Waynesville Police Department

Steven Hanks has served for over 12 years as a full time law enforcement professional in the State of Ohio. He was the first officer to investigate and prosecute a criminal gang conspiracy case in Butler County, Ohio, leading to the arrest and incarceration of nine criminal gang members. He holds a Masters of Science degree from the University Of Cincinnati Graduate School Of Criminal Justice. He is a successful writer with numerous publishing credits. He has served with the Department of State – International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Mission in Fallujah, Iraq. He is also a Lead Inspector for the Ohio Athletic Commission, overseeing all combat sports in south-west Ohio. He currently continues to work in the field of investigations centered on child protective service.