Annapolis Mayor Explains Removal of Police Chief

Cites management differences as Captain Amy Miguez serves as acting chief

Feb. 10, 2026 at 11:39pm

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Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann addressed residents' questions about the removal of Police Chief Edward Jackson, stating the two had different approaches to management but not to public safety. Jackson had led the department since 2019, and Littmann says a selection committee will now choose the next police chief, with Captain Amy Miguez currently serving as acting chief.

Why it matters

The removal of a police chief is a significant event in a local community, and Littmann's explanation aims to provide transparency and address residents' concerns about the leadership change in the police department.

The details

Mayor Littmann said the areas of disagreement between him and former Police Chief Edward Jackson were not about public safety or policing methods, but rather about management approaches. Jackson had led the Annapolis Police Department since 2019, but Littmann decided to remove him from command. Going forward, Littmann says a selection committee will be formed to choose the next police chief, and in the meantime, Captain Amy Miguez is serving as the acting chief.

  • Police Chief Edward Jackson had led the department since 2019.
  • Last week, Mayor Jared Littmann announced the removal of Police Chief Edward Jackson.

The players

Jared Littmann

The mayor of Annapolis, Maryland.

Edward Jackson

The former police chief of Annapolis, who was removed from command by Mayor Littmann.

Amy Miguez

The captain of the Annapolis Police Department who is currently serving as the acting police chief.

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What they’re saying

“Our areas of disagreement were not about public safety and how to be a police officer and how to be a police chief, so it was not about you should be policing this way, not that way.”

— Jared Littmann, Mayor (wmar2news.com)

What’s next

A selection committee will be formed to choose the next permanent police chief for Annapolis.

The takeaway

The removal of a police chief is a significant event that requires transparency and clear communication from local government leaders. Mayor Littmann's explanation aims to address residents' concerns and provide a path forward for the Annapolis Police Department's leadership.