L.A. Times June 22, 1921
1914 Appointment to Patrolman certificate.
1914 notice of eligibility as a patrolman.
1914 Civil Service Notice of Eligibility as Patrolman.
1920 Civil Service Notice of Eligibility as Sergeant.
1921 Civil Service Notice of Eligibility as Detective Sergeant.
Bert T. Massey wearing his LAPD Series 4 shield.
Bert T. Massey motor patrol.
Bert T. Massey
Served the City of Los Angeles first as a fireman and then transferred to the police department.
Bert T. Massey
Bert T. Massey was promoted to the rank of Sergeant on June 21, 1921 and issued his shield No. 51.
Bert T. Massey retired at the rank of Lieutenant Detective. This badge is dated Aug. 1938. Below is a presentation retirement sheild dated
4-17-39 from the Los Angeles Police Retirement Benefit Ins. Assn. Inc.
LAPD group photo, Bert Massey is standing on the far right, bottom row.
Tools of the trade that Bert Massey carried. The pistol on the left is a Hopkins & Allen and on the right is a Smith & Wesson.
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