The public condolences page for Constable Keith Smith will remain open until Sunday 13th of July.
One of Tasmania Police’s long-serving and respected members, Constable Keith Smith, was killed in the line of duty on Monday 16 June 2025 whilst responding to an incident at North Motton in the state’s north-west.
Keith was an experienced and well-respected officer with 25 years’ experience working in northern and western Tasmania.
He received the Commissioner’s Medal in 2011, and 20-year clasp in 2021, as well as the National Police Service Medal in 2016.
You are invited to leave a message of condolence or support to share with his family and Tasmania Police colleagues.
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