Howard County
Stan Parker, Sheriff
65 FTE (2022)
$8.5M budget (Adopted FY2026 (Sheriff + Joint Law Enforcement Center + Jail operating, gross county appropriation; excl. separate capital-outlay section, constables, CSCD, state agencies))
$245/resident
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 25 | (38%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 29 | (45%) |
| Civilian staff | 11 | (17%) |
| Total | 65 |
Jail facilities
source: jail facility data 2026
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Howard | 102 |