Daytona Beach’s first Black police chief sworn in

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — It’s like winning the Super Bowl.

That’s how Daytona Beach’s new police chief describes the feeling of being promoted on Friday into that role. But he and community leaders said it is not an easy road ahead for Volusia County’s first black police chief.

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Those who know Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young best describe the 42-year-old father of two as a man shaped by his strong ties to his family and faith.

The South Florida native has been with the department 19 years and went to college in Central Florida before quickly moving up the ranks.

Young said he sees his biggest challenges as chief as maintaining the peace and avoiding the problems that have erupted recently in other communities.

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Young replaces Chief Craig Capri, who was with the department for 31 years and served the last three as chief before retiring.

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