Mac Marquette
Service Record
Decatur Alabama Police Department
| Rank | Officer |
| Dates of Service | November 2, 2022.[1] - December 7, 2023[2] |
| Last Known Status | Terminated[2] |
Marquette's name is frequently shown as Mac Bailey Marquette.
Commendations
2023 Medal of Commendation
On September 18, 2023, Marquette received the department's Medal of Commendation "for optimizing the operation of equipment that enhances the safety and quality of life for our residents".[3] Marquette used a drone to help "capture multiple fleeing suspects" and "quickly locate an emotionally disturbed woman".[4]
Incident Reports
2023 Death of Steve Perkins
Response Timeline
Marquette was placed on paid administrative leave.[2]
On December 7, 2023, Marquette was fired.[2][5]
On December 12, 2023, Perkins' family filed a lawsuit against the city, the officers, the towing company, and the bank.[6]
On January 5, 2024, a jury indicted Marquette for murder.[7]
LEO Ratings
References
- ↑ David Gambino, Ranking officer at scene of Perkins shooting previously disciplined for use of force, Decatur Daily, 2023-12-16
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Javon Williams, Three officers fired, one officer suspended in connection to Steve Perkins shooting death, WAFF, 2023-12-07
- ↑ Award Recipients, Decatur Police Department, 2023-09-18
- ↑ David Gambino, Officer achievements recognized at ceremony as new police sworn in, Decatur Daily, 2023-09-20
- ↑ Jaide Timm-Garcia, Former Alabama police officer charged with murder in fatal shooting of a Black man outside his home, CNN, 2024-01-05
- ↑ Josiah Elmore, ‘Crippling to the City’: Perkins family files lawsuit, attorney names officers involved, WHNT, 2023-12-12
- ↑ Decatur officer indicted for murder in connection to death of Steve Perkins, WAFF, 2024-01-05
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