Smyrna Police Department Mourns the Loss of Veteran Officer Ray Jones

Smyrna Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own.

Officer Ray Jones, a 31 year veteran of the department, lost his battle with cancer on September 16.

Officer Jones joined the department in 1989, faithfully serving the citizens of Smyrna as an officer, member of the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT), Field Training Officer, and warrants division. Early in his career, Ray served as a Public Safety Officer, cross trained in law enforcement and the fire service. He battled cancer for over a decade, but remained committed to the profession and the department he loved.

“Ray was a consummate professional with an unparalleled work ethic,” shared Smyrna Police Chief Kevin Arnold. “This is a tremendous loss both personally and professionally. Our department is better because of his service.”