Initially the Police department is a service support arm of all Howard County law enforcement agencies. In this capacity, our group is capable, and competent to perform several details, including, but not limited to:

• Directed Patrols

• Traffic Support

• Crime Scene Security and logs

• Crowd Control

• Vehicle Tows

• Vehicle Security

• Emergency Scene security for Fire and Medical Situation

• Parade Route Control

• City and County ride alongs as assistance toward agency capacity.

Additionally all EMA Police Officers are required to attend specialized instruction and training and maintain certification in first aid and CPR.

The EMA Mission Statement is "Preparing for the application of existing facilities, materials, equipment and personnel during an emergency , in such a manner that lives may be saved, health and efficiency maintained, and property protected."

As an all volunteer organization the Howard County EMA Police Department aspires to set community citizenship standards that all departments can emulate, accepting the myriad assignments with pride and professionalism in the true spirit of our community.