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Howard County Police Welcome You to our Website
 

Chief William McMahon

Welcome to the Howard County Department of Police Web site. As you browse through our site, you will gain insight into the philosophy, goals and priorities of our Police Department.

You will learn about the men and women who serve our community and are dedicated to ensuring that Howard County remains a safe, prosperous place to live. Click on the Inside HCPD link to learn more about the agency and our various units.

Visit our News Room for up-to-date information about the police department and the Daily Crime Bulletin to learn about crimes committed in the last 24 hours. Click on our Crime Statistics link to get information about crime in your community.

Also, check out our Community Policing programs and the services we provide for crime victims. You can click on the Forms link to request a police report, permit application, ride along form or crime prevention presentation. We invite you to learn more about our Youth programs and charitable events.

If you are interested in working for the Howard County Police Department, please go to our Recruiting area, where you will learn more about our application process and current openings.

As always, we encourage you to take a moment to complete a Citizen Survey to offer your opinions and suggestions to the department.

Thank you for your interest in the Howard County Department of Police. We update our Web site regularly, so please visit us often!


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WHAT'S NEW

Support HCPD's cycling team, participating in the May 2010 Police Unity Tour to benefit the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund


September/October edition of HCPD's newsletter, The Beat



NEWS ALERTS

Nov. 18: Collision sends Hampstead man to Shock Trauma, snarls traffic on U.S. 29 for hours

Nov. 16: Howard County drivers advised to Click It or Ticket

Nov. 16: Police charge two men for armed bank robbery in Jessup

Nov. 13: Suspect wanted for series of commercial burglaries

Nov. 13: Two in custody following armed bank robbery in Jessup

Nov. 12: Police investigating fatal crash on Md. 32

Nov. 8: Motorcyclist in critical condition after striking guardrail in Ellicott City

Nov. 5: HCPD is first agency in state to offer Collision Avoidance Training for teens

Nov. 4: Pedestrian struck by vehicle while crossing road in Columbia

Nov. 3: Police continue to utilize reverse prostitution operations; 13 men arrested in Jessup

Nov. 2: Police arrest two involved in homicide at Halloween party

Nov. 1: Police release victim information in homicide at Halloween party

Nov. 1: Police investigating homicide at Halloween party

Oct. 31: Vandals slash dozens of tires in Hickory Ridge

Oct. 30: Police investigating crash between SUV, Howard Transit bus

Oct. 29: Howard County police searching for missing Columbia man UPDATE: Missing man found Oct. 31

Oct. 28: Howard County police prepare for safe Halloween

Oct. 27: Police investigating recent spate of residential burglaries

¡ATENCION! Multicultural liaison available for Spanish speakers


CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Entry-level police officer

Lateral police officer

Police degree program

Sample test for police/cadet applicants


INFORMATION & SERVICES

2008 Annual Report

Howard County Sex Offender Registry

State Sex Offender Registry

Fingerprinting services

Domestic violence information

Guide to county laws

Police Foundation

Captain Richard E. Hall Legacy Scholarship

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