Court upholds decision of Marco PD officer's reinstatement, backpay
. A new ruling marks the latest victory for former Marco Island police officer Tige Thompson in a two-year-long saga that has now seen the Marco Island resident terminated twice by the department. "Of course we're happy about the decision," Gulf Coast Police Benevolent Association President Matt Sellers said. "Tige's original dismissal from the police department was based on the state attorney choosing not to have him testify in court. And that was based on discipline that was not supported by just or reasonable cause. We're very happy about this decision, but the fight is not over." Mes...