THE STAFF OF THE SHERIFFS’ RELIEF ASSOCIATION IS SADDENED TO ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF RETIRED DETECTIVE SERGEANT JAMES R. SMITH. HE PASSED AWAY ON MAY 27, 2025.

JAMES JOINED THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ON JULY 12, 1971 AND RETIRED FROM CERRITOS STATION ON FEBRUARY 17, 2000.

HE WAS A VETERAN AND SERVED IN THE MARINES

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