Maurice Hicks

Maurice grew up living under siege on Baltimore's notorious, violent, unforgiving streets. He was an introvert who spent his formative years trying to avoid the vortex sucking the life out of inner-city youth.

Maurice Hicks is a decorated 20-year Maryland law enforcement veteran. Maurice served as the lead investigator of the FBI Safe Streets Homicide Task Force for almost three years. Maurice Hicks served as a police lieutenant for over six years with the Prince George's County Police Department. He also worked as a patrol officer in Baltimore for over two years.

Maurice worked in various capacities in law enforcement, including patrol officer, patrol sergeant, patrol commander, detective, detective sergeant, detective lieutenant, executive officer, and special assistant to the public safety director. Additionally, Maurice worked at several detective units within the police department, including Street Narcotics, Major Narcotics, Intelligence, Robbery, and Homicide.

Maurice received numerous awards and commendations during his tenure in law enforcement in Baltimore City and Prince George's County. Some of these accolades include two Chief's Awards of Merit and a Veterans of Foreign Wars Award.

Mr. Hicks earned a master's degree in management from Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor's degree in criminology from the University of Maryland, Global Campus. Maurice has worked as an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland, Global Campus, for 23 years, teaching criminal investigation and several other police and security-related courses. In addition, Maurice has served in various capacities at the university, including Course Chair and Peer Mentor.

For the last 15 years, Maurice has been the proud owner of a private detective agency in Maryland and Nevada.

Maurice earned the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Certification in October 2006. Maurice is the father of five children and seven grandchildren.

Awards

2026 Winner Literary Titan Gold Book Award

2025 Winner Best Indie Author Book Award

2025 Winner Author Shout Award Top Pick

2025 Finalist Best Book Award

2024 Winner International Impact Book Award