Jacob Shirk retired from the Aurora Police Department after 29 years as a Captain. During his tenure with the Aurora Police Department Jake had the opportunity to command a variety of specialized units. He was a SWAT Commander, Emergency Response Team Commander, Communications/911 Commander, Jail Commander, Detective Section Commander, and a District Station Commander. Jake was awarded several Unit Citations and a Meritorious Service Ribbon for his participation as the SWAT Commander in several high-risk incidents. He is also the recipient of the departments second highest award, the Distinguished Service Cross.

Jake is very active in the communities where he works and lives. Jake was a member of the Board of Directors for the Aurora Chamber of Commerce Leadership program, North Aurora Business Association, and Asian Pacific Coalition. Jake is firmly committed to the concept of community policing. The police and the community must be in partnership in order to solve problems.

Jake earned a Bachelor of Science degree, 1987, from Metropolitan State College in Criminology followed by a Master of Arts in Management from the University of Phoenix in 1991. Jake has been married to Vanessa for almost 33 years and they have four children, and 10 grandchildren. Jake describes himself as a dedicated family man and law enforcement professional. He is looking forward to taking the Monument Police Department forward to meet the challenges of the future.

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