Click this logo to go directly to the main content - Police Department  
Advanced Searching...
HCPD Home
Chief of Police
News Room
The Beat Newsletter
Daily Crime Bulletin
Crime Statistics/Maps
File or Request Police Report
Community Policing...
Citizens Police Academy
Inside HCPD...
Animal Control
Recruiting ...
Volunteer Opportunities
REWARDS
Red Light Camera Program
Victim Assistance Section...
False Alarm Reduction
Officer of the Month
Fallen Heroes
Charitable Events
Forms
Citizen Survey...
Facility Locations & Directions
Contact Us
LEOSA
 



Volunteers in Police Service

The Howard County Police Department Volunteers In Police Service program is an opportunity to actively participate in making Howard County a safer place to live and work.

HCPD volunteers offer their talents, skills and abilities to support the services police provide to the community.

Prospective volunteers are matched with identified needs in the police department. Opportunities are available in many areas, including bilingual services, clerical/office support, citizen services and crime prevention.



Participation requirements

• Complete application and agreement form
• Be a United States citizen
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be in good physical health
• Pass a police background check



Contact the volunteer coordinator

For more information, call 410-313-2255.



Volunteer opportunities

• Police Foundation liaison
• Animal Control handler
• Auxiliary officer
• Crime analysis clerk
• Internal Affairs clerk
• Records clerk
• Community Policing aide
• Interpreter/translator
• Traffic data analyst

Read detailed job descriptions



Application

Download a volunteering application

Howard County Logo