Ann Arbor Police Chief Andre Anderson Steps Down
Anderson, who was sworn in as chief in February 2024, will retire effective February 2027.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Law Enforcement
Ann Arbor Police Chief Andre Anderson has announced his retirement, which becomes effective in February 2027. Anderson was sworn in as chief in February 2024 and stayed longer than his original two-year commitment.
Why it matters
Anderson says it is time to move on, and he stayed beyond his original commitment to work more closely with the community and achieve his goals. His departure will leave the Ann Arbor Police Department with a leadership transition ahead.
Anderson's retirement is set for February 2027, roughly two years after he took office in February 2024. The announcement does not name a successor or describe how the department will fill the position.
The players
Andre Anderson
Andre Anderson is the chief of the Ann Arbor Police Department who led the agency after being sworn in during February 2024.
The details
Anderson said he stayed longer than his original two-year commitment to achieve goals, including working more closely with the community. He plans to spend more time with his family and grandchildren after leaving the department.
Timeline
February 2024: Anderson is sworn in as Ann Arbor Police Chief.
February 2027: Anderson's retirement becomes effective.
Legal Context
Anderson's retirement marks the close of a leadership term that began in February 2024 and extended beyond the two-year commitment he originally made. The transition comes as the department prepares to name a new chief to oversee law enforcement operations in the city.
Residents of Ann Arbor will see new leadership at the police department once Anderson's retirement takes effect in February 2027. The transition may affect how local law enforcement priorities and community programs are set in the coming years.
The takeaway
Leadership changes in local police departments often shape community relations for years, so residents may want to watch how the next chief approaches local priorities.
Further reading
For more on policing decisions in the city, explore Law Enforcement coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WEMU-FM.
