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Larry L. Layman is a 30 year veteran
of the Peoria Police Department (Illinois). He is the author of seven westerns. According
to Larry Layman, he was born a century too late and “instead of forking his blaze sorrel and heading down the trail,”
he has spent three decades riding the inner city streets of Peoria. His books
include: Jessie Buxton, Jose Baca, Paxton McAllister,
Tyler James, Buck Moline, Tom Livengood and Lema.
According to the description of
Larry Layman’s latest book, Jose Baca,
“they came as a four headed demon from hell itself. All were brandishing some type of club or blade. No time did I have
to take notice. My staff I ripped left to right across in front of me, the tip found the face of the closest savage. Damage
was done as the man's hands went for his eyes.
My second move with the staff
was a forward thrust which sunk deep into the chest of the second. So sharp was my point that I ran him through. His movement
forward had not been slowed, the force of which bowled me back. His falling club found my shoulder but the staff through his
chest had lessened its impact. Dead men have no strength. Bowled as I was I hit the ground hard, rolled and tried to come
up, but I couldn't. A savage was on my back; hard were his blows.”
About
the Peoria Police Department
The
Peoria Police Department polices the second largest city in the State of Illinois. The
city has a population of 112,000. The Peoria Police Department has 246 sworn
personnel assigned to patrol duties and three separate units within their Criminal and Special Investigations Division. The Criminal Investigations Division is responsible for identifying and apprehending
criminal offenders, and for preparing criminal cases for prosecution. These cases may involve robbery, theft, rape, murder,
fraud, drugs, arson and other serious crimes. Investigators work closely with victims, respecting their right to equal justice
under the law.
The
Juvenile Unit is committed to the development and implementation of programs to prevent and control delinquency and criminal
behavior among youths. In addition to coordinating and preparing court cases for youthful offenders, the Juvenile Unit acts
as a liaison to local schools.
The
Computer Crimes Unit was initiated in 1999 as there was a growing need for work in this area as the exploitation of children
and computer frauds were becoming evident. Detectives were trained extensively in the specialized unit in the area of computer
forensics. Special equipment and software was purchased via grant and City funding to help identify and preserve evidence
- "fruits of the crime". The Computer Crimes Unit works in partnership with Federal, State, and local agencies to combat child
pornography, internet frauds, and other related matters.
Source:
peoriapd.com
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