Annapolis Police Department summer safety and crime plan
City of Annapolis
Summary
APD doubled its weekend-night presence over the summer by putting detectives and administrative staff in uniform. The result: crime down 6% overall, property crime down 10%, traffic accidents down 15–16%, and over 443 days without a gun homicide.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
All Annapolis residents, particularly downtown nightlife areas and neighborhoods benefiting from foot patrols and community engagement.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting - Oct 21, 2026
The acting police chief reported that every crime category tracked during summer 2026 was lower than 2025 — gun violence incidents fell from 18 to six, with no contact shootings or homicides.
Public Safety Committee - Special Meeting - Sep 30, 2026
APD doubled its weekend-night presence over the summer by putting detectives and administrative staff in uniform. The result: crime down 6% overall, property crime down 10%, traffic accidents down 15–16%, and over 443 days without a gun homicide.
Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting - Jun 17, 2026
The police department's 2026 Summer Safety Improvement and Crime Plan was up for discussion, along with how internal affairs investigations are handled. It matters to residents concerned about summer crime and police accountability.
Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting - Jan 21, 2026
Chief Jackson brought a full command staff to brief the committee on police operations and answer questions. It's the committee's regular oversight touchpoint on policing in the city.
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