Chief Hayden received the honor from Lance Connors, Region VI IABTI director, in the form of a letter and certificate.
Hayden has served as police chief of Charleston for the last nine years and was previously a police officer for 30 years in Chattanooga, with 17 years as a lieutenant for the Bomb Squad.
"It is an honor to be granted such an important acknowledgement from the association and it has been my pleasure to be a part of this association," Hayden said.
