Crime & Safety
Police Take Out Trash in Columbia
The Howard County Police Department shared this picture taken Friday in Columbia during a warrant call.
A Columbia woman recently got a helping hand from tactical officers with the Howard County Police Department.
On Friday afternoon, police were serving a warrant in Columbia when they saw an opportunity to be of service to a resident.
The resident was taking out her garbage when the officers, who were dressed in tactical gear, offered to help.
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The result was captured on camera, and the department shared the picture on social media Wednesday to recognize the officers for making a difference.
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Photo Credit: Howard County Police Department.
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