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This is the official page for the Howard County Sheriff's Office located in Ellicott City, Maryland.

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Breaking down language barriers, one conversation at a time. HCSO is proud to announce the implementation of AI-powered language translation technology integrated into our body-worn cameras. Read attached release to learn more about this exciting advancement

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On Saturday, @HCSOnews participated in the Columbia Community Cares & Stand Mentorship's Holiday Toy Distribution at Wilde Lake Middle School. The children loved seeing Santa!

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This week, members of the Howard County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard participated in a joint Honor Guard detail in support of Howard County Scouting at their annual Eagle Scout Ceremony.

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Message from Sheriff Harris:
HCSO employee, Mark Heron, joined the Howard County Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy on March 25, 2024. Mark was officially sworn in this morning (March 26, 2024).

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@HCSOnews employee, Jeffery Gale, joined the Howard County Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy on February 26, 2024. Jeffery was officially sworn in this morning (February 27, 2024). Please join us in welcoming Jeffery and his family to the Howard County Sheriff’s Office.

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@HCSOnews partnered with Grassroots, the Leola Dorsey Center & Ridgely Run Community Center for a mid-winter coast drive. We are pleased to say that we have collected over 300 winter items. Thank you to all that donated & we look forward to having another coat drive in the future

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@HCSOnews is hiring lateral deputies!

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This afternoon, Sheriff Harris was honored to promote Deputy First Class Ryan Baer to the rank of Corporal.
Please help us congratulate Cpl. Baer on a much-deserved promotion!

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Sunday, the HCSO joined Dreams & Vision Turned Reality at Long Reach High School for the Holiday Joy Event.

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Sheriff Harris presented Mission BBQ with a plaque earlier this week thanking them for their unwavering commitment and support to the HCSO especially during one of the most difficult times our Office has experienced with the loss of one of our own.

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@HCSOnews had a great time at Sharp's Waterford Farm this past weekend.

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@HCSOnews seeks the public's help in locating two individuals, Jordan Bailey & Terence Richburg of Baltimore County, wanted for several charges.
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@HCSOnews participated in several events over the weekend, the first annual Hispanic Heritage Festival on Saturday and Howard County Pride 2023 on Sunday.

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@HCSOnews first official blood drive took place on October 4th at the Circuit Courthouse and it was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who donated!

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Funeral arrangements for Deputy Sheriff Ryan Demby have been made and are as follows:

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@HCSOnews is mourning the shocking and tragic loss of an off-duty deputy who was shot and killed in Baltimore last night. Our hearts are broken for the Demby family, Ryan's friends and colleagues, and our entire sheriff's office family.
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Last week, members of the HCSO participated in the Blue Guard 2023 Charity/Memorial Golf Tournament.

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Message from Sheriff Harris:
HCSO employee, Joseph Duckett, joined the Howard County Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy on September 25, 2023. Joseph was officially sworn in this morning (September 26, 2023).

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HCSO employee, Adam Schuster, joined the Howard County Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy on August 14, 2023. Adam was officially sworn in this morning. Adam is a huge asset to our Office. Please join us in welcoming Adam and his family to the Howard County Sheriff’s Office.

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HCSO employee, James Wright, joined @HCSOnews as a Deputy on July 31, 2023. James was officially sworn in this morning (August 1, 2023). Please join us in welcoming James and his family to the Howard County Sheriff’s Office.