Steven Newkirk grew up in West Texas with a father who served in law enforcement. He began his career in 1993 with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in Huntsville, Texas. In 1995, he transitioned to the Lewisville Police Department where He served until his retirement in 2016. Steven was employed on November 1, 2021 with the San Saba Police Department as an Investigative Officer and has continued employment until hired as the San Saba Police Chief on December 10, 2024.
Chief Steven Newkirk stated, “One of the most memorable moments of my career was having my wife, Kristy Newkirk, pin me during my service.”