Unstoppable Stories - Episode 21: From Under Siege to Saving Lives with Maurice Hicks

In this episode of Unstoppable Stories, host Lauren Cardillo is joined by Maurice Hicks, an author, former police officer, and UMGC alumnus. We get an incredible insider look into Maurice’s early childhood, and how he was able to not only jump, but run over every obstacle life gave him.

Maurice dives into his experience becoming the second person ever in his family to not only get a high school diploma, but many degrees after and eventually becoming a teacher. We get to hear how he went from being told he would become nothing, to becoming an extremely well respected police officer back in his dangerous home neighborhood, and eventually a successful writer. Maurice is an individual to look up to for his willpower and dedication. Make sure to tune in to hear his story.

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments!

To learn more about UMGC, visit: UMGC.edu/unstoppable

Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
1:00 Maurice’s Early Childhood
4:04 Maurice’s Desire for Intellect
5:31 Familial Ties and Teachings
6:44 Getting into the Marines
8:35 Joining the reserves and Getting Academic Dismiss
09:54 Pursuing Education despite Setbacks
10:30 Joining the Police Force
11:37 Making an Impact in Law Enforcement
15:36 Beating the Odds and Finding a Passion for Helping People
18:12 Furthering Education
20:08 Coming Full Circle as a Professor
20:49 Sacrifices for Marriage and Family
22:18 Community Connections to Criminals
24:40 Making the Change to Private Investigator
29:20 Balancing Life with an Emotionally Hard Profession
29:58 Maurice’s Career Today
31:11 Process for Writing and Recalling Memories for his Book
31:48 Maurice’s Most Memorable Story
33:30 Pride in Maurice’s Accomplishments
35:37 Closing