We are excited to reveal the new badges funded by the Foundation for our Howard County Police Officers! This week we are holding badge presentation ceremonies at each district to distribute the new badges to all of our officers. Check out some of the pictures below of officers receiving their new digs!
A note from the Howard County Chief of Police, Gary L. Gardner: Each year we recognize our members for the outstanding contributions made to the community and to the police department. Please join me in congratulating our 2015 Major Award Winners.  These employees and volunteers represent the outstanding work performed by HCPD every day. My personal thanks to all of the winners this year, and...
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This year the Columbia Triathlon is celebrating its 33rd anniversary as one of the most challenging and longest running triathlons in America. Triathletes from around the world will gather in Howard County, MD on Sunday, May 15, 2016 to compete in the Olympic-distance race. Our crew will be representing the Howard County Police Foundation at this year’s Columbia Triathlon Expo, dates and times are as follows:...
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Howard County police recruits will be learning more than ever about autism, with enhanced training from the Howard County Autism Society (HCAS) and a new service project to engage with and fundraise for the organization. Last year, Police Chief Gary Gardner tasked each academy class to identify and partner with a local organization to increase community policing efforts. Academy Class 40 selected HCAS, which has...
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Coffee with a Cop brings police officers and the community members they serve together–over coffee–to discuss issues and learn more about each other. Get to Know your Local Officers See below for upcoming Coffee with a Cop meet ups. Thursday, February 4th 9:00am – 11:00am David’s Natural Market – Lynx Ln, Columbia Thursday, March 3rd 12:00pm – 2:00pm McDonald’s – Cradlerock Way, Owen Brown Thursday, April 7th 9:00am...
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