Meet Kadi!
This year, CIPF added a new member to the team: Kadi Crooke, Office Manager. Kadi has a passion for and family connection to law enforcement. She has been an excellent addition to our team and we are happy to have her! Here is a little bit more about Kadi.
Tell us a little about yourself: “My name is Kadi Crooke and I have been with the Central Indiana Police Foundation for almost 5 months. I am happily married and our lives revolve around our 2 miniature horses and 3 dogs. We love to be outdoors and spending time together and with family.”
What is your connection to law enforcement?: “I married into a long-time law enforcement family. My husband followed in the footsteps and became an officer shortly before we were married. He has served his community for 13 years now, has been a K-9 officer, and is now currently a Captain at Cumberland Metropolitan Police Department.”
How has your connection to law enforcement shaped your life?: “It has shown me what it’s like to be proud of someone, while at the same time being terrified for and worried about them. Being married to an officer gives you insight into the unknown day-to-day struggles they face, but also the good they do, and why they put on that uniform every day. It also means that you are then part of a large blue family and community. I take pride in knowing that and in being part of a huge support system for the men and women that proudly wear a badge.”
What is your role at CIPF?: “I am in the role of Office Manager, so I assist the Executive Director with day to day tasks, and also help with a little of everything as I am needed!”
Why do you enjoy working/why did you want to work at CIPF?: “Supporting police is something I am very passionate about, especially in these times when law enforcement seems to have more opposition versus advocates. Being here doesn’t feel like a “job” to me, it feels like a purpose. I am able to be involved in the police world in a small way, and being a part of this foundation allows me to give back to our local law enforcement agencies. I can have a hand in encouraging our communities to come together to lift them up and show them that there are still people and organizations out there that believe in them.”
