Howard County Police Expands Its Mental Health Unit

HOWARD COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Howard County police announced the expansion of the department’s mental health unit.
The announcement comes as the agency recognizes national Mental Illness Awareness Week to help reduce stigma and provide support.
“Police officers are often the first people to make contact with someone in a mental health crisis,” Howard County Police Chief Gary Gardner said in a release. “It’s critical that we focus our resources and prepare our off