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Hawkins Carves Police Career From Dispatcher to Sergeant
Kris Peterson recalls Hawkins juggling motherhood and duty as a patrol officer in a male dominated era. Hawkins details dangers, promotions to detective and sergeant, and family ties including son J W Hawkins in the Ottawa Police Department and Marine Corps service. She emphasizes dedication, mentorship, and the DARE program, plus a 1993 incident where bystanders aided her during a confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kris Peterson
Hawkins
Department
Peterson
Bobbie
J.W. Hawkins
Ottawa Police Department
U.S. Marine Corps
Iraq
Department of Public Safety
Public Safety Department
Police Department
Hickory
Logan Street
RMH
Ransom Memorial Hospital
S. Main St
Ottawa
Lauren (Hawkins) Freudenburg
Freudenburg
J.W
Lauren
Marines
Kuwait
Lauren Went In In 2002 and Was In Eight Years,” Hawkins
Robbie Hawkins
Lauren Freudenburg
Paul Duane Nicholson
Sky Nicole Cadarette
Walmart
Law Enforcement
Shawnee
Country Mart
S. Princeton Circle Drive