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GOOD NEWS: OPD Captain Darryl Smith retires

Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Odessa American, as published by Odessa American (oaoa.com) · July 10, 2026 · 1 min read

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A local law enforcement officer has ended his career. Captain Darryl Smith is no longer with the Odessa Police Department.

Photos of Captain Smith are available, showing him receiving an award and posing with the police chief. These images can be found online.

The Odessa Police Department has acknowledged Captain Smith's retirement, offering congratulations to him. For more information about his career and accomplishments, readers can visit the Odessa American website.

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Category: Local · Published: July 10, 2026 · Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) · Reading time: 1 min

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GOOD NEWS: OPD Captain Darryl Smith retires

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