Former Edgewater Police Chief Duke Smith (second from right)
From Edgewater Police:
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of retired Edgewater Police Chief Henry “Duke” Smith. After beginning his law enforcement career in Kansas, Chief Smith joined the Edgewater Police Department in 1966 and served our community for twenty-five years. He was appointed as the Edgewater Chief of Police in 1979 and led our agency as Chief for twelve (12) years before retiring in 1991. He is believed to be the first African-American Police Chief in the history of Jefferson County.
Chief Smith valiantly fought a lengthy battle with cancer before passing peacefully surrounded by family. He was revered by all who knew and worked with him and was a legend within the Jefferson County law enforcement community. Chief Smith always showed his love for the Edgewater Community and spoke fondly of his Edgewater memories up and until his passing.
Rest in Peace to an Edgewater legend, Chief Henry “Duke” Smith.
Joel has been a resident of Edgewater, Colorado with his family since 2012. He is the Executive Director of local education nonprofit Edgewater Collective and Editor of the Edgewater Echo.
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