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PSEA would like to congratulate the
following members on their retirement and to recognize them
for their dedication and commitment.
Congratulations and have a Happy Retirement!
Dallas Massie
Alaska State Trooper |
Dallas Massie
A member of PSEA,
Palmer area Representative, and former Corporate
Board Member retired from state service 7-1-06.
Sgt. Massie served DPS from August 1981, serving
in Palmer, Kotzebue, and Talkeetna Post's. A
celebration of his career was a held at
Evangalo’s Restaurant on 6-29-06 where President
Cox presented him with a watch from PSEA.
Congratulations
Dallas and enjoy your retirement!
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Curt Bedingfield
Alaska State Trooper
Curt & Lynette |
Curt Bedinfield
One of the finest Alaska State Troopers ever known
to DPS has retired as of June 16, 2006. Curt
Bedingfield is held in high esteem by all who know
him whether as a friend, co-worker, subordinate, or
family member. As a Sergeant, Curt received
complimentary discussion by all with whom he
associated and supervised. Curt met his wife,
Lynette, in Anchor Point at a church meeting in 1976
when they were both teens – they’ve essentially been
together ever since. Together they have raised
three boys. Curt began his law enforcement career
as a Fish & Wildlife Aide in Soldotna in May 1988.
In 1989 he worked for DPS as a Fish & Wildlife
Enforcement Officer (FWEO) before attending the DPS
Academy as a Trooper Recruit in January 1991.
Following graduation from the Academy and completion
of the FTO program in Palmer, Curt went to Kodiak
with Fish & Wildlife Protection (FWP) and was there
until November 1995 when he moved to Kotzebue. Curt
and his family then moved to Cantwell in June 1998
and then to Coldfoot in January 1999. They all fell
in love with Coldfoot and will continue to call it
home as they build on their property there. From
Coldfoot Curt was promoted to FWP Sergeant and moved
to Bethel in October 2002. In June 2003 Curt
remained in Bethel but switched to the AST (blue
shirt) division as a Sergeant. Curt confessed that
serving as a “blue shirt” Sergeant was among the
best times of his career. The family was itching to
get back to their true love, Coldfoot, so Curt
voluntarily demoted to an FWP Trooper and made the
move in June 2003 where he finished his career. I
had the privilege of attending the Academy with Curt
and can attest that all good things said about him
are true. He has lived his philosophy, “Lead by
example and stand in the gap for your guys”. He was
presented with a PSEA retirement gift (custom
engraved knife and mug). Curt will be sorely missed
– his leadership is greatly needed.
To contact Curt or Lynette:
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E-mail –
cbedingfield@starband.net
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Mailing
Address – 375 Winchester Ln. Wiseman Village,
Coldfoot, AK 99701
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Barry Ingalls
On July 18, 2006 an Alaska icon of law enforcement
retired from service. Sgt. Barry Ingalls has
retired after 40 years of service to the citizens of
the State of Alaska as an Alaska State Trooper.
Sgt. Ingalls’ career began (1966) while some of
today’s active duty Troopers were in elementary
school and before many had been born. As can be
imagined, Barry has seen many changes and
developments in law enforcement training, equipment,
technology and philosophy over the course of his
career. Consequently, he has many “war stories”
that are intriguing and unbelievably fun. Barry has
said that he just couldn’t imagine filling any other
occupation or providing better service to the
community than by being an Alaska State Trooper.
Sgt. Ingalls has been known and respected by many
and has outlasted them all. We wish Barry an
enjoyable and productive retirement and congratulate
him on this milestone – it is doubtful that another
40-year retirement celebration will ever take
place. Thanks Barry!
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