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!