Mark Morales

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Service Record

Las Cruces New Mexico Police Department

Main article: Las Cruces New Mexico Police Department
Rank Officer
Dates of Service Ended in 2019.[1]
Last Known Status Retired[1]

Commendations

2016 Chief's Letter of Recognition

In 2016, Morales received the Chief's Letter of Recognition.[2]

2017 Officer of the Month and Chief's Letter of Recognition

In 2017, Morales was recognized as Officer of the Month by the Las Cruces New Mexico Police Department and received the Chief's Letter of Recognition.[3]

Incident Reports

2015 Arrest of Warren McCowan

Main article: Warren McCowan (2015)

Response Timeline

In 2017, McCowan filed a lawsuit, claiming violations of his rights under the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments.[1]

The District Court ruled that Morales' actions violated McCowan's rights, and Morales was not entitled to qualified immunity.[4]

On December 27, 2019, the Tenth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals rejected Morales' appeal.[4]

In 2021, the lawsuit was settled for $180,000.[1] ‎

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Las Cruces pays $180,000 to settle lawsuit over ‘rough ride’ in police car, Albuquerque Journal, 2021-10-04
  2. ↑ 2016 Annual Statement, Las Cruces Police Department
  3. ↑ 2017 Annual Statement, Las Cruces Police Department
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 McCowan v Morales Opinion, Tenth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals, 2019-12-27

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