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What's new

• Police Chief William McMahon is pleased to release the "School Zone Camera Report," an analysis of the first year of Howard County's automated speed enforcement program. The program has already seen great success, with speeds reduced in 65 percent of school zones, without the problems and issues being faced by speed camera programs in other jurisdictions. For more information about Howard County's successful program, read here: Howard County School Zone Speed Camera Report 
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Events

• The Howard County Police Department will be conducting the Collision Avoidance Training class for several sessions in 2013. The CAT program is an advanced defensive driving and vehicle control program for drivers ages 16-20 possessing a Class C driver's license. Each class consists of a Friday evening classroom session and a Saturday all-day driving session. Cost is $95. For an application, email Carolyn Bennett at cbennett@howardcountymd.gov . Program dates for 2013 are May 24-25; June 21-22; July 19-20; Aug. 23-24; Sept. 20-21; Oct. 18-19, Nov. 15-16 and Dec. 6-7.  For more information, click here.

Safety alerts

• Domestic Violence Information 
• Did you know identity fraud can be linked to terrorism? See something, say something! Check out this poster from Homeland Security  
• Tips: What to do when stopped by a marked police car
• Tips: What to do when stopped by an unmarked police car

Recruiting news

• Learn about job opportunities for entry-level officer, lateral officer and police cadet. More information is available on the recruitment page.

Important phone numbers

• Emergencies 911
• Non-emergencies 410-313-2200
• General information 410-313-3200  

Quick reference

• Guide to county laws 
• Maryland Sex Offender Registry 
• 2012 Annual Report