James T. Smith.
Patrolman James Smith succumbed to injuries sustained four days earlier when he was involved in a motorcycle crash on Mill Street. While on patrol, Patrolman Smith's brakes failed, causing him to be propelled over the handlebars into the curb, resulting in brain damage. Patrolman Smith was a United States Army WWII veteran and Purple Heart recipient. He had served with the Belleville Police Department for almost 3 years.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Smith gave the Belleville Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Belleville community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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