Former Annapolis Police Chief Eyeing Litigation Against City: Report

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Former Annapolis Police Chief Edward Jackson is weighing a possible legal route against the city, according to Capital Gazette.

Citing an email received from Jackson's legal representative, the outlet reported the former police chief was "prepared to pursue litigation" over allegations of "a concerted effort to damage his professional standing and reputation within the community."

Specific details of the claims were not made available.

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A spokesperson for the city told Capital Gazette that while no lawsuit had been served, the Office of Law did receive "a letter of intent and settlement demand letters" on Tuesday.

The latest comes after Jackson was removed from his posting in February by Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann.

At the time, Littmann said the decision was made due to "differing approaches to management."

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Jackson, who had served as the city's police chief for nearly seven years, said the dismissal was rooted in his refusal to settle a 2024 lawsuit linked to two officers suspended for "discrediting" the police department. The two officers were later reinstated.

"I'm not resigning, I'm not voluntarily resigning," Jackson had told Fox 45, describing the moment he was asked to resign. "Whatever you're going to do, you're going to do. But it's not going to be because I volunteered to resign."

In the wake of Jackson's dismissal, Littmann appointed Capt. Amy Miguez to fill the police chief position until a permanent candidate can be found.

Read more at Capital Gazette.