COLUMBIA, Md. — If you plan on visiting the Mall in Columbia in the near future, you may notice a higher police presence.
Howard County Police officially open satellite office at Columbia Mall
That's because on Tuesday Howard County Police officially opened their mall satellite office.
The satellite space has been in the works since April of 2025 following a series of deadly shootings involving teenagers on mall property.
While the office will not be staffed 24/7, the department plans on being more visible around the clock throughout the area.
"This new satellite office will provide patrol officers assigned to the area with a home base to address concerns at The Mall in Columbia, Merriweather District, and Downtown Columbia Lakefront," a Howard County press release states.
