Michael A. Jackson (politician) facts for kids
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Michael Jackson
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| Member of the Maryland Senate from the 27th district |
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| Assumed office January 13, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Mike Miller |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 27B district |
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| In office January 14, 2015 – January 13, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Mark N. Fisher |
| Succeeded by | Rachel Jones |
| Sheriff of Prince George's County | |
| In office December 2, 2002 – December 6, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Alonzo Black |
| Succeeded by | Melvin High |
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Michael Angelo Jackson
March 29, 1964 Cheverly, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kim Jackson |
| Education | DeVry University (BS) Johns Hopkins University (MS) |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1982–1985 |
| Unit | United States Marine Corps Reserve |
Michael Angelo Jackson (born March 29, 1964) is a member of the Maryland Senate representing District 27 in Calvert, Charles and Prince George's counties. Jackson was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 27B in Calvert and Prince George's counties from January 2015 to January 2021. Jackson is also the former Sheriff of Prince George's County, Maryland.
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Early life and education
Jackson was born on March 29, 1964. He attended Crossland High School in Temple Hills, Maryland. From 1982 to 1985, Jackson served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. In 1986, he received his Bachelor of Science in electronic engineering technology from the DeVry Institute of Technology and graduated from the PELP (Police Executive Leadership Program) master's program at Johns Hopkins University.
Career
Sheriff of Prince George's County
After joining the Prince George's County Sheriff's Office, Jackson became the Fraternal Order of Police 112/DSA union president. In 2002, Jackson won the election for county sheriff by a narrow margin against the incumbent sheriff, Alonzo D. Black. Jackson was also the President of the Maryland Sheriff's Association until his retirement in 2010. Jackson is a member of the American Legion post 275; is a member of the Moose Lodge 453 and the Mitchellville Kiwanis Club. His 2010 campaign for County Executive of Prince George's County was unsuccessful when he lost to Rushern Baker.
Jackson's department created the first 24-hour domestic-violence unit in the State of Maryland. He is a recipient of the 2008 Victims' Rights Caucus Award, and the Allied Profession Award. In 2007, he also received the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence, Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award. His department also received the 2007 Governor's Award.
Pursuant to Maryland Common Law, Jackson's position as the elected sheriff made him the senior law enforcement official of his jurisdiction and his authority superseded all others within the county. Jackson, a Democrat, served for two terms, from 2002 to 2010. The area that he served contains an estimated 820,852 residents, holds the Washington Redskins Stadium (Fedex Field, the largest stadium in the NFL), the University of Maryland, College Park, and the National Harbor. Although violent crimes had dropped since 2006, in 2007, Prince George's County reported over 130 homicides, the highest rate of any county in Maryland.
Campaign treasurer indicted for union embezzlement
Jackson testified in August 2010 that one year before his campaign treasurer was accused of embezzlement from the local Fraternal Order of Police lodge, he had rejected the union president's requests that he review evidence of the alleged embezzlement. After his treasurer was indicted, Jackson suspended her with pay from her Sheriff's department position. When asked whether it was permissible to steal union funds, Jackson stated, "I have no opinion on that."
Maryland Delegate
Jackson was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in November 2014 and was sworn in January 2015. He was assigned to the Appropriations committee and serves on its Public Safety and Administration and its Oversight on Pensions sub-committees. In 2019 he was selected to be the House chair of the Joint Committee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Biotechnology. He was the chairman of the Prince George's County Delegation and a member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland. Jackson resigned from his seat on January 13, 2021, to accept appointment to the state senate.
Maryland Senator
Jackson was appointed to the Maryland Senate by Governor Larry Hogan on January 13, 2021, to replace Mike Miller, who resigned on December 23, 2020.
Personal life
Jackson is married to Kim Jackson and has one child.
See also
- Prince George's County, Maryland
- Prince George's County Sheriff's Office
