Annapolis Police Chief Faces “No Confidence” Vote from Union

ANNAPOLIS, MD — The United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 400, representing Annapolis Police Department personnel, announced a vote of “no confidence” in Police Chief Ed Jackson and his command team, with a vote tally of 54–30. This decision, made through a secret electronic ballot on August 8, reflects widespread discontent among the officers.

The union’s statement highlighted several grievances, including the loss of CALEA accreditation, alleged retaliation against officers who raised management issues, and a divisive leadership approach, all contributing to poor morale and diminished tru...