Name: Gene Kurz
Title: Community Services Officer
Years with SPD: 8
Q: What inspired you to become a police officer?
I’ve always respected the police and have always wanted to be an officer.
Q: What was it about Sedona Police Department that made you apply?
I took the Citizens Police Academy back in 2009 and learned about the department and the officers and the different positions available, I was very interested. In 2012 the police department actually called me. They said “we have a new position starting at the department and we think you would be perfect for the job.” The position was a Community Service Aide, so I applied. I was one of the people in the yellow shirts directing traffic and handling other calls in Uptown. I was in that position until 2016 when I was promoted/applied for the Community Services Officer position and I’ve been in that position ever since.
Q: What do you enjoy most about serving the Sedona community?
I enjoy the people I work with; we are a family. I enjoy my community and the people in the community and you can’t complain about the office or its views. Sedona has great views. The city is my office.
Q: What are your daily or weekly responsibilities?
Animal control is my main focus. Some of my other daily duties are taking found property reports, lost property reports, parking issues, directing traffic, I’ll do presentations when needed and I assist other officers wherever I can. I’m sure there are other things I do that are just part of my day.
Q: What hobbies do you have away from work?
Spending time with my grandchildren and my family. The shooting sports. Performing in Old West reenactment shows, hockey and horses.
Q: What’s your all-time favorite movie?
“Tombstone.”
