ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta police detective died after a battle with cancer and the department is now mourning his loss.
Det. Brian Smith died Wednesday surrounded by family after fighting pancreatic cancer for just over a week, according to the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety.
While information for memorial services is not yet ready, the department is asking for thoughts and prayers to Smith’s family and the department.
“We love you, Brian. Rest easy — we’ve got the watch from here,” the department said in a statement.
On Thursday afternoon, the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety said they placed a memorial patrol car for Smith in front of their headquarters as tribute to the detectives’ more than 19 years of service.
The vehicle is placed in front of the flagpoles at the corner of Westside Parkway and Old Milton Parkway, the department said.
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