MENU Main navigation Search BREADCRUMB HOME DEPARTMENTS & OFFICES POLICE ABOUT US About Us About Us The Howard County Police Department was founded in 1952. Its mission is to provide a sense of safety and security for everyone by protecting life and property, reducing the opportunity for crime and disorder, enforcing criminal and traffic laws, assisting victims and promoting positive community engagement and effective partnerships. As of 2020, the Howard County Police Department has 480 sworn officers, 227 full-time civilians, and 43 contingent employees, 15 auxiliary officers, and six volunteer mounted patrols. The 911 communications division and Animal Control also fall under the police department. Title Chief of Police EXPAND AND SHOW CONTENT Title Our Mission and Values EXPAND AND SHOW CONTENT Title Accreditation EXPAND AND SHOW CONTENT Title Annual Report EXPAND AND SHOW CONTENT Retired Officers The “Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004,” allows qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm nationwide. It is the intent of the Howard County Police Department to offer its retirees the opportunity to certify under the parameters of the law. Retirees must follow the process outlined in the documents below and reapply annually. LEOSA Application | 2021 Training Schedule | Howard County Police Retired Officers' Association Fallen Heroes Title Cpl. Scott Wheeler, End of watch: June 18, 2007 EXPAND AND SHOW CONTENT Title Recruit Ofc. Roger Dale Cassell Jr., End of watch: Nov. 2, 1994 EXPAND AND SHOW CONTENT Title Ofc. Randolph "Randy" Brightwell, End of watch: May 29, 1961 EXPAND AND SHOW CONTENT Title Howard County Fallen Heroes from Other Agencies EXPAND AND SHOW CONTENT TAGS Retired Crime Stats Officer Police Stay Connected! Sign up for the County Executive's weekly newsletter and stay up to date on everything Howard County. Email Address Zip Code Zip Code Footer menu Resident Services Business Services Departments Government Copyright 2021 by Howard County, Maryland Footer Utility Menu Contact Us Tell HoCo Maryland Public Information Act Accessibility Careers(link is external) Hoco Dash GIS Maps

MENU Main navigation Search BREADCRUMB HOME TELL HOCO Tell HoCo Help report non-emergency neighborhood issues to Howard County Government from a smartphone, tablet or desktop computer. Stay Connected! Sign up for the County Executive's weekly newsletter and stay up to date on everything Howard County. Email Address Zip Code Zip Code Footer menu Resident Services Business Services Departments Government Copyright 2021 by Howard County, Maryland Footer Utility Menu Contact Us Tell HoCo Maryland Public Information Act Accessibility Careers(link is external) Hoco Dash GIS Maps