Tasmania Police has released details on the 57 year-old constable who was shot and killed in the line of duty at North Motton on Monday.
The officer has been named as Keith Anthony Smith, a 25-year veteran of the police service.
Constable Smith was killed when he fellow officer attended the premises to serve a court-ordered warrant to repossess the home.
Tasmanian Police Commissioner Donna Adams says Constable Smith was a dedicated officer over a distinguished career with Tasmania Police, who was highly regarded and admired by his colleagues.
Constable Smith had worked in communities across the North and North-West and, for the past five years, was an officer working at Ulverstone police station.
“Keith was a respected and committed officer, and his loss will be deeply felt across our policing family and the wider community,” Commissioner Adams said.
“My heart goes out to Keith’s wife and family. We will be supporting them in every way we can during this incredibly difficult time.
“The Blue Family will come together today, and over the next days and weeks, and will support the family and each other.”
The family of Constable Smith has asked for privacy at this time.
Constable Smith joined Tasmania Police in 2000, graduating in, 2001, and was a passionate cyclist, participating in the 2011 Police Charity Trust bike ride.
Constable Smith served in Northern District in both the Northern Crime Management Unit and uniform roles until 2020, when he transferred to Ulverstone uniform.
He received the Commissioner’s Medal in 2011 and 20-year clasp in 2021, as well as the National Police Service Medal (15 years) in 2016.
