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The office plans, promotes, and funds efforts with government entities, private organizations, and the community to advance public policy, enhance public safety, reduce crime and juvenile delinquency, and serve victims.</p> <h2>Our customer service promise</h2> <p>The State of Maryland pledges to provide constituents, businesses, customers, and stakeholders with services in the following manner:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Friendly and Courteous</strong>: We will be helpful and supportive and have a positive attitude and passion for what we do.</li> <li><strong>Timely and Responsive</strong>: We will be proactive, take initiative, and will try to anticipate your needs.</li> <li><strong>Accurate and Consistent</strong>: We will always aim for 100% accuracy, and be consistent in how we interpret and implement State policies and procedures.</li> <li><strong>Accessible and Convenient</strong>: We will continue to simplify and improve access to information and resources.</li> <li><strong>Truthful and Transparent</strong>: We will advance a culture of honesty, clarity, and trust.</li> <li><strong>Resolution</strong>: We will inform constituents clearly and concisely and provide assistance in a timely manner.</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://gocpp.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/customer-service-overview.pdf">Customer Service Overview</a> (pdf)</p> <p>For more information on the State of Maryland’s customer service program, or to submit a suggestion, please visit <a href="http://maryland.gov/customerservice" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">maryland.gov/customerservice</a>.</p> <h2>History</h2> <p><strong>1995</strong> – Executive Order 01.01.1995.18 established the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention by merging the Governor’s Drug and Alcohol Abuse Commission and the Governor’s Office of Justice Administration.</p> <p><strong>2005</strong> – Executive Order 01.01.2005.36 empowered the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention to develop collaborative and deliberative approaches to impact crime through more effective management of Maryland’s criminal justice resources.</p> <p><strong>2007</strong> – Executive Order 01.01.2007.04 placed Maryland’s Statistical Analysis Center within the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention to facilitate statewide crime data analysis and sharing to generate effective local policies and solutions.</p> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row-fluid"> <div id="footer_block" class="clearfix"> <div class="span9"> <div id="footer_left"> <div class="cl_base_hNav footerLinks">  <ul> <li><a href="https://gocpp.maryland.gov/contact-us/">Contact Us</a></li> <li><a href="https://gocpp.maryland.gov/employment/">Employment</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.maryland.gov/pages/privacy_security.aspx">Privacy</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.maryland.gov/pages/accessibility.aspx">Accessibility</a></li> </ul> </div>  <p>Executive Director Dorothy Lennig<br />Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy<br /><strong>Main Office:</strong> 100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD 21032<br /><strong>Victim Services - 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