Moore retires after 36 years

Friday, October 17, 2003

Nevada Police Chief Larry Moore announced Thursday that he is planning to retire after 36 years of service. A retirement reception in his honor will be held in Council Chambers, located inside the city's public safety building at Ash and Austin, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 31. Moore first worked for the city in 1967, as a temporary policeman. He progressed to firefighter, sergeant, detective and assistant chief before being named chief of police in 1978. Moore was named Police Officer of the ear by the Nevada Optimist Club in 1975. He as worked with friends and community leaders to make Nevada a better and safer place to live -- being there when it really counted on the nigh shift or day shift -- whatever it took. City Manager Craig Hubler said, "Chief Moore's personal integrity and loyalty to the community has been a continuous asset and will be greatly missed." Moore is a lifelong resident of Nevada, graduating from Nevada High School in 1962. He worked throughout his teen years at the 54 Drive-in and the Quick Dine. He has three grown children; Toyka, Lorrie and Larry Gene. Some of his club affiliations include past Optimist member, International Chief of Police Association, major case squad unit and the MOKan Peace Officers Association. "At the end of a work day, you have a satisfied feeling of making a difference," Moore said. "Some of the people's problems were serious and in many cases you were able to help." he added. "Some you did not have an answer for, but it helped the person to have someone to talk with." Moore said he would be moving to Springfield and taking advantage of some R & R for several months. "It's not like I'm leaving Nevada for good. I will be coming back on a regular basis." Moore commented on how the job had changed over the years, saying the police department today has more technology, officers are going to school to receive better training, more cars, more officer and more community involvement. Moore said he wanted to thank the police officers, dispatchers, office personnel and animal control officers for the support shown to him during his time with the police department. "I especially want to thank the community (my friends) for their support during my tenure as chief of police." Moore's daughter, Toyka is preparing a scrapbook for the reception, and requests comments or photos from the public. E-mail comments to moorepooh@yahoo.com, or mail them to Toyka Johnson, 506 Centurion Court, Grain Valley, MO 64029.

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