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Daniel Smith

Case from East Orange, NJ dated Sep 17, 1984

Victim Details

Man Daniel J. Smith

Male

White / Caucasian

East Orange

NJ

1984-09-17

27

Daniel

Smith

07/01/2026

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On the evening of September 17, 1984, Daniel J. Smith, a 27-year-old male patrolman with the Essex County Police Department, was on duty in East Orange, New Jersey. A third-generation police officer, Smith had a lineage of law enforcement service with his grandfather, father, and three uncles all having served. He had joined the Essex County Police Force in January 1983, graduating from the Essex County Police Academy in Cedar Grove, and was known for his dedication and enthusiasm for the job.
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  • Patrolman Daniel J. Smith - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)
  • A Slain Police Officer Gets A Memorial On 280 In East Orange
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    I recently came across an old article about Patrolman Daniel J. Smith, and it got me thinking about ... ...Read More
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