Major Amy Mays leads the Community Services Division of the Fairfield Police Department. A 28-year law enforcement veteran, she joined Fairfield Police Department in 1999 after two years with the Fairfield Township Police Department. Promoted to Major in 2018, she brings a wealth of experience from her prior roles as detective, field training officer, evidence technician, department instructor, and supervisor of the bike patrol unit.

Training
She has served as the Department's representative to the Butler County OVI Task Force since 2002, playing a key role in organizing OVI checkpoints and removing impaired drivers from city roadways. With a strong focus on traffic safety and enforcement, Major Mays has pursued numerous training opportunities in traffic crash investigations and is nationally accredited in accident reconstruction (ACTAR). She has also been instrumental in securing grant funding to support overtime traffic enforcement efforts, further advancing the Department’s commitment to roadway safety.  A dedicated mentor, Major Mays has served as a field training officer since 2000, actively developing new officers and supervisors.  

Education
Major Mays holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice – Justice Administration, graduating summa cum laude. She is a graduate of the Butler Tech Peace Officer Academy (Top Gun Award), Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command, and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class. She has also earned the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award, recognizing her completion of advanced leadership training.

Awards
Her distinguished service has been recognized with numerous honors, including the Police Medal, Rotary Officer of the Year, Chief’s Commendation, and a two-time recipient of the MADD Top Cop Award.