HCPD Equipment & Training The Howard County Police Foundation provides seed money for public safety projects not possible under Howard County Police Department’s budget. Electronic Storage Device Detection (ESD) K-9 The Police Foundation purchased equipment needed to support HCPD’s new ESD K-9.  The ESD K-9 is utilized to assist detectives during search and seizure warrants in critical investigations where electronic storage devices need to be … Continue reading HCPD Equipment & Training