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Vicki began her professional career with Ingham County
in 1987 when she was hired as an animal control officer. She was then
hired by the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office in 1988, where she quickly
rose through the ranks. At the time of her promotion to Chief Deputy in
1996, she was the only female to achieve this rank at
Ingham
County and was one of the
highest ranking females among Sheriff Offices throughout the state. In
1999 Vicki graduated from the
FBI
National
Academy.
Vicki has been an active member in the
community, serving on the United Way Committee and as the Chair of the
Board of the Mason Area United Way.
She was also a member of the Zonta Club of East Lansing, serving in numerous positions
including President, the Central Michigan Law Enforcement Association,
and the Michigan State University Downtown Coaches Club. Vicki is
presently involved with the Area 8 Special Olympics.
Vicki is currently Commander at the Mesa Police
Department in Arizona,
where she is the highest ranking law enforcement female.
During her career, Vicki has been a pioneer for
women in a field once thought to be a "man's world." When asked why she
continued to work as a police officer, given some of the obstacles women
have faced, she said, "It's simple, I love this job!"
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