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Annapolis Police present staffing, crime trends and accreditation during Finance Committee hearing
Summary
Chief Jackson and senior police staff briefed the Finance Standing Committee on FY26 priorities, cited recent homicide and shots-fired activity, reported continued compliance with accreditation standards, and asked for targeted positions including a UAS program manager and a grants administrator.
Annapolis Police Chief Michael Jackson (title as presented) and command staff briefed the Finance Standing Committee on April 28 about FY25 accomplishments, crime trends and requested FY26 budget items, placing particular emphasis on staffing, evidence management and new program support positions.
Chief Jackson described the department’s mission to prevent violence, support reentry and promote officer wellness, and announced the department’s accreditation reinstatement in March. Captain Amy Miguez (presenting administrative details) told the committee the department sought no large, across-the-board increases but had targeted requests to meet operational needs: conversion of six positions to civil service, a contracts-funded Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) program manager, respiratory-screening costs related to officer mask issuance, replacement and additional police radios, and incremental drone purchases.
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