Sergeant Hooten has been employed with the Huntley Police Department since December 2001.  She received her academy training through the Police Training Institute at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois.  After two years as a patrol officer, Sergeant Hooten transferred into the School Resource Officer position at the Huntley High School for four years.  She was promoted to Sergeant in July 2008.  Sergeant Hooten graduated from Western Illinois University with a double Bachelor’s of Arts in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration and Psychology and a minor in Public Communications and Human Relations in May 2001.  She continued her education and received a Master’s Degree in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration from Western Illinois University in May 2008.  During her employment with the Huntley Police Department, Sergeant Hooten has been certified as a Juvenile, D.A.R.E, School Resource, Forensic Interviewer, Bicycle, Evidence Technician, and Gang Enforcement Officer.  Additional areas of training include Domestic Violence, Autism Awareness, Interviewing and Interrogation, Police Suicide Awareness, and Background Investigations.  Sergeant Hooten is also a member of the Department’s Recruitment Team and Strategic and Planning Committee.  She also participates in the Tri-Area Court for Teens (T.A.C.T) and is an active board member on the Illinois Juvenile Officer Association.

Sergeant Hooten is currently assigned to the Support Services Division of the police department where she supervises the Investigations Division, School Resource Officer, and Community Service Officer among other administrative functions.