KWPD Deputy Chief Randy Smith Retires

Today the Key West Police Department honors Deputy Chief Randy Smith on his retirement.

Deputy Chief Smith has been serving with the Key West Police Department since 2005. Before coming to the Department, Smith worked as an insurance fraud investigator. He is the son of a retired Coral Springs Police Department Sergeant.

In his time with the Key West Police, he has served as a road patrol officer, general case detective, special operations detective, the team leader of the Dive Team, Underwater Search and Rescue Team Leader, and, like his father, an internal affairs inspector.

“We’ve worked together for 20 years,” said Chief Sean Brandenburg. “He is probably the best internal affairs investigator that I know. It’s been a true honor to work together.”

Deputy Chief Smith has received numerous accolades and awards, including the Life Saving Award, Chief’s Commendation, Unit Award, Officer of the Quarter, Officer of the Half, and Man of Valor.  In 2020, he graduated from the 279th Session of the FBI National Academy Program held in Quantico, Virginia.