Harford County's government provides numerous municipal services to County residents. The county's three incorporated municipalities -- Bel Air, Havre de Grace and Aberdeen -- also levy taxes and provide some services. However, this list is only those services provided by Harford County.
Harford County Schools
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Harford County School System
Public schools in Baltimore County are divided into different attendance areas for elementary, middle and high schools. Find your local school. - Harford Community College
Located in Bel Air, this community college offers continuing education programs as well as university transfer credit courses.
Transportation
While the Maryland Mass Transit Administration provides some of the public transportation in Harford County (including Marc trains, commuter buses and the light rail), Harford County has its own local bus lines in Harford Transit.More transportation resources:
Public Safety Agencies
- >Sheriff's Office - Unlike in Baltimore County, the Harford County sheriff's office enforces the laws in its role as the county's police department, but also serves as the court-ordered summons.
- Fire Protection - Harford County does not have a professional fire department, but relies on its 11 volunteer fire and ambulance companies. The county does have paid dispatchers who route emergency calls.
- Animal Control - removes dead animals on county roads, responds to calls about abused, neglected or dangerous animals. For pet adoptions and animal shelter, see The Humane Society of Harford County.
Parks
Harford County is home to more than 100 parks. Some are Maryland state parks, and others are maintained by the county or one of the county's three municipalities.