Akil Davis, a former officer in the Scottsdale Police Department back in 1999, who embarked on a new path after a few years, embracing a captivating career with the prestigious FBI.

Davis is a 17-year veteran with the FBI. He served in Palm Springs, Los Angeles and Kabul, and has investigated organized crime, drug trafficking, violent crime, human trafficking and crimes against children. He served with FBI's SWAT team in Los Angeles and with the U.S. Army's 10th Special Forces Group.

He has also been involved with the Weapons of Mass Destruction Director at the FBI's headquarters, and has acted as a legal attaché to The Hague. He comes to Phoenix as a section chief responsible for international operations.

Davis grew up in Mesa. He has a bachelor's degree from UCLA and a master's from Northern Arizona University.