Throughout her nearly 25-year career, Kristen Devitt has maintained the importance of helping others in their time of need, whether it be through social work, law enforcement or as an educator.
With a degree in sociology, Devitt started her career in 1999 as a Domestic Violence Victim Advocate at Countering Domestic Violence in Illinois. Throughout her career she has worked in many facets of law enforcement, including as a Patrol Officer, School Resource Officer, Lieutenant, Chief of Police and Instructor.