Baltimore County is located in the U.S. state of Maryland. The county seat is Towson. The county was established in 1659.

Baltimore County is part of the Baltimore metropolitan area and Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area. The county is home to a number of higher educational institutions, including Towson University, Goucher College, and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

The county government is composed of a County Executive, a County Council, and various departments and agencies. The County Executive is elected by the voters of the county and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the county government. The County Council is composed of seven members, each elected from a different district. The Council is responsible for setting policy and passing laws.

The county is served by the Baltimore County Public Schools system, which is the 25th largest school system in the United States. The county also has a number of private schools, including the Park School of Baltimore, St. Paul's School, and the Bryn Mawr School.

The county is served by the Baltimore County Police Department, which is the largest police department in the state of Maryland. The department is responsible for law enforcement and public safety in the county.

The county is also served by the Baltimore County Fire Department, which is responsible for fire protection and emergency medical services in the county.

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