Jim Baird is interim chief of police for the Ann Arbor Police Department. He was named to this position after the retirement of Chief John Seto in 2015.

Timeline

February 16, 2016. Appointed by City Council as chief of police at the City Council meeting, appointment effective February 22, 2016.

August 2015. Named interim chief of police.

May 2013. Promoted to deputy chief, operations division.

2012. Promoted to lieutenant.

May 2008. Awarded Command Officer of the Year "for his role in the department's crisis response unit, firearms training and remedial training".

2004. Michigan Daily story on Taser program in department. Baird in charge of Taser program.

1999. Promoted to sergeant.

1993. Hired as patrol officer, Ann Arbor Police Department.