County Executive Alsobrooks Announces New Chief Administrative Officer for Prince George’s County Government
Dear Prince Georgians:
I am Prince George’s Proud to announce that Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO) for Government Operations Tara Jackson has taken over as Acting Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for Prince George’s County Government, effective today. DCAO Jackson’s steady leadership has been a key asset in our administration, and I am excited and thankful that she will continue serving the residents of Prince George’s County in this new role.
DCAO Jackson has overseen government operations since the start of our administration in December 2018, working directly with the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE), the Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM), and the Office of Central Services (OCS). She was instrumental in helping the County Government shift operations virtually at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring all the appropriate policies, procedures and training were in place for County employees.
Prior to joining our administration, DCAO Jackson served as the Deputy County Attorney for Government Operations in the Prince George’s County Office of Law from January 2017-December 2018. In this role, she provided advice and counsel to the County Executive, Senior Executive Staff and County Agency Directors. DCAO Jackson also served as my Principal Deputy State’s Attorney from 2010-2017. In that role, she was responsible for the day-to-day operations of our team of more than 100 attorneys and 100 staff responsible for prosecuting more than 70,000 criminal cases annually.
DCAO Jackson holds a Bachelor of Science from James Madison University, a Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland School of Law, and a Master of Divinity in Leadership Development from Phoenix Seminary. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and she is a member of the First Baptist Church of Upper Marlboro, where she serves as a Women’s Ministry Teacher. DCAO Jackson will serve as Acting CAO while her nomination is sent to the Prince George’s County Council for review and a confirmation vote.
I also want to thank CAO Major Riddick for his dedicated service to the residents of Prince George’s County, coming out of retirement to help with the start of our administration and extending his commitment to help lead the County as we entered an unprecedented pandemic. Major’s knowledge and expertise have been critical in helping us successfully navigate the first two years of our administration, and we are excited that he will continue to work with us on COVID-19 programs he has created to assist the residents of this County.
I am also proud to announce that Mr. Jared McCarthy will take over DCAO Jackson’s current position as DCAO for Government Operations. Mr. McCarthy most recently served as an Associate Judge on the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, appointed to the position by Governor Larry Hogan in November 2018.
Prior to serving on the Prince George’s County Circuit Court, Mr. McCarthy served as County Attorney for the Prince George’s County Office of Law from February 2017-December 2018. He remained in that role for the first month of our administration in December 2018 to assist with the transition between administrations. Prior to becoming County Attorney, he served as Deputy County Attorney for Government Operations in the Office of Law from December 2012-February 2017.
Mr. McCarthy holds a Bachelor of Arts from Salisbury State University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law. He is a resident of Prince George’s County and has spent all but one year of his career working in the County. We are excited to welcome him to our team of dedicated public servants.
In addition, I want to let you know that the Police Reform Work Group I established in July has submitted its final report of reform recommendations for the Prince George’s County Police Department. I will now carefully review these recommendations to determine which recommendations can be implemented and on what timeline.
I want to thank each member of the Police Reform Work Group, especially Co-Chairs Judge Maureen Lamasney and Delegate Alonzo Washington, for their tireless work these past few months to produce this thoughtful and thorough report. I also want to thank every community member who engaged with the Work Group and submitted their ideas, feedback and recommendations.
I created the Police Reform Work Group through an Executive Order in July of this year. The Work Group consisted of 23 public officials and community members with a diverse set of backgrounds in relevant fields, including law enforcement, criminal justice reform and civil rights.
I charged this Work Group with conducting a comprehensive study and review of the Prince George’s County Police Department covering the full spectrum of its operations, including hiring, training and use of force policies. The Work Group relied on a foundation of equitable, data-driven metrics intended to yield collaboration, transparency, and results-oriented recommendations. The Work Group also provided valuable input on our search for a new Chief of Police.
Engagement with the community was a key component of the Work Group’s process and the final recommendations it approved. The Work Group held public listening sessions for the community at the start and conclusion of the review process. In addition, numerous community members, advocacy groups, faith leaders, business leaders, and other groups met publicly with the Work Group. Community members and groups submitted feedback and recommendations that were considered by the Work Group. All Work Group meetings were held virtually and were publicly available on the dedicated webpage.
As a community, we continue to confront each and every challenge that we face together, and I know that our collective efforts on this issue will ensure our Police Department becomes a model for the nation. We anticipate being able to make an announcement on the recommendations that will be implemented, by late January. A copy of the Work Group’s final report can be found online here.
Thank you, Prince Georgians, for your continued engagement with our administration on every issue and initiative. Together, I know we will continue moving Prince George’s County forward.
Yours in service,
Angela Alsobrooks
Prince George’s County Executive
Stand Up & Deliver
 We are continuing to work hard to address food insecurity in our County, and we want to provide information on upcoming distribution locations for our Stand Up & Deliver program.
Sunday, December 6 at 10:00 AM (Groceries)
- Community of Hope A.M.E. Church – 3737 Branch Avenue, Temple Hills, MD
Tuesday, December 8 at 10:00 AM (Prepared Meals)
- St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church – 7501 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD
Friday, December 11 at 12:30 PM (Prepared Meals)
- Ebenezer A.M.E. Church – 7707 Allentown Road, Fort Washington, MD
- Victory Grace Center/Port Towns Elementary School – 4351 58th Avenue, Bladensburg, MD
- Turner A.M.E. Church – 7201 16th Place, Hyattsville, MD
Additional food distribution locations can be found on our website by clicking here. This map is updated regularly. If you are able to make a contribution to our Stand Up & Deliver program, please click here to donate.
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