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Odessa police captain retires after 33 years of service
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Tamlyn Price , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about Captain Smith's retirement and career are available from the Odessa Police Department.
The Odessa Police Department is bidding farewell to Captain Darryl Smith, who has retired after more than 33 years of service. During his time with the department, Smith held various roles, including positions in the Patrol Division, Criminal Investigation Division, and Professional Standards Unit. Captain Smith also had experience as a SWAT Commander and Incident Commander.
The Odessa Police Department has expressed sadness at his departure and wishes him well. Further details about Captain Smith's retirement and career are available from the Odessa Police Department.
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Category: safety Published: July 10, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Odessa Police Department is bidding farewell to Captain Darryl Smith, who has retired after more than 33 years of service. During his time with the department, Smith held various roles, including…
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