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Leonard Charles Smith,[1] nicknamed "Buckshot", is an American retired police officer who is known as the oldest Arkansas police officer.[2][3]
Early life and career
[edit]Smith was born in Buena Vista, Arkansas on May 12, 1929.[4]
Smith was a reserve police officer of the Ouachita County, Arkansas police department.[5]
Reliable sources to add
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References
[edit]- ^ "Arkansas police officer turns 90, becomes the oldest active police officer in the state". KLBK-TV. January 16, 2020. Archived from the original on November 28, 2020. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ Budd, Malika (March 28, 2021). "He's a cop. He's 91. And he has no plans to retire". CNN. Archived from the original on December 4, 2022. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ Zeringue, Neale (March 31, 2023). "A state's oldest police officer retires at 93". WGHP. Archived from the original on June 7, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ Gill, Bradly (February 2, 2024). "Black History in Ouachita County: L.C. Buckshot Smith". Camden News. Archived from the original on March 27, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ "Reserves back up police". Camden News. Camden, Arkansas. May 26, 1977. p. 2A. Retrieved March 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Villafranca, Omar (March 9, 2021). "91-year-old police officer has no plans to retire". CBS News. Archived from the original on March 24, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ "On Patrol". Camden News. Camden, Arkansas. April 21, 1977. p. 15. Archived from the original on March 27, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Dudley Jr., Kevin; Gully, Scarlett (March 31, 2023). "Happy Retirement!: Officer L.C. "Buckshot" Smith of Camden Police retires after 60 years of service". KTVE. Archived from the original on March 12, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ Franseen, Jeane (May 8, 2022). "Arkansas' oldest police officer reflects on law enforcement journey". KATV. Archived from the original on August 15, 2022. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ Sanders, William (July 5, 2021). "92-year-old Camden police officer still on the job helping community". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Archived from the original on July 17, 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ Hayes, Kelly (March 11, 2021). "'I love people': 91-year-old police officer still patrolling in Arkansas with no plans to retire". WITI. Archived from the original on November 30, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ Zygowicz, Melissa (February 5, 2021). "One of the oldest working police officers is a 91-year-old Arkansas man". KTHV. Archived from the original on May 11, 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ Sturdivant, Randolph Terrance (February 25, 2021). "This 91-year-old police officer has no plans to retire". WUSA. Archived from the original on May 26, 2022. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ "Betty J. Lewis Unsung Hero, Buckshot Smith". Southern Arkansas University Tech. Archived from the original on September 21, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ Phifer, Gabrielle (January 16, 2020). "Camden police officer turns 90, becomes the oldest active police officer in Arkansas". WJTV. Archived from the original on January 20, 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ Sanders, William (July 4, 2021). "'Buckshot' marks nearly 50 years in law enforcement, celebrates 92nd birthday". El Dorado News-Times. Retrieved March 27, 2024.