Richard Hickey

Richard Hickey, chief of police for the Brentwood Police Department, has announced his decision to retire next year after more than 34 years in law enforcement. Hickey has been with BPD since 1991 when he joined as a patrol officer. He has since served in numerous capacities including as a field training officer, crime scene technician, detective, captain, and assistant chief. He was appointed chief in 2022. He hods a communications degree from Middle Tennessee State University and was the second BPD officer to attend the FBI National Academy. He is only the fourth chief in the city’s history.