Natalie “Kay” Lokey, Past President

Natalie “Kay” Lokey most recently served as the deputy chief of the Administration Services Bureau for the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. Deputy Chief Lokey retired in April 2022.

During her 25-year career Deputy Lokey has served in many roles within the police department. Deputy Lokey served as a School Resource Officer, certified to teach DARE and GREAT programs, and in 2004 she was promoted to the rank of Sergeant, and assigned to the Police Training Academy. In 2008 she was promoted to Lieutenant where she was assigned to the Hermitage Precinct evening shift, shortly assuming the duties in the Background and Recruitment Division. In 2010 she was promoted to Captain serving the Central Records Division until her appointment to the Domestic Violence Division in 2012. She was made the Commander of the Midtown Hill Police Precinct in 2014, where she developed strong community ties between officers and the diverse neighborhoods they serve. In 2020, she was promoted to Deputy Chief of Police and assigned to the Administrative Services Bureau.  

Deputy Chief Lokey holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management and a Master of Science in Public Service Management. In 2004, she completed the Police Supervision and Leadership program. In 2009, she attended the International Association of Chiefs of Leadership in Policing Organizations training program.

In 2011, Deputy Chief Lokey attended the Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Management Institute for Police. She also attended the Southeastern Command and Leadership Academy.

Deputy Chief Lokey has been a member of NAWLEE since 2010.