Michael Angelo Jackson (born March 29, 1964)[1] is a member of the Maryland Senate representing District 27 in Calvert, Charles and Prince George's counties.

[17][18][19] In July 2008, Jackson's agency, investigating a drug-smuggling ring, raided a private residence in Berwyn Heights, Maryland, handcuffing and interrogating those inside, and shooting two dogs.

The incident ignited much local and national controversy, with allegations of excessive force, civil rights violations, and failure to co-ordinate with the Berwyn Heights Police Department.

[21] In addition, Maryland Senator Thomas V. "Mike" Miller said, "The people of Prince George's County demand better" and also stated that he pleaded with Jackson to make an adequate apology for the incident.

"[23] Prince George's County settled the lawsuit in 2011, paying an undisclosed sum to Calvo, and agreeing to create new regulations on the treatment of animals and the deployment of SWAT teams.

[24] Two years after the raid on Mayor Calvo's residence, a deputy in Jackson's department shot and killed a family dog while serving an eviction notice.

The deputy was allegedly supposed to wait for animal control to arrive but failed to follow proper procedures for serving an eviction.

As a result, another county resident, Donna Williams of Forest Heights, was the latest victim of what Mayor Calvo said, "is part of a pattern".

[25] According to county spokeswoman Sergeant Yakeisha Hines, "the only reason Animal Control is asked to be on scene, is to take possession of the dog after the family is evicted".

[31] 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.