Local law enforcement mourns GPD Assistant Chief Terrence Pierce

BY JENNIFER CABRERA

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Local law enforcement agencies have posted tributes to Gainesville Police Department (GPD) Assistant Chief Terrence Pierce, who died peacefully Saturday morning with family members at his side. Pierce joined GPD in June 2016 after 26 years of service with the Montgomery County Maryland Police Department.

GPD officers are authorized to wear badge covers until Pierce’s memorial service at 4 p.m. on Wednesday in the GPD Hall of Heroes.

Alachua County Sheriff Clovis Watson, Jr., also posted a tribute, adding, “We have the watch from here Assistant Chief Pierce.”

Alachua Police Department and High Springs Police Department also offered condolences.

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On March 10, dozens of GPD officers joined a vehicle parade past Pierce’s home to show their support for Pierce and his family.

Screenshot from video on Gainesville Police Department Facebook page
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