This is a press release from the City of Statesboro.
The City of Statesboro announced Friday the upcoming retirement of Police Chief Mike Broadhead, effective July 1, 2026. Broadhead concludes a nine-year tenure leading the department, capping off a law enforcement career spanning more than 40 years.
Broadhead arrived in Statesboro in April 2017 after serving seven years as the chief of police in Riverton, Wyoming. His career began in 1984 as a military police officer in the U.S. Army. Following his military service, he spent 22 years with the police department in Littleton, Colorado, where he rose through the ranks from patrol officer to lieutenant.
Throughout his time in Statesboro, Broadhead emphasized a community-first policing philosophy. Under his direction, the department increased its public outreach, regularly hosting local events designed to foster direct interaction between officers and residents.
“In my opinion, he has done an outstanding job as Police Chief,” said Statesboro City Manager Charles Penny. “He has navigated some tumultuous times and has handled them in a professional manner. He guided the department through the Black Lives Matter period, and I am thankful we had a chief who never shied away from tough conversations and was always accessible to our community members.”
During his time at SPD, Broadhead also focused on stabilizing the department’s turnover rate. While the department previously faced significant staffing challenges, including as many as 18 vacancies at one point, the agency has reached full staffing levels during his tenure.
“Today, we have virtually no vacancies in the department,” said Penny. “It is because of his steady leadership, professionalism, and advocacy for his employees that we have a thriving, well-managed Police Department.”
The city has not yet announced a timeline for the search for Broadhead’s successor.
