City of Statesboro names Jared Akins as Interim Police Chief

STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - Tuesday, Statesboro City Manager Charles Penny announced that Captain Jared Akins has been named Interim Police Chief, effective July 1, 2026.

Akins will step into the executive role following the retirement of current Police Chief Mike Broadhead, whose 40-year career in law enforcement and nine-year tenure leading the Statesboro Police Department concludes on July 1.

“We are confident in Captain Akins’ ability to lead the department during this transitional period,” said City Manager Charles Penny. “He brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of our community’s needs, ensuring that the department maintains its steady leadership and commitment to public safety.”

Captain Akins is a veteran law enforcement professional with 25 years of service to the Statesboro and Bulloch County communities. Since joining the Statesboro Police Department in 2017, he has served as Senior Detective and, since 2019, as the Captain of the Operations Bureau.

Prior to his tenure with the Statesboro Police Department, Akins spent 16 years with the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office, serving as Chief Deputy from 2013 to 2016.

Akins holds a Master of Science in Public Administration from Arkansas State University and a Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies from Georgia Southern University. He is a graduate of Statesboro High School and served in the Georgia Army National Guard from 1995 to 2003.