25 Year Annapolis Police Department Veteran Appointed Acting Chief Following Former Chief’s Departure

Amy Miguez, a 25 year veteran of the Annapolis Police Department, has been named Acting Chief of Police following the departure of former Chief Ed Jackson, Mayor Littmann announced this afternoon.

According to a press release from the Mayor's office, Chief Jackson was removed from command of the Annapolis Police Department due to differing approaches to management. Jackson has served as chief since August of 2019. Mayor Littmann immediately appointed Capt. Amy Miguez as the City’s Acting Police Chief. 

"The Mayor relieved the Chief of duty," a city spokesperson told Report Annapolis News. "As acting, the Mayor is not putting Miguez forward to council at this time for permanent confirmation."

Mayor Littmann thanked Chief Jackson for his service to our residents. “I admire and respect his work on diversifying the force and command staff and his work on reentry and cold case investigations," Littman said. "These efforts are important to our community, and I want to see these initiatives continue. Leadership transitions are never easy, but my goal is to maintain strong governance across all departments as we continue serving Annapolis.” 

Mayor Littmann said that Miguez meets the necessary City Charter requirements to serve in the role. Miguez currently serves as Administrative Services Captain and has held leadership roles across nearly every major departmental function, including patrol, investigations, community outreach, and public information. She began her career with the department as a police dispatcher in 2000 and has steadily risen through the ranks.

Acting Chief Miguez is known for her strong commitment to procedural justice, transparent communication, and community engagement. She holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and has completed a master’s in public safety leadership and administration at the University of Maryland, College Park. She is also a graduate of the Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Management Institute for Police.

“Chief Jackson’s leadership opened doors at the Annapolis Police Department and strengthened a culture that values equity and opportunity,” Miguez said. “His support for a workforce that reflects the community we serve made it possible for leaders like me to step forward. I am deeply grateful for his mentorship and for the foundation he built, and I am honored to continue my service to our residents.”

Mayor Littmann has asked Acting City Manager Victoria Buckland and Acting Human Resources Manager Lasan Crispin to prioritize hiring a City Manager before announcing a search for the next Annapolis Police Chief. 

“I have full confidence in Acting Chief Miguez,” Littmann added. “Public safety is a priority of my administration, and I want the public to know that APD will continue to serve our residents in the same dedicated and community-focused manner they expect and deserve.”