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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About C.A.T. Collision Avoidance Training (C.A.T.) is a defensive driving and vehicle control program for young drivers developed by the National Traffic Safety Academy. During the one-day course adapted from law enforcement training, young drivers learn how to handle their vehicles in any situation. Designed especially for new drivers who want more specialized experience on the road, C.A.T. teaches hands-on techniques for evasive maneuvers, emergency braking, cornering, backing, skid recovery,...
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The Howard County Police Department is once again participating in the Police Polar Bear Plunge, set for January 29th, 2016. Members of the HCPD will plunge into the freezing cold Chesapeake Bay in exchange for donations that go towards supporting Special Olympics, Maryland. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO HELP US REACH OUR GOAL! Please consider donating to this worthy cause. Every dollar you donate is...
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