Police Officer Mark A. Beck
Baton Rouge City Police Department
Louisiana

End of Watch: Monday, February 25, 2008
Cause: Automobile accident

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

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.

 
Photograph: Police Officer Mark A. Beck

Patch image: Baton Rouge City Police Department, Louisiana

Visit Police Officer Beck's memorial at www.ODMP.org