Police Officer Mark A. Beck
Baton Rouge City Police Department
Louisiana
End of Watch: Monday, February 25, 2008

Biographical Info
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: K945

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Monday, February 25, 2008
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Mark Beck was killed in an automobile accident on US 61 when his patrol car collided with a tractor trailer.

The truck had come to a stop at a railroad crossing, as required by law, when Officer Beck's patrol car struck the rear of the truck.

The officer was transported to Earl K. Long Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. His K9 partner, Xander, was not injured in the crash.

Officer Beck had served with the Baton Rouge City Police Department for 12 years. He is survived by his wife, two sons, mother, twin sister, niece, and nephew.