Senior Police Officer Mark Albert Hall, Sr.

Mark Albert Hall, Sr.

Senior Police Officer Mark Hall died after contracting COVID-19 while on duty.

Officer Hall was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the New Orleans Police Department for 35 years. He is survived by his wife, daughter, and son.

Officer Hall's son graduated from the New Orleans police academy and was sworn in the day after Officer Hall's death. His son was issued his badge number.

Beginning in early 2020, due to the requirements of their job, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the United States contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Hundreds of law enforcement officers died from medical complications as a result of contracting the virus while remaining on duty and interacting with the community.