At Inauguration, Howard County Police Help with Security

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Officers from the Howard County Police Department attended the inauguration ceremony on Friday for President Donald J. Trump, the department announced on its Facebook page.

"HCPD's Emergency Services Unit (ESU) is in DC today helping to ensure safety and security at the 58th Presidential Inauguration," the announcement said.

Protests erupted in some parts of the city, resulting in police using pepper spray and flash grenades to quell the unrest. At least 90 people were arrested Friday amid demonstrations that caused "significant damage to a number of blocks in our city," D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham told reporters.

There were 3,500 law enforcement officers brought in from across the country to assist with keeping the peace during the inauguration, according to Fox 5 DC, which reported they were deputized as U.S. Marshals.

In addition, 7,500 members of the National Guard were also contributing to security efforts for the event.

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Photo Credit: Howard County Police Department.