Beverly Hills Detective

About the Book

The Magic City of Beverly Hills conjures up images of movie_stars, Rodeo Drive, big homes and even the neighboring town of Hollywood. During the late 1950's and the 1960's Robert Downey found himself in the detective bureau of this fascinating city investigating an odd assortment of crimes._They affected the famous and not so famous residents and businesses of this fabled city. This is a story of Robert Downey who goes from rookie cop to seasoned veteran, and the cases and people who took him there. Along the way you will_meet Milton Berle, James Stewart, Carroll Baker, Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis as well as many others. I hope you find it interesting.

About the Author

Robert E. Downey, the author, began his 40 year law enforcement career with the Oakland Police Department. After his Air Force service during the Korean War he joined the Beverly Hills Police Department. He advanced through the ranks to Lieutenant and eventually moved to San Juan County, Washington as Undersheriff. He closed out his career as a Senior Special Agent with the Treasury Department U.S. Customs Service.