Annapolis Names Demetrious Harris Police Chief
Mayor Jared Littmann selected Harris, the former Seat Pleasant police chief, to lead the Annapolis Police Department pending City Council confirmation.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in People
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Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann named Demetrious Harris as the city's new police chief, succeeding acting chief Amy Miguez. The Annapolis City Council must confirm the appointment, with a vote expected Dec. 14.
Why it matters
The appointment follows Littmann's February 2026 removal of former chief Edward Jackson, who declined an opportunity to resign after the two disagreed on management approaches. Harris's confirmation would give the department a permanent leader in place of an acting chief.
Harris's proposed salary is $214,000, while the Annapolis police budget grows from $27.1 million in fiscal year 2025 to $30.2 million in fiscal year 2027. The council has not yet voted on his confirmation.
The players
Jared Littmann
Jared Littmann is the mayor of Annapolis, Maryland, who selected Harris and removed former chief Edward Jackson earlier in 2026.
Demetrious Harris
Demetrious Harris is a law enforcement officer who previously led the Seat Pleasant Police Department and was named Annapolis's next police chief.
Edward Jackson
Edward Jackson was the second Black police chief in Annapolis, serving from August 2019 until his removal in February 2026.
Amy Miguez
Amy Miguez is a 25-year veteran of the Annapolis Police Department currently serving as acting police chief.
The details
Harris most recently served as chief of the Seat Pleasant Police Department, a small city in Prince George's County. He holds a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Police and Security Studies from George Washington University, and was selected after a search that included input from Annapolis residents. Littmann announced the selection late Thursday in a news release.
Timeline
February 2026: Littmann removed former chief Edward Jackson, who had served since August 2019.
Nov. 23: Littmann plans to introduce the confirmation resolution at a council meeting.
Dec. 14: City Council vote on Harris's appointment expected.
Dec. 15: Harris's first day, if confirmed.
Leadership Transition
Harris's appointment follows the February 2026 removal of Edward Jackson, the city's second Black police chief, and places the department under new leadership after an interim period led by Amy Miguez. The confirmation vote will determine whether the transition moves from acting to permanent leadership.
Annapolis residents would have a permanent police chief if the council confirms Harris at a proposed $214,000 salary. The change affects how the department operates day to day, since Miguez has been serving only in an acting capacity.
The takeaway
Leadership transitions in city departments often hinge on the confirmation process, so tracking the council vote is the clearest way to see when a new chief takes charge.
What happens next
The City Council is expected to vote on Harris's confirmation Dec. 14, and he would start Dec. 15 if approved.
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