Mark Morales
From LEO Ratings
Service Record
| Agency | 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
Department Response
Legal Action
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 Dec 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
- ↑ 1.0 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
- ↑ 2016 Annual Statement, Las Cruces Police Department
- ↑ 2017 Annual Statement, Las Cruces Police Department
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 McCowan v Morales Opinion, Tenth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals, 2019-12-27
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