Officer Meg Hawkins is a 19-year law enforcement veteran with Fairfax County. Her career began, as a Deputy Sheriff, and in 2007 she transitioned to the Fairfax County Police Department. Although most of her career has been in patrol, Meg has held positions in public affairs and crime prevention. Her passion is around community engagement. She currently serves as the Community Outreach Officer for the Sully District Station. She is experienced in creating graphics, videos, and flyers, for social media and events.
Meg is one of the agency’s lead instructors for the “Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS)” program. HIPS is an interactive program for adults to be educated about the signs of risky behavior in teens and young adults. It touches on drug and alcohol use, mental health concerns, eating disorders, risky sexual behaviors and more. Meg has been recognized by numerous organizations for her passion and hard work in community outreach. She recently received three “Faithful Servants” awards that recognized First Responders for their outstanding community work.
Meg also has her own nonprofit, Making Everything Good (M.E.G.), which assists and supports the needs of individuals, families, and organizations associated with public safety, military, veterans, and the local community. Meg is married, and her husband is a retired combat veteran and current firefighter for Fairfax County.