By HENRY FREDERICK / Headline Surfer
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- City Manager James Chisholm has promoted Deputy Chief Jakari Young as Daytona Beach’s next police chief.
Young will take his oath of office at an 11:30 a.m. Friday swearing-in ceremony on the steps of City Hall, 301 S. Ridgewood Ave, with Mayor Derrick Henry administering the oath.
Young, 42, will be the department’s first Black police chief and 17th overall in the DBPD's 101-year history. He has served as the department’s deputy chief since 2017, and has been a member of the command staff for the past six years.
“I believe Jakari’s the right choice to serve as Daytona Beach’s next police chief," Chisholm told Headline Surfer. "He knows our community, has a stellar track record and has the respect of his peers. He has established himself as a competent law enforcement professional and is well qualified to lead our department."
Young, 42, will be the department’s first Black police chief and 17th overall in the DBPD's 101-year history. He has served as the department’s deputy chief since 2017 and has been a member of the command staff for the past six years. “I believe Jakari’s the right choice to serve as Daytona Beach’s next police chief," Chisholm told Headline Surfer. "He knows our community, has a stellar track record and has the respect of his peers. He has established himself as a competent law enforcement professional and is well qualified to lead our department."
For his part, Young said he thanks Chisholm "for providing me this opportunity."
Young continued, "I am extremely humbled and honored to lead this great organization. The dedication, commitment and professionalism displayed by the men and women of this department is second to none, and I couldn’t be any prouder to be their leader. I am also extremely excited to be able to continue to both serve and partner with our 68,000-plus residents and business owners on a daily basis while executing 21st-century policing strategies to both reduce and prevent crime.”
During his 19-year tenure with the Daytona Beach Police Department, Young has worked in various operational and administrative capacities, including the Patrol Division, Criminal Investigations, Special Response Team, Crisis Intervention Team and the Office of Professional Standards.
Young has been recognized with several awards and accolades throughout his career, including multiple Medals of Merit, Chief’s Awards, commendations and the Bernard Schneider Award.
During his 19-year tenure with the Daytona Beach Police Department, Young has worked in various operational and administrative capacities, including the Patrol Division, Criminal Investigations, Special Response Team, Crisis Intervention Team and the Office of Professional Standards.
Young has been recognized with several awards and accolades throughout his career, including multiple Medals of Merit, Chief’s Awards, commendations and the Bernard Schneider Award.
Young will replace outgoing Chief Craig Capri, who is retiring from the Daytona Beach Police Department after a 31-year career. Capri has served as police chief since 2017, and Young knows those last three years were invaluable as the second in command.“Much love and respect to my friend, mentor and predecessor Chief Craig Capri for all of his support and guidance throughout my career," Young said. "I wish him nothing but the best in all future endeavors.”
Jakari Young will replace outgoing Chief Craig Capri (shown here at left), who is retiring from the Daytona Beach Police Department after a 31-year career. Capri has served as police chief since 2017, and Young knows those last three years were invaluable as the second in command.
“Much love and respect to my friend, mentor and predecessor Chief Craig Capri for all of his support and guidance throughout my career," Young said. "I wish him nothing but the best in all future endeavors.”
Young holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree from Bethune-Cookman University in Criminal Justice and Criminal Justice Administration, respectively. He holds memberships in the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the Police Executive Research Forum, more commonly known as PERF.
Young is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and PERF’s Senior Management Institute for Police, the Southern Police Institute and the Florida Leadership Academy. He also serves on the Board of Directors for SMA Healthcare. He is married with three children.
City officials have not yet announced Young's pay. Capri earns $180,000 a year.
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