Arkansas' oldest police officer retires at 93

Arkansas' oldest police officer retires at 93 at the end of a 65-year career.

[@isaac198428]

Definitely wasn’t about the money but actually *serving his community.* Remember, when he started working as a cop he worked for free. This is what being a peace officer is. It was a calling for this gentleman.

[@ralphsanz1565]

Absolutely ❤

[@ralphsanz1565]

Absolutely 💯💙💙💙

[@0H9D]

And a calling should be what drives us to work anywhere.

[@Briselance]

Being a peace officer is... working for free?? Oh hell no. Each work deserves salary. Especially when said work involves the carrying and risk of use of firearms against armed criminals. You have to have motivation different than money, but you can't expect people to actually work pretty much anywhere without a decent salary. The calling should be what drives you to work, of course. But the calling AND the salary (amongst some other things, but these two first and foremosy) are what should make you stay.

[@mjs1557]

Well I guess he saw it from a different perspective than most people. I wish him luck in retirement and hope he has fun fishing.

[@reynasanchez138]

I had a hard time believing he was 93. He looks great for his age. Thank you for your service, sir

[@goldenwolf8081]

He looks 63 at the most. He is a legend.

[@natalied5917]

Us black people dont show age.

[@usaelpaisdetodolomejor5848]

​@@natalied5917Get that old man off the streets, he can't arrest a fly.

[@ttinnovations3310]

wow, I'm not 50 yet and feeling the sign, 93 Congrats, may the force be with you

[@sandasturner9529]

Ha, that's a good use of the line.

[@giovannifontanetto9604]

He does what he loves

[@AmishHitman73.Archive]

im sure he will connect with the force comment.......

[@claymack1109]

Uh huh I see what you did there...very good

[@BORN-to-Run]

@@giovannifontanetto9604 There's a KEY: Doing WHAT YOU LOVE!

[@NerdyRed23]

God bless this gentleman 65 years in the law enforcement 🚨

[@stellabellafontay9366]

This gentleman makes Arkansas look like a nice place to live. Well done Sir. 👏🏽

[@nittygrittywithcarlton2203]

But history says he'll no😂😂

[@justlooking4771]

Thank you so much for your lifetime of service, Officer Buckshot! 💙💙💙💙💙

[@GOHOGWILD]

That’s such a cool name ngl

[@everydaychemistry6231]

​@@GOHOGWILDExactly what I think everytime I hear his name lol

[@denver.d7030]

You live there?

[@krissy0628]

He looks soooo good for his age in every sense, mental, physical, !!

[@esdee878]

How wonderful that everyone respects him so much. Happy retirement 🥰

[@Bradytheawesomeman777]

Thank you for your service, my friend. 🖤💙🖤

[@ROSUJACOB]

you are welcome,tom.

[@Bradytheawesomeman777]

@@ROSUJACOB my name, is not, Tom. It’s Brady

[@OsceolaNola7]

Policing is just a job, no such thing as a blue life.

[@Bradytheawesomeman777]

@@OsceolaNola7 It is when you serve the people of your community. 🖤💙🖤

[@John315]

Imagine how strange it will feel for him, when one day he wakes up and doesn't go to work, after so many decades of being there every day...

[@TheRealCozy]

He took a job from others.

[@TheRealCozy]

And he hasn’t protected anybody for the last 20 years . He would’ve been 70. Let’s be real

[@UmUs]

​@@TheRealCozyWhat job? He's not an active officer running after criminals, he's pretty much just a PR guy, and he seemed to do his job pretty damm well!

[@ryansmith1115]

​@@TheRealCozyhe didn't take anything from anyone. Quit being trash

[@InconspicuousChap]

It's very rare to meet this level of integrity these days. Many from those generations of 1920-s, 1930-s, 1940-s had it.

[@gil7875]

I don’t think it was about the money. It’s something he loved doing with his time. It wasn’t work to him. Nothing wrong with that. Of course he was to old to be out there patrolling as a beat cop. He had a good relationship with the community so the Department gave him a safe position off the streets.

[@aloyd6157]

there are better roles a community leader , should have retire long ago

[@ryansmith1115]

​@@aloyd6157well this is what he wanted to do.

[@Mrs.Weddington]

Happy Retirement Mr. Buckshot!❤

[@sylvestercarter618]

Well,nothing can stop this gentleman from doing the things he loves, wow

[@usaelpaisdetodolomejor5848]

Get that old man off the streets, he can't arrest a fly.

[@drewski1535]

Bless this man congrats to you

[@michaelmontano4280]

I remember first hearing about him when he was 91 even though I'm over here in Arizona. About to turn 94??? Damn!

[@russelljohnson6267]

95. this video was posted in March of last year and his Birthday is in may

[@gabecollins5585]

The dedication is unrivaled. Wow. Congratulations to him.

[@2909dk]

actually it is, some other guy did 74 last i checked

[@fnln544]

What an incredible American considering his service as a peace officer and society. An inspiration to citizens and other law enforcement alike. Blessings!

[@usaelpaisdetodolomejor5848]

Get that old man off the streets, he can't arrest a fly.

[@wendysbaconator1175]

I want to know how he got the nickname buckshot. god bless this man and hopefully he has a long happy retirement.

[@KingKsEDC]

There's a pic when he's on scene pointing a shotgun...maybe that's how he got the name? He's awesome. That's all I know.

[@TacticalRamen]

he blasted a man with buckshot

[@identitymatrix]

Buckshot is actually a banger name

[@classicstorm]

Said he got it when he was a kid...

[@wardengentles53]

Beautiful man. God bless him and everyone he's touched.

[@dantheman115]

Thanks for all your years of service!. The good Lord kept you healthy all those years and watched over you God Bless you sir you are an inspiration to all officers at every age including myself.😊

[@09tahoeppv]

65 years man bless him not many cops out there like him they are all law breakers now bless him that he was one of the real ones

[@wishunter9000]

Really? “All” cops are lawbreakers now?

[@ifGarage]

Even the news anchors started to get emotional, respect to Buckshot Smith!

[@L.A.Roberts]

Congratulations Buckshot ❤️ I pray your enjoying retirement after all of those years of amazing service ❤️

[@r.l.sturgeonmoore7475]

Thank you so much for your service!!!! 💙🇺🇲💙🇺🇲💙🇺🇲

[@usaelpaisdetodolomejor5848]

Get that old man off the streets, he can't arrest a fly.

[@wandalovejoy4314]

That's amazing!! Congratulations on a stellar career!!❤❤

[@Furball2k]

Buckshot has got to be the best nickname ever!

[@xpr3ss.755]

Surely not the best ever

[@david.b4186]

Hope the Town council Blesses Loads him with lots of Gold/Silver for such Lengthy, Faithful and HONORABLE service, 2nd to none, as a thankyou.

[@gardennovice7896]

Wow! I hope to live a long wonderful life like him. God bless him!

[@cesars7860]

What a full life. I'm happy for old dude. He's got it figured out.

[@CMane]

This man looks great for 93!!!

[@robertmontana648]

Much respect and appreciation sir..

[@ingodwetrustdellaware-inc8322]

Lord almighty Bless Him..

[@tristangraham706]

Thanks for your service sir! Enjoy your time off🎉

[@brianshoubert7803]

Thank You for Your service, Officer Buckshot! God Bless You! 👍

[@edwardbright9434]

We here in Columbia SC love you great jobs boss man

[@danielnunez-dc2sb]

This man is a inspiration we got him and we got a 48 year old riding bulls at the highest levels all these guys are an inspiration that you don’t quit until your ready bless you buckshot smith and have a good time fishing

[@SMcCaskill]

Hope you're enjoying your retirement Buckshot! God Bless you sir!

[@sayitso]

Now just hearing Mr Buckshot Smith story! I pray you enjoying every moment… If you like come to Georgia… I live on and own a 300 acres farm with several fishing spots. You and your family are welcome over to Georgia…

[@dalgill4314]

thank u for your service !! god bless from law enforcement officers ❤

[@Kingofhearts3d]

very respectful among everyone in Arkansas and across the country may his life be very blessed.

[@whatdeyadoes]

I feel like all of us won’t be able to retire at 65, and this is going to be a lot of people’s reality. But i love that he loved his job

[@awkwardsanchez6231]

Wow thank you for you service!

[@Youngentrepreneur777]

God bless you sir!

[@robinbyrd4430]

Thank you for your service👍🏾💯 Amazing!

[@lyndag.5563]

Wow! Much respect!

[@mebeingU2]

That man gets around amazingly for 75…Let alone 93!! Enjoy your time off, well deserved!!

[@ilovemusic6794]

What an amazing man!

[@janetmiller2980]

Thank you for your service 🙏

[@Nightprideenclave_studio]

Everyone comment with love and respect and salute to him

[@joeltorresgonzalez]

Wao... I'm doing 20 right now, and I want to retire right now.. I'm speechless 😮.

[@omccc]

😂😂

[@soulsouthmusic8635]

Dedicated to service. An example. Enjoy fishing Sir.

[@frankie_goestohollywood]

God bless you for serving your community, sir 🙏 So glad that you made it 👍🫶💪👏

[@richboyd8635]

God Bless for all you done for service

[@stedye]

All the best Officer Buckshot . Hope the next decade is peaceful and joy filled for you Sir .

[@dereksmith.]

Dude, what a cool story and cool guy. Much respect for him!

[@francesw.5919]

CONGRATULATIONS! You are an inspiration! Peace to you…🥰

[@braunibald]

imagine being this active in that age, this dude has a passion!

[@bonum0901]

Какой крутой дед!))) Рад что мне выдало это в рекомендациях))

[@Adeniyi3884]

Wow, great man. Thanks for your service sir. ❤

[@harrystrickland2569]

Thank you sir!!!

[@NickCADA]

Truly an inspirational man. God Bless him.

[@Megan-fc4rr]

Thank you for your service. I hope you are enjoying your retirement!

[@demariojason]

Thank you for your service sir.

[@jimmijames6294]

Congratulations Buckshot. Thank You for your service.

[@me21464]

65 year career!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@identitymatrix]

It's quite sad that he wants to continue doing this job because he loves it so much, but his age just wouldn't allow it anymore. Can't imagine doing a job for more than 60 years and finally doing it for the last time.

[@StrangeScaryNewEngland]

Yeah imagine feeling like your trapped in a broken body while your mind still wants to move. Very sad.

[@UmUs]

That's a pretty depressing way to put it​@@StrangeScaryNewEngland

[@ruthking9416]

Amazing ❤🎉😊

[@Shield.148]

I wish you a long, healthy, happy retirement Sir!

[@timdegraff5483]

What a great inspiration for our younger law enforcement. "I love it" When asked what kept him going.

[@ShawnCarter-rm4mr]

CONGRATULATIONS YOUNG MAN I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST IN YOUR LIFE GOD BLESS YOU KEEP UP WITH THE GOOD WORK ❤❤❤

[@adamherman460]

True hero you can say that he has caring heart for people

[@jacobme1080]

The lord almighty will always be with you! I salute and respect you sir!

[@victorianix7679]

🙌🏾 thank u for ur service officer buckshot!

[@Lishen-rh8mp]

Salute to you sir, enjoy your retirement

[@UTR1]

What a great name. Decorated jacket, laser focused, no BS. Seems like it was a wonderful privilege for these officers to work with a guy who's seen it ALL

[@KayCandles]

God Bless Him! ❤

[@jsolt143]

god bless you brother as a retired police officer may you have a great life

[@psychoaftershok]

we need more cops like buckshot, cops that are all about the community, not just about themselves. god bless.

[@edwardbright9434]

Thts great job Sir

[@mhizplease2685]

⛅️🇧🇧⛪️📖🙏🏾🫡🫡🫡FROM BEAUTIFUL BARBADOS I SALUTE YOU SIR!🫡🙏🏾 May The Creator CONTINOUS BLESSINGS Be Upon You,Your Family And The City👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾🫡🙏🏾🤗May You Be BLESS With A LONG RETIREMENT SIR!⛪️📖🙏🏾🫡

[@Aztesticals]

This guy is in better shape than 55% of all cops

[@bbpersonalpage1613]

A huge blessing 🙌🏿

[@ricardogalliani5792]

Congratulations to this Warrior!!!

[@marciachildress4321]

Happy Retirement Mr. Smith ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@deonteamitchell3703]

How come this don't have close to a million likes 🤔

[@truthgirl72]

That's amazing. Thank God, for his service 🙌🏾🙏🏽

[@ConfederateDixieDarling]

God bless this incredible man.

[@santrassmith6194]

GOD BLESS YOU 🙌 BUCKSHOT almost 65 yrs and now 93 you "DEFINITELY LOVED IT" 🙏❤ 🤲

[@stavroslask1292]

Much love for him! I wish he was my neighbor!

[@DJWOLFLIVE]

They should do a major movie about this man. 63 years is a long time to be a police officer especially when you’re risking yourself every day. Wow!

[@stef1lee]

Thank you, sir, for your many years of service. ❤

[@choppermike3329]

Would have been nice if the reporter could have correctly pronounced his nickname, "Buckshot". Not Bucksot. He is a rare breed. Thanks for your service!

[@JakeC-xx8zq]

I was wondering if I was the only one to notice that.

[@animemangafan1987]

Damn that fall who forced him to retire but he's still a good cop with sharp eyes on patrol

[@toughharley1903]

That's amazing he was still working serving and protecting, the things he has seen

[@cherietillman9279]

Thank you for being a great person and police officer

[@nyk3334]

God bless!

[@FRAGResourceTTV]

Buckshot is the dopest name I ever heard

[@GodIsFavorable]

All I can say when I look at this Man is, God Is So Good! Your hard work dedication is well Respected!🙏🏼🥰♥️

[@pzkpfw6864]

He signed out 1 round for his pistol on first day. Returns same round 65 years later.