In 1973, Larry Powalisz joined the Milwaukee Police Department's police aide
program, and, after a two year internship, was promoted to police officer,
graduating from the City of Milwaukee Safety Academy in February 1976. During
his tenure as a police officer, Larry patrolled one of Milwaukee's busiest
districts. He was later selected to become a member of the departments Tactical
Enforcement Unit the full-time special weapons and tactics unit. He also served
on the departments Robbery Task Force.
In 1994, Larry was promoted to the rank of detective, where he investigated
robberies, shootings, and other violent criminal offenses. He was also assigned
to the Milwaukee Police Department's nationally recognized Gang Crimes Unit/Intelligence
Division. In addition, Larry also served as a military special agent, where he
recently completed 20 years of service in the United States Coast Guard Reserve.
Larry Powalisz currently holds the rank of Master Chief.
Having labored in many of Milwaukee's poorest neighborhoods, Larry witnessed
young children fall prey to the easy money and violence associated with drug
dealing. In some neighborhoods, law abiding residents were forced to deal with
the nefarious influences of criminal street gangs. These gangs sought to recruit
angry young men, many of whom came from less than ideal socio-economic
backgrounds. Larry Powalisz witnessed the decline of the traditional family
structure in many of Milwaukee's crime plagued neighborhoods, which contributed
to a societal breakdown in central city areas.
Retired from the Milwaukee Police Department, Larry and his wife, Lynn, recently
celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary. They currently reside in the San
Francisco Bay area. Larry Powalisz is the author of The Island Treasure
Hunt.
According to the book description, "in an effort to create a positive set of values for our nations next generation
of impressionable young people, Larry put pen to paper and created this book,
The Island Treasure Hunt, featuring two very likeable characters who find
themselves faced with an ethical dilemma. The message conveyed by The Island
Treasure Hunt is that good deeds do not go unnoticed. Its a positive message
today's young people will hopefully realize."
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