The police officer shot dead at a rural property in Tasmania on June 16 has been formally identified as the "blue family" comes together to support his family and each other.
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Constable Keith Anthony Smith, 57, had been in the force for 25 years and was stationed at the Ulverstone Police Station for the past five years.
Constable Smith was shot as he and a fellow officer attended the rural property to serve a court-ordered warrant to repossess the home at North Motton.
Commissioner Donna Adams said Constable Smith was a dedicated officer who was highly-regarded and admired by his colleagues.
"Keith was a respected and committed officer, and his loss will be deeply felt across our policing family and the wider community," Commissioner Adams said.
"My heart goes out to Keith's wife and family. We will be supporting them in every way we can during this incredibly difficult time.
"The blue family will come together today, and over the next days and weeks, and will support the family and each other."
Constable Smith's family has asked for privacy at this time.
Constable Smith joined Tasmania Police on September 25, 2000 and graduated on May 11, 2001, as part of Course 3/2000.
He was a passionate cyclist who took part in the 2011 Charity Trust bike ride.
Constable Smith served in the Northern Crime Management Unit and uniform roles in the Northern District until 2020, when he transferred to Ulverstone uniform.
He received the Commissioner's Medal in 2011 and 20-year clasp in 2021, as well as the National Police Service Medal (15 years) in 2016.
Commissioner Adams acknowledged emergency service personnel who responded to the incident and assisted at the scene on Monday.
She praised investigators and forensics officers who examined the scene and worked late into the night, through difficult weather conditions, gathering evidence.
"While no other staff have been injured in this terrible incident, all will be impacted by their involvement in such a tragic event," Commissioner Adams said.
A 46-year-old North Motton man remains in Launceston General Hospital, under police guard, having undergone surgery for non-life-threatening injuries.
No charges have yet been laid.
