CONTACT INFORMATION

The Howard County Sheriff's Office is available Monday thru Friday, from 7:00 am until 9:00 pm.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

The Howard County Sheriff’s Office encourages citizens to comment about the quality of service they have received. Commendations of deputy and civilian service or questions / complaints regarding inappropriate service or actions are welcome.


Complementary letters can be addressed directly to the Office of the Sheriff at any Sheriff facility within Howard County.


Complaints may be filed several ways:


• by letter, addressed to the Office of the Sheriff
• by telephone, at any Sheriff facility within Howard County
• in person
• by submitting a Complaint Against Personnel Form.


Complaints of a serious nature will be handled by the Office of the Chief Deputy which is responsible for the acceptance, oversight and adjudication of allegations of deputy misconduct.


This fundamental role ensures the professional integrity of the Sheriff’s Office based on objective and thorough investigations of complaints against Sheriff personnel.


All complaints received about members of the Office are investigated following a strict policy and in accordance with The Law Officer's Bill of Rights.


If you have questions, please contact the Office of the Sheriff at 410-313-4202.


Non-English speaking citizens should contact the Office of the Sheriff or the Duty Officer at 410-313-4150 or 410-313-2153 to make arrangements to file a complaint.