About me
Scott W. Hawkins serves as the Lead Lethality Assessment Protocol Coordinator for the Office of the Oklahoma Attorney General, a position he assumed on April 1, 2025. With over 23 years of law enforcement experience, Hawkins has devoted his career to advancing victim advocacy, improving public safety practices, and leading statewide efforts to combat intimate partner violence through the Lethality Assessment Protocol (LAP).
Prior to his current role, Hawkins served with the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office, where he rose through the ranks from reserve deputy to Lieutenant and Investigator. He directed multiple federal and state grant programs, including the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grants, establishing a model program recognized across Oklahoma for its effectiveness in data-driven intervention and victim services.
In 2019, Hawkins authored and successfully championed legislation that reshaped Oklahoma’s protective order statutes. This significant reform introduced a trauma-informed framework that improved victim access to legal protections and enhanced safety planning for survivors of domestic violence. The legislation’s success was made possible through the dedication of Oklahoma’s state lawmakers, whose commitment to public safety played a vital role in its passage. In 2025 Hawkins authored and successfully championed legislation with further amendments to protective order law to better serve victims.
Hawkins has held several key leadership and advisory roles throughout his career. He served on the Oklahoma Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board (DVFRB) from 2018 to 2025, providing expert insight into systemic gaps in victim safety and offender accountability. He was also a member of the Violence Against Women Act Board (VAWA) from 2016 to 2025, contributing to statewide policy and funding priorities. From 2018 to 2020, Hawkins was one of the original members of Oklahoma’s Lethality Assessment Taskforce, helping to lay the foundation for what would become a cornerstone initiative in the state’s response to domestic violence.
Throughout his career, Hawkins has earned several professional certifications, including his Intermediate Law Enforcement Certification, Basic Instructor Development (BID), Academy Coordinator, Field Training Officer (FTO), and the Criminal Investigation Academy (CIA). In recognition of his distinguished service, Hawkins was selected as Deputy of the Year by the
Oklahoma Sheriffs’ Association in 2019, presented with the Loyalty Award from Project: SAFE that same year, and received an Oklahoma Governor’s Commendation in 2024.
Known for his strategic thinking and technical proficiency, Hawkins has also developed tools for data analysis, digital reporting, and public-facing educational content. He possesses a strong background in web and application development, graphic design, and Microsoft Office solutions, which he leverages to modernize victim service delivery and law enforcement training across the state.
Hawkins remains driven by a lifelong mission to protect vulnerable individuals, support frontline professionals, and lead initiatives that reduce domestic violence and save lives throughout Oklahoma.
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