Deputy Sheriff Justin Smith

Deputy Sheriff Justin Smith | Burt County Sheriff's Office, Nebraska
Burt County Sheriff's Office, Nebraska
Deputy Sheriff Justin Smith

Burt County Sheriff's Office, Nebraska

End of Watch Wednesday, July 28, 2021

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Justin Smith

Deputy Sheriff Justin Smith died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.

Deputy Smith was a U.S. Army Reserve veteran. He had served with the Burt County Sheriff's Office for 13 years and also served as the police chief of the Decatur Police Department. He is survived by his wife and two adult sons.

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.

Bio

  • Age 43
  • Tour 13 years
  • Badge 9316
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause COVID19
  • Incident Date Monday, June 28, 2021

communicable disease, COVID-19

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Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden & State Trooper (Retired)

August 28, 2021

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