We would like to thank you all for your kind words and shared memories of Sergeant lan Taylor, as well as for your patience with us in this extremely difficult time.

The impact that lan had on not only our department, but this community, and every life he touched, is immeasurable. There are no words that would do justice to the man we had the honor to know. Simply put, if you knew him, you were lucky.

Sergeant Detective lan Taylor was a 21-year law enforcement veteran. lan began his career as a Patrol Officer for the Lawrence Police Department in 2003. lan served the community of Lawrence with pride until 2010 when he transitioned to serving the Wilmington Police Department until 2011. The Billerica Police Department welcomed lan in 2011 and promoted him to the Criminal Bureau where he worked as a detective until April 26, 2024. This is also the date that lan was promoted to Sergeant, a title that was very much earned. In 2018, lan was recognized by the Watertown Fire Department with a Medal of Commendation for his life saving efforts at in accident in Watertown. The wealth of knowledge that lan brought to the Billerica Police Department was boundless. In addition to his work as a detective, lan worked tirelessly as part of the Billerica Substance Awareness and Prevention Committee to help those struggling with substance abuse. Ian dedicated his life to helping others and saved countless lives in the process.

As a person, lan was infectious. His ability to listen, good will, wit, and perpetually up to something grin, shed light on each person whose paths crossed his. When he wasn’t giving advice or helping a colleague, you could find lan wherever he hid the peppermint patties.

lan was a son to Sandy Crane, retired Lawrence Police Captain Wayne Taylor, and his stepmother Lisa, a brother to Zachary and Cameron, a devoted husband to Mindy, a loving father to Nathan and Kylee, and a loved one to his countless family and friends. Please keep lan’s family in your thoughts as they navigate this unimaginable time.

We know that many of you have thoughtfully inquired as to how you can help and have posted a link below for The Greg Hill Foundation. This foundation is holding a fundraiser for Sergeant Detective Taylor’s family in this impossible time and will match donations up to $5,000. Additionally, The Greg Hill Foundation will cover any credit card transaction fees, so 100% of your donation goes directly to the Taylor Family. Greg Hill Foundation Fundraiser