Police Officer Smith Anderson "Buster" Kent, Jr.

Police Officer Smith Anderson
Houston Police Department, Texas
Police Officer Smith Anderson "Buster" Kent, Jr.

Houston Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Tuesday, January 12, 1954

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Smith Anderson "Buster" Kent, Jr.

Police Officer Smith Kent was killed in a motorcycle crash while attempting to stop a speeding car in the 6300 block of Navigation Boulevard.

His police motorcycle struck the side of a truck, causing him to be thrown to the ground.

Officer Kent had served with the Houston Police Department for 19 years and had been assigned as a motorcycle officer for 17 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and brother, who was also a Houston police officer.

Bio

  • Age 48
  • Tour 19 years
  • Badge 135

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash

motorcycle, motorcycle crash, patrol

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Officer Kent,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Houston. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 12, 2024

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