[Editor’s Note: After Culver City police officer Curt Massey was killed yesterday morning, “Culver City Officer, Massey, Killed in Wrong-Way Freeway Smashup,” the Police Dept.’s newly appointed Public Information Officer issued the following statement.]
[img]316|left|Sgt. Curt Massey||no_popup[/img] Sgt. Curt Massey, a 17-year veteran, was a devoted husband, father and a committed public servant.
Mostly, he was a friend and trusted colleague. He could be counted on as the first to volunteer on any special project.
Curt had a special interest in helping our youth. He was a true victim’s advocate.
He has been awarded the department’s highest honors: the Medal of Valor; the Distinguished Service Medal and Officer-of-the-Year on three separate occasions.
Curt’s official file contains more than 100 specific commendations praising his professionalism throughout his career.
Curt’s commitment to excellence led to his selection as the Police Vehicle Fleet manager, Emergency Operations/Disaster Advisor, his continued involvement in the department’s Juvenile Diversion Program and the Police Officers Assn.’s annual Santa’s Sleigh program during the holidays.
Curt was a really special police officer and supervisor.
He was kind, thoughtful, and he went out-of-his-way to help others. He was admired by supervisors and subordinates for his competence, professionalism, and his individual human qualities.
Sgt. Massey was recognized as a rising star, one of the few, truly outstanding individuals who contributed so much in his tenure.
He will be missed by his friends and colleagues here in the Culver City Police Dept. This community has lost a dedicated professional police officer.
Curt was very devoted to his family, and leaves behind a wife and three young children.
Our thoughts and prayers go to Curt’s family during this tragic time.
Sgt. Massey is the second Culver City police officer to be killed in the line of duty. Alonzo (Lonnie) Garwood was also killed in a traffic accident while patrolling on his police motorcycle, Sept. 4, 1921.
