Annapolis Could Soon Have New Police Chief Months After Shake-Up

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Demetrious Harris, who headed the Seat Pleasant Police Department in Prince George's County, may be the next Annapolis police chief.

Harris was nominated to the post by both Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann and City Manager Yolanda Lewis following an extensive review process that included Anne Arundel County Sheriff Everett Sesker.

City leadership announced the nomination Thursday.

"We are grateful to Sheriff Sesker and the search committee for the time and dedication they put toward finding the right person for Annapolis," Littmann said in a release.

"Chief Harris brings an exceptional depth of municipal and public safety leadership to Annapolis. City Manager Lewis and I are excited to welcome him to lead the Annapolis Police Department into its next chapter."

Harris comes to the Annapolis Police Department with 15 years of law enforcement experience, having focused on community-centered policing in the Seat Pleasant community.

Officials say he not only "spearheaded tech-forward, safety-focused policing," but he also promoted youth programming and senior wellness checks during his time in Prince George's County.

However, before Harris can take the baton from acting Police Chief Amy Miguez, Litmann will be required to introduce an appointment resolution and have the nomination confirmed by the City Council.

Littmann said in a release that the resolution would be introduce Nov. 23, with the confirmation vote scheduled for Dec. 14.

Should Harris receieve the required votes, Harris will officially start in the new role effective Dec. 15. His annual salary would be $214,000, according to the release.

Police Chief Shake-Up

The Annapolis Police Department has operated under Miguez's direction since former Police Chief Edward Jackson was removed from the post in early February.

At the time, Littmann said he called on Jackson to step down due to "differing approaches to management." However, Jackson maintained he was dismissed due to a 2024 lawsuit that centered around two officers who were suspended and then reinstated.

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Jackson had served in the post for nearly seven years.

Officials now say Miguez will be promoted from her previous role as a captain to a major, serving alongside Major Stanley Brandford.

Miguez will be working alongside Harris to ensure the department sees a smooth transition.