It is with heavy hearts that the Dunwoody Police Foundation shares the devastating news of the unexpected passing of Detective Jordan Laverty, Badge #1514.
Detective Laverty faithfully served the citizens of Dunwoody for eight years and previously served three years with the DeKalb County Police Department. Throughout his career, Jordan embodied what it means to serve with honor—demonstrating unwavering dedication, integrity, and compassion for the people and community he so proudly protected. His absence leaves an immeasurable void in the Dunwoody Police Department, among his fellow officers, and throughout our entire community.
Jordan leaves behind his beloved wife and four children. As a Foundation, our hearts ache for his family, for his colleagues, and for the countless lives he touched through his service. This loss is deeply personal to us all. The Dunwoody Police Foundation exists to stand beside our officers and their families in times of hardship—and today, that mission has never been more important.
In the wake of this tragedy, the Foundation is doing everything possible to ensure that Detective Laverty’s family receives the support they need during this unimaginably difficult time. Through your generosity, we have been able to provide immediate assistance to his loved ones and help relieve some of the financial burdens that follow such a heartbreaking loss.
We are profoundly grateful to our community of residents, local businesses, and supporters who have already stepped forward with kindness, prayers, and donations. Your compassion is allowing us to care for Jordan’s family, and for that, we are sincerely thankful. Together, we are showing what it truly means to be Dunwoody Strong—a community that stands united behind those who protect us.
If you wish to support the family of Detective Laverty, please know that the Dunwoody Police Foundation is the only organization authorized by his family to collect donations on their behalf. You may also contribute directly through the official GoFundMe link shared below.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us honor Detective Laverty’s life, his service, and his sacrifice. Though he may be gone, his legacy of courage and compassion will forever live on in the city he served so faithfully.
