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The links below will direct you to the pages where you can find information on current policing issues, such as use of force and accountability; resources and services that are available online and in-person; the latest news and daily crime bulletins; how you can get involved in the police department; and more.

About Us | Animal Control | Cold Cases | Community Outreach | Crime Statistics | Get Involved | In-person Services | Newsroom | Online Resources | Police Careers | Policies | Policing in 2022 | Traffic Safety | Victim & Witness Services | Youth Programs

Howard County Police Department Headquarters

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Non-Emergency

Always call 911 in an emergency; non-emergency police-fire-EMS, call 410-313-2200

General Information

For general information, call 410-313-3200 or email hcpd@howardcountymd.gov

For general Community Outreach questions, call 410-313-2207 or email HCPDOutreach@howardcountymd.gov.

For the records section, email therecordssection@howardcountymd.gov

Submit a Tip

Anonymous Tips: 410-313-STOP or hcpdcrimetips@howardcountymd.gov

Drug Activity Tips: 410-290-DRUG or  hcpdcrimetips@howardcountymd.gov

Gang Activity Tips: gangtips@howardcountymd.gov

Internal Affairs

To contact Internal Affairs, call 410-313-5800 or email PoliceIAD@howardcountymd.gov

News

Find the latest news updates.

Upcoming Events

Command Staff

Gregory Der
Chief of Police
Justin Baker
Deputy Chief, Field Operations Command
Cory Zirk
Deputy Chief, Special Operations Command
Tom Ehart
Deputy Chief, Criminal Investigations Command
Jim Marshall
Deputy Chief, Administration Command

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