Alpharetta Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Saturday, July 3, 2021
Add to My HeroesClinton Adolphis Martin
Police Officer Clinton Martin died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in a presumed exposure while on duty.
Officer Martin was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Alpharetta Police Department for 15 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.
The Effects of COVID on Law Enforcement
Beginning in early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country began to contract COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Due to the nature of their job, law enforcement officers were required to work and interact with the community even as the majority of the country was self-quarantined. As a result, hundreds of officers died from COVID-related illnesses and other complications.
Corrections agencies, in particular, suffered tremendous losses due to the constant and close proximity between the corrections officers and large inmate populations. Since March 2020, ODMP has verified that over 900 law enforcement officers have died as the result of a confirmed or presumed exposure while on duty and continues to work with hundreds of other agencies that have suffered a COVID-related death.
Visit ODMP's COVID-19 memorial listing every officer who has died as a result of a confirmed or presumed exposure.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 15 years
- Badge 344
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Incident Date Thursday, April 1, 2021
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsIt’s still hard to show up at Headquarters and not see you or hear you ask “How’s it going Cap?” Laurie rode in your Honor this year in the Police Unity Tour. It was very humbling to watch them all ride in, knowing they each represented a fallen officer. We all still miss you very much.
Captain (Retired) Alpharetta DPS Terri O
Alpharetta Dept of Public Safety
May 12, 2023