Hickman Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Friday, March 2, 2018
Add to My HeroesRodney Scott Smith
Police Officer Rodney Smith drowned when his patrol car was washed into a flooded field off of Bernal Avenue.
The area had become flooded as a result of the overflowing Bayou de Chien. He was checking the area when he went missing at approximately 9:15 pm. Multiple agencies responded to the area and began a massive search. His body and patrol were located separately in a flooded field off of Bernal Avenue the following morning.
Officer Smith is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and mother.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour Not available
- Badge 511
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
Most Recent Reflection
View all 164 ReflectionsI ran in uniform in the 2019 (Run to Remember Los Angeles). After I finished the race, I was provided with a photo of Officer Rodney Smith. May GOD bless Officer Smith and his family. His photo will remain on my desk until I retire to remind me of the sacrifice Rodney gave for his country. My condolences.
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