Albert Oscar DeSmet served in the U.S. Air Force for 3 years and 10 months. Albert served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Patrolman Albert DeSmet was killed when his patrol car was struck during a high-speed pursuit. Clinton Township Police were pursuing a vehicle traveling into Roseville after the driver had rammed and hit two vehicles. Patrolman DeSmet and his partner activated their emergency lights and pulled onto the southbound lanes of Gratiot when the vehicle struck them from behind. The patrol car slid into the median, and the driver continued to drive until he crashed at the intersection on 12 Mile Road. The driver of the vehicle was found not guilty by reason of insanity and released after being committed to a state hospital for four years. Patrolman DeSmet had served with the Roseville Police Department for 24 years.
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24 years. You could have gone home.
Patrolman DeSmet gave the Roseville Police Department 24 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Roseville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman DeSmet.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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