Chief Koch began his police career
on July 16, 1973, when he was appointed as a police officer
with the Burbank Police Department. He
promoted to the rank of Investigator (title later changed to
Detective) in February 1977. As a Detective, he worked
in the Vice/Narcotics Section, conducted background investigations
on prospective employees, and served as a Patrol Investigator,
processing crime scenes for evidence.
In January 1981, he promoted to
Sergeant and worked assignments in both the Patrol and Personnel
and Training Bureaus. In
June 1985, he was promoted to Lieutenant, and served as a Bureau
Commander in Patrol, Traffic, Crimes Against Person’s,
and the Communications Center.
In January 2000, he promoted to
Captain and was placed in command of the Patrol Division, where
he served as the leader of that division for three years. This
assignment included responsibility for the 24-hour operations
of the Patrol Bureau, the Jail, and the Communications Center.
On January 1, 2003, Larry was assigned
to the newly created position of Deputy Chief. This assignment
includes command of the Administrative Division and oversight
responsibility for the other divisions of the Police Department.
In July 2006, Deputy Koch retired after
serving 33 years in the law enforcement profession.
Deputy Chief Koch holds a Bachelors Degree in Criminology from
the California State University at Long Beach, a Masters Degree
in Public Administration from the California State University
at Northridge, and is a graduate of the F.B.I. National Academy.
