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Mark A. Beck
Police Officer

Mark A. Beck

Baton Rouge Police Department — Baton Rouge, LA
Accident
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End of Watch February 25, 2008
Age 33
Tour of Duty 12 yrs
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Gender Male
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Incident

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.

Survivors

He is survived by his wife, two sons, mother, twin sister, niece, and nephew.

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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Beck gave the Baton Rouge Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Baton Rouge community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Beck.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Agency

Department Baton Rouge Police Department
Type Other
Location Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
Platform Identity brpd.ebr.la.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch February 25, 2008
Tour of Duty 12 yrs
Age 33
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Accident

The Sacrifice · Accident

Mark is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.

33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.

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Time

In 2008, 69 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 51st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

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Who

Mark was 33. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Mark had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

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When

February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13.4%.

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How

Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.

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His people

Baton Rouge Police Department has 27 officers remembered here, Mark among them.

Across the years

Police Officer Mark A. Beck

Baton Rouge Police Department · End of Watch February 25, 2008

Where the Name Is Cut

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 45-E

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