Gerald Raymond Smith

Pahrump Justice Court, Nevada

End of Watch: Monday, January 18, 2021

Biographical Information

Age: 60
Tour: 16 years
Badge: Not available

Incident Details

Cause: COVID19
Incident Date: Not available

Court Bailiff Gerald Smith died from complications as a result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.

Bailiff Smith had served with the Pahrump Justice Court for 16 years. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

The Effects of COVID on Law Enforcement

Beginning in early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country began to contract COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Due to the nature of their job, law enforcement officers were required to work and interact with the community even as the majority of the country was self-quarantined. As a result, hundreds of officers died from COVID-related illnesses and other complications.

Corrections agencies, in particular, suffered tremendous losses due to the constant and close proximity between the corrections officers and large inmate populations. Since March 2020, ODMP has verified that over 900 law enforcement officers have died as the result of a confirmed or presumed exposure while on duty and continues to work with hundreds of other agencies that have suffered a COVID-related death.

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Plaque Location & Image

North Wall Column 19 Row B     View The Plaque