Det. Hansen has been an officer with the Village of Gurnee for more than 10 years. Throughout her years of service with Gurnee, she has served in various specialty roles:
- Juvenile Officer
- Crisis Intervention Officer
- Evidence Technician
- Car Seat Safety Tech
- Peer Support Team Member
Det. Hansen is also a wife and mother of two, and this helps shape her interactions with students and their families. She wants students to see her as a consistent and trusted adult in their everyday lives, so that they may feel comfortable working with her in times of need or in the event of an emergency.