Superintendent Howard is a Bermudian who joined the Bermuda Police Service in 1985. He worked in a variety of postings including Central and Western Uniform, Parishes Department, Cycle Crime, Motorcycle Patrol Section, Criminal Investigations Unit and Serious Crime Unit. He has also had the opportunity to supervise most of the aforementioned named departments and units.

During his policing career, Superintendent Howard gained valuable experience in the Narcotics Division, the Police Training Centre and the Community Policing Division.

He is now in charge of the Corporate Services Division. Superintendent Howard has received training in England, the United States, the Caribbean and South Africa. His two most recent courses are the International Commanders Programme at the National Police Improvement Agency (NPIA), Police College, Bramshill within the United Kingdom and the International Strategic Leadership Programme conducted by the Ministry of National Security, Special Anti Crime Unit of Trinidad and Tobago.

In addition, Superintendent Howard holds a Diploma in Criminal Justice and Police Management from the University of Leicester; A Bachelor of Science Degree in Policing and Police Studies from the University of Portsmouth and a Master's Degree in Management and Human Resource Management.