Richard Hatfield

Richard Hatfield

Executive Director of Investigations and Field Enforcement

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Richard Hatfield has served as Executive Director for TDCI’s Division of Regulatory Boards Investigations and Inspections since February 2014.

A native of Pulaski, Tenn., Richard began his career as an emergency medical technician with the Simpson County Ambulance service before transitioning to a police career that began with the City of Franklin, Ken. where he served for seven years before moving to Tennessee. He continued his police career at the City of Greenbrier where he served for 21 years, including as Chief of Police for 12 years. =He graduated from Eastern Kentucky University’s Department of Criminal Justice. He currently resides in Greenbrier, Tenn. with his wife. They have five children and five grandchildren.