September 4, 2008
Gary Davidson
Public Information Officer

CAPTAIN MARTY HATCHETT STEPS DOWN WITH THANKS AND PRAISE 

A lifelong law enforcement officer, jack-of-all-trades and community booster, Captain Marty Hatchett closed the books last week on a 30-year career with the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. On Thursday, Sheriff Ben Johnson and the County Council took time out to honor Hatchett and thank him for his three decades of service to the citizens of Volusia County. 

His assignments spanned a cross-section of the agency, from road patrol, investigations, judicial services and community services to serving as district commander in three of the Sheriff’s Office’s law enforcement hubs. Hatchett’s last assignment before his retirement on Aug. 30 was serving as the Sheriff’s Office’s district commander in Southeast Volusia County. He started his career with the Sheriff’s Office in 1978. “Marty has done a little bit of everything,” said Sheriff Johnson. “We’ve been through thick and thin, and I was very proud to have him serve with me.” 

In addition to his role enforcing the law, Hatchett has a soft spot in his heart for children that led to his participation in a variety of programs such as DARE, the Sheriff’s Youth Foundation and 100 Deputies/100 Kids. Hatchett also became the public face of the local Crime Stoppers program, serving as the organization’s law enforcement coordinator for several years. Calling the 52-year-old Hatchett “one of the good guys,” Sheriff Johnson added: “We’re going to miss Marty.” And County Council Chair Frank Bruno agreed. “We were just really honored and all of the people of Volusia County were honored to have you here for thirty-and-a-half years,” Bruno told Hatchett. 

When it was his turn to take the microphone, Hatchett took the opportunity to express his appreciation for the chance he was given to work for the county and serve the public. “Thank you for the opportunity to work here,” Hatchett told Council members. “Thanks for everything.”