Odessa Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, February 6, 1988
Add to My HeroesScott Stanton Smith
Officer Scott Smith died of injuries he sustained when his motorcycle was struck by a motor vehicle as he responded to a burglary in progress call. Officer Smith lived on life support for six months after the incident. He was assigned to the Traffic Division.
Officer Smith had served with the agency for 3 years. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, parents, and brother.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 137
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Monday, August 3, 1987
Most Recent Reflection
View all 26 ReflectionsOdessa Police Department to honor fallen officer Scott Smith
Posted on February 5, 2021
KOSA NEWS
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department will be holding a ceremony on Saturday to honor a fallen officer.
Officer Scott Smith was killed on February 6, 1988, in a motorcycle crash while responding to a call of a burglary in progress.
The department’s Honor Guard will be placing a wreath at the memorial statue on the station’s front lawn at 7:30 a.m.
The wreath will be on display until sunset.
Police say that anyone who wishes to show their respects is encouraged to visit the memorial.
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