Whether providing foster care for children in need or organizing an animal rescue in their community, together they contributed to a more caring world. They were often found spending their free time making a difference in big and small ways. Responding is their way of life.
Jen will now set her sights on continuing their shared passion as she educates two young men on the power of good and their father’s legacy of caring for others.