Following are toll-free telephone numbers of interest for members who live outside of the 410 and 443 area codes: Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union : 1-800-234-4730 Baltimore County Insurance Office : 1-800-274-4302 Baltimore County Lodge No. 4 : 1-888-313-3501 Baltimore County Police Department : 1-800-853-5101 Baltimore County Retirement Office : 1-877-222-3741 Grand Lodge, F.O.P., National Office : 1-800-451-2711 Motor Vehicle Certification Program : 1-800-345-0990 (Car Buying Service) Baltimore County Police retirees are invited to practice at the Police Department Pistol Range on Dulaney Valley Road on open dates designated by Range personnel. Contact the Range for availability at 410-887-2330. The Association has purchased targets for members to use free of charge when shooting at the Range. They have been delivered to the Range and are available by showing your Association of Baltimore County Retired Police, Inc. membership card. You must provide your own ammunition, targets, and show a valid carry permit Baltimore County Council Bill 109-08 On November 3, 2008 the Baltimore County Council unanimously approved a property tax credit for those (Baltimore County) Officers who sustained work related (line of Duty) injuries that forced them to retire on a medical disability pension. Application Process Baltimore County public safety retirees who are disabled because of line of duty injury and are currently residing in Baltimore County are eligible for property tax exemption starting July 2009. Applications are available and are provided by the Office of Budget and Finance-Tax Payer Services. Contact Kathy Farren with Inquiries Inquiries for Baltimore County Council Bill 109-08, Property Tax Credit for Disabled Law Enforcement Officers and Rescue Workers, should be directed to Ms. Kathy Farren in the Baltimore County Office of Budget and Finance. Her telephone number is 410-887-2872. Applicants can send her an email with their name address and telephone number and she will verify that they are eligible and mail them the necessary paper work for the credit, which takes effect on 7/1/09. Her email is kfarren@baltimorecountymd.gov. Note: You do not have to be a member of the FOP or any other group to take advantage of this tax benefit. This applies to Baltimore County only. Check with your County to see if they offer this benefit. Revised June 5, 2009 |