Oldest Cop In Arkansas Celebrates His 92nd Birthday

LC “Buckshot” Smith has served nearly 60 years in the force and has no plans on slowing down as he entered his 92nd birthday with community-wide celebrations.
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[@pha-thama976]

Let him serve as long as he lives, let's give him his happiness. This man deserved a tons of recognition.

[@the-masterbaiter1251]

“I’ve taken more people home then jail” something all cops should want to brag about

[@the-masterbaiter1251]

@Larry York that’s pretty obvious to anyone with a brain of course it’s not a perfect world cops are there to keep order. I was remarking on his attitude to try and descalate the situation and resolve to arrest as last measure.

[@texless69]

@@the-masterbaiter1251 Your observation is spot on. My father was a police officer for 31 years and he made the exact statement, in a city of 200,000, not sure if that qualifies as a small town. It's all about attitude , as you mentioned. Good comment!

[@princeplato318]

why does he remind me of Barney Fife

[@BritishEngineer]

Liberals be like:

[@ScrubbyBubbles]

Remember reading about this man last year, love this guy. His attitude is just great.

[@mrhymer95]

He doesn't look over 70. Congrats!

[@APT420]

He looks over 70. 76 or 77 but definitely not 92.

[@Jonas-nf2bc]

Stop it. Yes, he does...

[@JuneCarpenter35]

He look 88

[@psychedforlife7176]

I love good news like this! What a great role model for younger people.

[@sugarray8929]

The only good thing I've seen on fox news...oooh wait is NBC.

[@johngregory7167]

This man is a hero and an example for us all.

[@holeeshietpyro4072]

wow hes got the life extension dna in him, this man is a testament to living good and living honest

[@teaseagreen5218]

Love you Buckshot God bless you and keep you safe keep living your best life.

[@tdkinchen2783]

Happy birthday from Texas!! Thank you for your service!!! ♥️🎁💯♥️

[@noanyobiseniss7462]

He'd be fired in most cities in the country for that attitude. We need his type in all cities, not as an aberration.

[@edwinjimenez3802]

HE WOULD NOT BE FIRED BUT FORCED INTO RETIREMENT

[@mohamedsaid9416]

Why? he is such a nice person

[@amderahel]

Happy Birthday

[@dwaynejohnson6042]

Hello rahel I'm DwayneJohnson I'll like to know you on a personal level

[@dwaynejohnson6042]

Where are you from ..?

[@mainmotto]

I wish we all live to see this wonderful mans age

[@JAYNEmM1962]

Happy Birthday!

[@wendysbaconator1175]

This man has clearly touched the lives of everyone in that community.

[@jamesstewart6079]

Salutes

[@Brian88887]

Great man he said he taking more ppl home than to jail he shud be a leader in police reform

[@stellarocquie7957]

And he also said that he likes to HELP people. Bless his heart. Not like the gun-crazy wannabe-hero killer cops we have to FEAR nowadays.

[@vgslife9640]

AWESOME

[@a.g.6983]

thats dope.

[@shaverlocal]

God bless that gentleman! Go for another 20 years or so...

[@SumAnonymousAcapella]

He is a kind soul..... Bless him and his family. ❤

[@Roguetwisterf6]

Thanks for sharing

[@dwaynejohnson6042]

Hello Tracy I'm DwayneJohnson I'll like to know you on a personal level

[@dwaynejohnson6042]

Where are you from...?

[@erichoward1731]

Thanks We Need You Set The Example Thanks So Much

[@wowomg1980]

Think about what type of cars existed when he was born compared to what exists now. Not to mention computers

[@edwinjimenez3802]

NOT TO MENTION THE MOST IMPORTANT THE WHOLE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT OF THE 1960S UNDER THE GREAT INSPIRATION OF DR MARTIN L KING 👑 AMEN 🙏

[@johndough201]

Think about his great attitude in spite of all the abuse he surely must have endured as a cop all these years.

[@lesant7659]

We salute officer Buckshot Smith 👍🏿 From Lafayette Louisiana with luv 💞

[@charriwithrow6498]

I just had to send you a Happy Birthday from Michigan HUG"S!

[@reneechristensen5041]

Congratulations and thank you for ALL service

[@edthecatman658]

Love this guy!❤

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

A true human being 👊🏼💪🏼🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡

[@josephfuquay9587]

Happy 92ndBirthday SIR. 👍

[@janedoe1229]

He is a man of few words. He just like helping. Keep driving your neighbors home. Love small towns

[@donnathomas9111]

Happy Birthday Blessings to you Sir!❤🙏🙏🍦🧁🍭🎂🍾🥂🍹🍬🧁🍦🙏❤❤🙏

[@gew9487]

What a miracle and great example to all. Greatly admire this Officer and am so thankful for his willingness to serve citizens. Great gentleman!!❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@TheHebrewidow]

This is the character we need in law enforcement across the board. He is a peace keeper, serving his community.

[@tashisonam452]

Thank you you the hero black man

[@raulbaeza1954]

Bless his soul👍

[@ssgss4iammacabeefu_]

God bless you sir.

[@brendaperkins5058]

Congrats! 🙏

[@earvetta]

Bless him safety and protection. Thank you Buckshot for your service.

[@mzhazeleyesmama8576]

Congrats!! Thank you For the 60 years of service!!

[@bhappy5510]

So cute. However , when will he collect his pension ??

[@edwinjimenez3802]

HE IS ALREADY COLLECTING HIS PENSION HIS PENSION IS THE GREAT BLESSING OF GOD AMEN 🙏 💖 HE IS BLESSED WITH EXCELLENT HEALTH THAT IS ALL THE PENSION HE NEEDS HOPE WE ARE AS BLESSED NO NEED FOR PENSION IF YOU ARE OUT OF ORDER

[@bhappy5510]

@@edwinjimenez3802 Yes Great that he has his health. However , working until you drop dead with no leisure was not the plan God has for people, especially black folks . Slaves dropped dead in the field .

[@sheldonhchambliss1385]

Great story

[@jeffbasalto5274]

Thank you for your service Buckshot💙

[@sneedmando186]

🎂

[@JakeBor]

This guy is literally my favorite cop in the world.

[@nkaujhmoob86jual72]

Happy 92nd and counting happy birthday 🎂 and thank you for your services

[@enochfinch21]

Doesn't look a day over 62. Happy Birthday Buckshot!!

[@tmwk__]

He’s still moving around great. It’ll keep the heart pumping and the blood flowing working.

[@supreme2005]

Proof that you will live longer by staying active

[@slimking4495]

He got more stripes than a jail suit.

[@widowmaker4008]

Buckshot passed today!!!! Rest in Peace and Love Sir!!!! 💔💔 Thank you for your long long years of service and dedication to the Camden community!!!!

[@armorpro573]

Man, I just read on his story and in comes a news article on his death

[@widowmaker4008]

@@armorpro573 Yeah I looked him up few days back and now this news today. Hope we didn't Jenks the ole fella. Its sad but he did live a long long life and was thr oldestaw enforcement officer in Arkansas.

[@BETTERWORLDSGT]

Happy birthday Officer Smith!!

[@chezzachezza7325]

Legend 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@leetownes1270]

Keep going sir! To God be the glory.😍

[@tonyrogers5710]

Beautiful story..job well done Sir.

[@TheMichaelT123]

Bro respect

[@josecorrea8038]

Happy 92ndBirthday

[@kathleenyoung8916]

Happy Birthday Sir! 🥰

[@TrishandLita]

God Bless him

[@tassarinnemeth4261]

Happy Birthday to you, Sir. Salute, and Respect you from my heart.

[@kongoqueen5143]

He looks great for his age ...wow black indeed don't crack

[@lorrainemcmahon969]

1929 - 2024 rip 🙏

[@Alexa78000]

Congratulations to the cops!! More power and bless,

[@dalgill4314]

congratulations!

[@bronxrailfan9827]

R.I.P

[@ADPDIGITALMEDIA]

Such a feel good story

[@gmanette188]

💕💕

[@tipuuu6749]

Your the man happy birthday to you

[@isabelsanchez822]

hey, black dont crack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Queen76543]

That's what's sup💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@dwaynejohnson6042]

Hello Lisette I'm DwayneJohnson I'll like to know you on a personal level

[@dwaynejohnson6042]

Where are you from...?

[@Queen76543]

U funny

[@Queen76543]

@@dwaynejohnson6042 I'm from Mars

[@dwaynejohnson6042]

@@Queen76543 seriously..

[@jimellis5889]

Someone was threatening my grandad's life in the early 80's. Duputy Buckshot crawled under my grandad's house to make sure he was safe.

[@SugedaBoss1]

Hbd

[@Clj737]

RIP to Buckshot

[@wendyladybug355laurie4]

Happy BLESSED Birthday 🎂🎉,🎉🥰👼👼✝️✝️

[@jeffcarmax154]

May God blessed the older people in their lifestyle

[@troyhall4039]

I found out sadly he passed away july 24th 2024 at the age of 93z

[@johnandersen6752]

They should have asked him how many times in his long career he'd pulled out his gun.

[@stellarocquie7957]

Or killed anyone.

[@fordfamilyvalues7913]

They know the answer to that

[@austinhowells20]

Hi passed away 6 days ago

[@Pebbles13tx]

💙💙🙏🙏💙💙

[@TrishandLita]

Yes a KZbin video I’m finally impressed with ❤

[@sheldonhchambliss1385]

And new york we have security guards his age

[@jerrychance212]

Happy Birthday 🎈 you don't look 92

[@marviniawoods2482]

Happy birthday🙏💙🎂🍨🙌🎁🎁

[@brianellinger6622]

No sir I got no clue about none of that s*** that ain't me

[@luisx000dontfindme]

my hats off to Buckshot

[@topdad8527]

❤️

[@dc9345]

Black don't crack

[@jeannienguyen4878]

☺️👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@christopherdavid1561]

Yay I love mr bucksnort police man old

[@lexmarr5172]

He answered the million dollar question, how to make it this far and still be a cop above ground....he said I take them home.....simply wow..😉

[@carvellidavis4672]

Good story! PEACE 7

[@TheWereparadox]

⬆👮 Destroys the "Im getting to old for this sh!t" line

[@tashikoweinstein435]

Ok, I have to say it, because I am not sure, but am I hearing this right is his name "Buckshot"?!

[@janedoe1229]

Buck shot. I love people. I need something to do

[@vietnamvet258]

Try working in Brooklyn see how long you last

[@giggityking6505]

Glad cops are getting respect again.

[@monteanthony1022]

Yeah cause he gives respect

[@rollsroycenetwork1221]

We don’t hate cops. Just the racist ones who try to justify killing someone unarmed because they paid with counterfeit money

[@giggityking6505]

@@rollsroycenetwork1221 You know it would have been more satisfying if the prison Derek was going to was IMPEL DOWN.

[@abdirhmangurhan353]

Good1good

[@BigBoss-gq2nt]

So how many gold watches will he get when he retires

[@GiorkosR]

is he alive?

[@sgtproximity9426]

He just passed today

[@armorpro573]

He's dead now

[@edwinjimenez3802]

HE LOOKS GREAT GOD BLESS HIM AMEN MY RESPECT SIR TO BE ABLE TO WORK AT HIS AGE IS TRULY A BLESSING WORK IS A BLESSING FROM GOD MANY RETIRE EARLY TO JUST BECOME A SOFA POTATOE I BELIEVE YOU SHOULD WORK UNTIL THE DAY YOU DIE DIE WITH HONOR

[@thegreyghost5385]

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