Howard County Sheriff's Office

08/25/2026

Welcome to the Howard County Sheriff’s Office!

Please join us in welcoming Deputy Anthony Bowling to the Howard County Sheriff’s Office!

Deputy Bowling joined HCSO on August 24, 2026, as a lateral transfer from the Baltimore County Sheriff’s Office. He brings with him extensive law enforcement experience, including service with the Baltimore City Police Department, where he worked in patrol and later as a detective in Internal Affairs.

We are excited to welcome Deputy Bowling to our team and look forward to the experience, knowledge, and dedication he will bring to the Howard County Sheriff’s Office and the community we serve.

Welcome to HCSO, Deputy Bowling!

08/24/2026

We had a ball! Thank you everyone who was apart of this great community event. We could not have done it without you.

08/21/2026

Posted: 8/21/2026

The Howard County Sheriff’s Office is a CALEA certified Law Enforcement Agency. We would like to provide an opportunity for public feedback via the CALEA Portal which can be located here: http://cimrs2.calea.org/1127

The purpose of this public portal is to receive comments regarding our compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for accredited status. These comments can be in the form of commendations or concerns. The overall intent of the accreditation process is to provide our agency with information to support continuous improvement, as well as foster our pursuit of professional excellence.

It is important to know that CALEA is not an investigatory body and subsequently the public portal should not be used to submit information for such purposes. Additionally, there will be no response other than acknowledgement to submissions; however, the information will be considered in context to its relevancy to compliance with standards and the tenets of CALEA® Accreditation.

Standard titles may be viewed on the CALEA website: Law Enforcement - Standards Titles | CALEA® | The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. The level of accreditation the Howard County Sheriff’s Office is participating in includes only those applicable standards that are in bold.

If you have questions about our agency, standards, or the process, please call:
Lieutenant Dave Manning, Accreditation Manager
410-313-4158

08/05/2026

Last night, members of the Howard County Sheriff's Office proudly participated in National Night Out, joining community members, local organizations, and our public safety partners for an evening dedicated to strengthening the relationship between law enforcement and the communities we serve.

National Night Out provides a wonderful opportunity to connect with residents, answer questions, and foster partnerships that help keep Howard County safe. Thank you to everyone who came out to meet with our deputies and make this event a success.

We appreciate the continued support of our community and look forward to seeing you at future events!

08/03/2026

Last week, members of the Howard County Sheriff's Office were proud to attend The Y's Mission in Action event at the Dancel Y in Ellicott City.

This event brought together community members and local organizations to celebrate the positive impact that the Y has throughout Howard County. We appreciate the opportunity to connect with residents and support programs that strengthen our community.

Thank you to the Dancel Y for hosting such a meaningful event and for your continued commitment to serving Howard County.

07/16/2026

Breaking down language barriers, one conversation at a time.

The Howard County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce the implementation of AI-powered language translation technology integrated into our body-worn cameras.

This innovative technology provides real-time translation in more than 50 languages, allowing our deputies to communicate more effectively with community members who have limited English proficiency. By improving communication, we can better serve Howard County's diverse community while enhancing public safety and building stronger relationships.

Read the attached news release to learn more about this exciting advancement and our continued commitment to providing professional, equitable, and accessible service to everyone in Howard County.

07/08/2026

Sheriff Harris is honored to announce the retirement of Deputy First Class Ella Greene after an incredible 36 years of dedicated service with the Howard County Sheriff's Office.

For more than three decades, DFC Greene has faithfully served the citizens of Howard County with professionalism, integrity, and compassion. Throughout her distinguished career, she has been a trusted colleague, a dedicated public servant, and a valued member of the Sheriff's Office family. Her commitment to excellence, strong work ethic, and willingness to serve wherever needed have earned the respect and admiration of those who have had the privilege of working alongside her.

Thirty-six years of service is an extraordinary milestone that reflects a lifetime of dedication to public safety and the mission of the Howard County Sheriff's Office. The positive impact DFC Greene has made on her fellow deputies, courthouse staff, community partners, and the countless individuals she has encountered throughout her career will be felt for years to come.

On behalf of the Howard County Sheriff's Office, we extend our deepest gratitude to DFC Greene for her unwavering commitment and loyal service. Please join Sheriff Harris and the members of the Sheriff's Office in congratulating DFC Greene on her well-deserved retirement and wishing her good health, happiness, and many exciting adventures in this next chapter of life.

07/04/2026

06/18/2026

The Howard County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that we have earned national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) — the gold standard in public safety excellence.

This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to professionalism, accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement in the services we provide to our community.

Receiving CALEA accreditation is a testament to the dedication and hard work of every member of our agency, as well as the support of our community partners and county leadership.

We are honored to join a select group of law enforcement agencies nationwide and a select few Sheriff’s Offices in Maryland to earn this distinguished recognition.

The official news release can be found at: https://www.howardcountymd.gov/sheriffs-office

06/16/2026

Message from Sheriff Harris:

On June 15, 2026, Deputy Bagby joins the Howard County Sheriff's Office as a lateral transfer from the University of Maryland Police Department.

Originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Maurice earned an Associate of Specialized Technology degree in Computer Support.

Driven by a lifelong goal of serving in law enforcement, Maurice relocated to Maryland in 2013 and began a distinguished public safety career that spans more than a decade. He started with the Maryland Department of Corrections as a Correctional Officer in 2014 before joining the Baltimore City Police Department in 2015. Following academy graduation, he spent seven years serving in the Southeast District. Most recently, he completed three years with the University of Maryland Police Department, where he focused on campus safety and traffic enforcement.

Please join us in welcoming Deputy Bagby to the Howard County Sheriff’s Office. We are excited to have him on our team and look forward to the experience and dedication he brings to our Office.