THE STAFF OF THE SHERIFFS’ RELIEF ASSOCIATION IS SADDENED TO ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF RETIRED LIEUTENANT RONALD J. SMITH.  HE PASSED AWAY ON JULY 30, 2025.  RON JOINED THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT NOVEMBER 21, 1990. HE RETIRED ON JUNE 21, 2021, WHILE ASSIGNED TO TWIN TOWERS CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.