As you may have heard, the CCPD family is deeply saddened by the unexpected loss of our colleague, leader, and friend Sergeant Curtis “The General” Massey. Sergeant Massey was killed by a wrong way driver on the Santa Monica Freeway on the morning of January 28, 2009. Sergeant Massey driving his detective police unit back to the police station that morning. Curt, as he liked to be called, was a fantastic person who touched many lives before his own was cut short so tragically. Curt devoted his life to helping people. He did not just observe the world – he took positive steps to better the lives of others, especially our children. Curt was our first School Resource Officer, keeping our community schools safe. He was approachable and caring, listening to the problems of others and finding solutions where he could. As a juvenile detective, Curt would reach out the parents of kids in trouble to seek solutions. He would use prosecution as a last resort. Curt was also an integral part of our Juvenile Diversion program, which is an effort to change negative behavior of kids to something positive. The diversion program sets out to divert kids away from criminal behavior by engaging them in other positive behavior aimed to boost their self-esteem. It is hoped that, through this physically demanding program, kids will learn to respect themselves and others. By his participation, Curt helped change the path for so many kids. Curt almost single-handedly made the Culver City Police annual Santa Sleigh possible each year. He would administer the program year after year to make sure everyone in the community could benefit from it. Curt was very proud to be a police officer. He took care of the community and its members with diligence and honor. He made hundreds of arrests during his lifetime. He also helped countless victims of crime. He administered our victim’s compensation fund to help victims of violent crimes. He made personal connections with the community members. After speaking to Sergeant Massey, many soon discovered you were just talking to Curt. Above all, Curt was a family man who was devoted to his wife and children. He was also a good friend, lending a hand to whoever sought his help. This short note cannot do him justice; you just had to know him. For those of us who had the honor of knowing him, our lives are changed forever.