Police
The Howard County Police Department provides a secure environment for the citizens of Howard County by protecting life and property, reducing the opportunity for crime and disorder, enforcing the law, assisting victims and providing other police-related services as required by the community in a manner consistent with the values of a free society.
Inspector General Advisory Board
The Inspector General Advisory Board consists of seven citizen members who are tasked with selecting the Inspector General, and providing advisory and ministerial oversight on the activities of the Office of the Inspector General.
Inspector General
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) meets at 7:00 p.m., generally on the first Thursday of each month at 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043.
Retirement Plan Committee
Commission on Disabilities
Health
The Health Department bureaus and programs strive to make Howard County a community in which health equity and optimal wellness are accessible for all who live, work and visit.
Home Inspection
History
Fire Prevention Expo
Fire Prevention is everyone's fight! Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services has held a Fire Prevention Week Expo in order to provide tools and resources to the community to prevent fires in your home.
How to Donate Your Car
Your automobile donation helps us with important training sessions.
Fire and Fall Prevention for Seniors
Bleeding Control Program
Learn how to treat the severe bleeding of traumatic injury victims.
Smoke Alarms
Questions about smoke alarms?
Assisted Living Seminar
Providing valuable fire and life safety education for assisted living facilities.
Workforce Development Centers
Workforce Development for Job Seekers
Business Processes
Workforce Development for Businesses
The Office of Workforce Development is committed to delivering a variety of workforce development services to help strengthen and sustain Howard County and the regions businesses.