Chris Hosey appointed GBI director

ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp announced the appointment of Chris Hosey to serve as director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation following a unanimous vote by the Board of Public Safety to approve his nomination. Hosey’s appointment will take effect Aug. 1.

“Chris has dedicated his career to protecting the people of our state as a proud member of law enforcement,” Kemp said in a news release. “With over 35 years of experience at the GBI, he brings a wealth of institutional knowledge and skill to this role. I’m confident he will bring the same level of commitment to the job that he has shown throughout his years of service.”

Hosey currently serves as assistant director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, overseeing the Investigative Division — the largest component of the agency. He began his career in 1987 as a narcotics agent with the Local Violators Squad and worked throughout the state in various positions as his career progressed.

In 2001, Hosey was promoted to assistant special agent in charge of a multijurisdictional drug task force. He also helped to create the GBI’s first state/local regional drug enforcement office. In 2012, Hosey was promoted to inspector, overseeing drug operations, various general investigative offices, and the GBI’s Training Unit. In 2020, former GBI Director Vic Reynolds appointed him to the position of Deputy Director of Investigations.

Hosey received a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus and a master’s degree in Public Administration from Columbus State University. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy.

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