Will Akin Ed.d.

Will Akin, Ed.D., serves as the Sheriff of the Clay County Sheriff's Office since January 2013, previously holding positions such as Captain in the Emergency Preparedness Division and Lieutenant. In addition to this role, Will Akin is the Director of Security Operations at Strategos International and an instructor at Northwestern University's Center for Public Safety. Recent teaching experience includes being an adjunct instructor at MidAmerica Nazarene University. Will Akin's law enforcement career includes roles as a Patrolman with the South Bend Police Department and a Police Officer with the Phoenix Police Department, complemented by military service as a Chief Warrant Officer 2 in the U.S. Army. Educational credentials include a Doctor of Education in Ethical Leadership from Olivet Nazarene University and various other degrees and certifications in criminal justice and business administration.