COVID-19 Coronavirus Updates and Guidance

The County is taking a number of actions to keep residents safe and minimize the spread of COVID-19. Find status information for County operations and services.

Your Safety

The Baltimore County Police Department offers helpful safety tips designed to protect you from becoming a crime victim.

Remember, you can help make your neighborhood safer. If you know about a crime that has happened, or that you believe could happen, report the information through our iWatch Baltimore County neighborhood awareness program. Report crimes in progress by calling 911.

Personal Crime Prevention

Home and Vehicular Crimes – Here are sensible precautions to help prevent home and vehicular break-ins.
Crime Prevention for People with Disabilities – People with physical disabilities should follow these tips.
Identity Theft – Find out how to prevent these increasingly common crimes.
Residential Security – Learn how to protect your home.
Leaving Your Vehicle Running Unattended is Illegal – Find out the fines and points that drivers face if their car is left running unattended.
Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Crime Prevention - Reduce the possibility of being a crime victim at an ATM.
Craigslist Online Security Tips - Read tips to keep you safe when selling and buying online items.

Safety for Children

Child Safety Seats – Use our child safety seat guide to help you find the right seat for your child.
School Safety – Get to know safety on and around school buses.

Business Safety

Cash and Valuables – Follow these precautions to safely transport cash and other valuables.
Crime Prevention – Reduce your risk of being a victim of a crime at your place of business.

Holidays

Holiday Safety – Be mindful of crime prevention when out shopping.

Traffic

Speed Cameras – Baltimore County uses electronic speed enforcement to reduce speeding in neighborhoods.
All-Terrain Vehicles – Learn laws and safety tips regarding ATVs.

Guns

Gun Safety – Stop gun violence on your street.

Violence and Abuse

Facts About Child Abuse – Learn some invaluable facts about child abuse.
Family Violence – Learn to recognize the signs of family violence.
Workplace Violence – Learn to recognize the signs of someone in crisis.
Domestic Violence – Learn to recognize the signs of domestic violence.

Programs

Maryland Watch Your Car Program – Get further information related to this nationally known program.
Counseling Team – The counseling team offers a variety of services for youth and their families.