Roger Marcum

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Service Record

Agency Louisville Kentucky Metro Police Department
Rank Officer
Dates of Service Retired in 2009. Rehired in 2017.[1]
Salary $76,742[2]
Last Known Status Active

Incident Reports

1999 Molestation Charges

Marcum's girlfriend accused him of fondling her young daughter.[1]

Legal Action

Marcum was acquitted on all charges.[1]

2018 Death of Ki'Anthony Tyus

Department Response

An internal investigation determined that Marcum did not violate the department's policy.[3]

Legal Action

In January 2019, Tyus' family sued the driver of the vehicle, the department, and Marcum.[3]

The County Attorney's Office, which represented Marcum, argued that Marcum was protected by qualified immunity because his actions were not a substantial factor in causing the crash.[3]

On December 8, 2021, the lawsuit was settled for $600,000.[3]

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