Police Officer Sanford Spencer Smith, Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Police Officer Sanford Spencer Smith

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Saturday, July 15, 1950

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Sanford Spencer Smith

Officer Smith was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a car at 30th and Chestnut streets. He was chasing a speeder at the time of the crash. Officer Smith was a four-year veteran of the force. He left a wife and three young children.

Bio

Age 36
Tour 4 years
Badge 3634

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

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Officer Smith,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Philadelphia. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 15, 2025