Provides information on becoming licensed as a daycare provider, either at a center or a private home. Records, Licenses, and Permits More information: - Issues licenses and monitors all childcare centers and providers - Investigates complaints about unlicensed daycare centers

Maintains a registry that allows individuals to report and opt out of unwanted telemarketing calls. Consumer Services More information: - Calls received 31 days after being on the registry may be reported to the FTC - An FAQ section is available on the website

Provides information and handles complaints on a range of consumer issues. Consumer Services More information: - Offers information on FDA activities, types of products regulated, and product ingredients - Regulates the safety, efficiency, and labeling of products, such as human and animal food, cosmetics, drugs, medical devices, and products that emit radiation - Offers educational resources, publications on FDA , and speakers on topics related to food and drug safety

Provides information on becoming licensed as a daycare provider, either at a center or a private home. Records, Licenses, and Permits More information: - Issues licenses and monitors all childcare centers and providers - Investigates complaints about unlicensed daycare centers

Enforces laws, identifies and protects against crime, and apprehends criminals. Law Enforcement Agencies More information: - Receives complaints against police officers via written statement, website, and Internal Affairs Division

Maintains a registry that allows individuals to report and opt out of unwanted telemarketing calls. Consumer Services More information: - Calls received 31 days after being on the registry may be reported to the FTC - An FAQ section is available on the website

Provides information on becoming licensed as a daycare provider, either at a center or a private home. Records, Licenses, and Permits More information: - Issues licenses and monitors all childcare centers and providers - Investigates complaints about unlicensed daycare centers

Enforces laws, ensures the safety and welfare of the public, and works to prevent and stop crime. Law Enforcement More information: - Complaints against a police officer can be made via phone, in person, or website - Provides recorded information on crime statistics for Baltimore County neighborhoods - Citizens on Patrol is coordinated through individual precincts and neighborhood associations - D.A.R.E. provides school outreach services related to drug use and healthy friendships - Drop boxes available to accept expired, unused, unwanted, or over-the-counter medications

Helps resolve complaints related to the county government's failure to act in accordance with Title 2 of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Government Complaints/Grievances More information: - Provides technical assistance and staff training - Identifies and supervises the correction on noncompliant buildings and programs

Operates an information line that provides details on area businesses, including customer reviews. Consumer Protection More information: - Helps with complaint filing and using mediation or arbitration services to resolve an issue - Provides education on scams and fraud - Maintains a website for consumers to report scams

Provides information on becoming licensed as a daycare provider, either at a center or a private home. Records, Licenses, and Permits More information: - Issues licenses and monitors all childcare centers and providers - Investigates complaints about unlicensed daycare centers

Provides grants for utility bill related expenses via the Maryland RELIEF Act. Utility Assistance More information: - BGE offers customer service to answer questions about billing, collections, and emergencies - Customers with special needs may be eligible for deferred payment plans

Enforces laws, ensures the safety and welfare of the public, and works to prevent and stop crime. Law Enforcement More information: - Complaints against a police officer can be made via phone, in person, or website - Provides recorded information on crime statistics for Baltimore County neighborhoods - Citizens on Patrol is coordinated through individual precincts and neighborhood associations - D.A.R.E. provides school outreach services related to drug use and healthy friendships - Drop boxes available to accept expired, unused, unwanted, or over-the-counter medications

Enforces laws, ensures the safety and welfare of the public, and works to prevent and stop crime. Law Enforcement More information: - Complaints against a police officer can be made via phone, in person, or website - Provides recorded information on crime statistics for Baltimore County neighborhoods - Citizens on Patrol is coordinated through individual precincts and neighborhood associations - D.A.R.E. provides school outreach services related to drug use and healthy friendships - Drop boxes available to accept expired, unused, unwanted, or over-the-counter medications

Helps patients find local dentists and investigates complaints about dentists in Maryland. Dental Referral Services

Maintains a registry that allows individuals to report and opt out of unwanted telemarketing calls. Consumer Services More information: - Calls received 31 days after being on the registry may be reported to the FTC - An FAQ section is available on the website

Provides information on Medicaid and Medicare health coverage. Health Insurance Information and Counseling

Enforces laws, ensures the safety and welfare of the public, and works to prevent and stop crime. Law Enforcement More information: - Complaints against a police officer can be made via phone, in person, or website - Provides recorded information on crime statistics for Baltimore County neighborhoods - Citizens on Patrol is coordinated through individual precincts and neighborhood associations - D.A.R.E. provides school outreach services related to drug use and healthy friendships - Drop boxes available to accept expired, unused, unwanted, or over-the-counter medications

Aims to eliminate inequity, discrimination, and inequality in the community. Advocacy More information: - Enforces public accommodations and ADA concerns - Accepts reports of unfair treatment by employer - Processes complaints against law enforcement - Enforces local wage laws and investigates complaints, including wage disputes and overtime issues

Regulates rates and services for public utilities, gas and electric suppliers, and transportation companies. Utility Assistance More information: - Responds to related consumer complaints

Offers assistance to individuals who have been treated unfairly by a business. Consumer Services More information: - Includes complaints and disputes between landlords and tenants - Does not provide legal advice

Enforces laws, ensures the safety and welfare of the public, and works to prevent and stop crime. Law Enforcement More information: - Complaints against a police officer can be made via phone, in person, or website - Provides recorded information on crime statistics for Baltimore County neighborhoods - Citizens on Patrol is coordinated through individual precincts and neighborhood associations - D.A.R.E. provides school outreach services related to drug use and healthy friendships - Drop boxes available to accept expired, unused, unwanted, or over-the-counter medications

Investigates and helps protect the public from attorneys whose conduct violates the Maryland Attorneys' Rules of Professional Conduct and those engaged in the unauthorized practice of law. Consumer Services More information: - Complaints are reviewed to determine if the Rules of Professional Conduct were violated - Does not provide legal advice or help with fee recovery

Oversees and coordinates federal and private sector equal employment opportunity laws, regulations, practices, and policies. Employment Discrimination Assistance More information: - Enforces Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Equal Pay Act, Rehabilitation Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act

Offers a consumer complaint center for issues involving phone, internet, TV, radio, emergency communications, and access for people with disabilities. Consumer Complaints ? More information: - Informal complaints can be filed online for free - If the response to an informal complaint is not satisfactory, a rebuttal can be sent or a formal complaint can be filed for a fee