Annapolis mayor selects Demetrious Harris as new police chief

The mayor of Annapolis has announced Demetrious Harris as his pick for the city's next police chief, according to The Baltimore Banner.

Harris previously served as the chief of police in Seat Pleasant, a small city in Prince George’s County near Washington, D.C., where he emphasized community-centered policing and implemented technology-driven crime reduction strategies.

The appointment requires confirmation by the Annapolis City Council, with a resolution to be introduced on November 23 and a vote expected on December 14.

Harris's selection follows the firing of the former police chief, Edward Jackson, earlier this year due to differing management approaches, a decision that drew questions from the city's Black community.

The mayor's office highlighted Harris's qualifications, including his education from the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association and Northwestern University, and his focus on community engagement and data-driven policing.

Amy Miguez, a 25-year veteran of the Annapolis Police Department, has been serving as acting police chief since Jackson's departure.