Accepts reports of suspected welfare fraud regarding services provided by this agency such as: Ohio Works First (OWF), Food Stamps/SNAP, Medicaid, Childcare Assistance, and/or Prevention, Retention, Contingency (PRC). Can provide assistance and guidance in regard to identity theft for those who suspect that another person is fraudulently using their benefits (for example, stealing their SNAP benefits). Will also accept reports of other fraudulent activity such as lying on an application, selling benefits for cash, or retailer lying on an application to rejoin the SNAP program after being disqualified. Tips may be anonymous if the caller wishes.

Works to reduce the availability of illegal drugs and weapons through community partnerships; promoting safe, secure neighborhoods. Provides a confidential tip resource for people to use by phone or email.

Accepts reports of attempted and successful instances of identity theft, in which someone fradulently obtains or tries to obtain private information about an individual.

Assists people in working with the federal Social Security and Supplemental Security Income programs.

Provides Environmental Programs to enhance the community. Environmental Enforcement provides two full-time sheriff's deputies dedicated to enforcing litter laws and investigating illegal dumping activity.

Provides an anonymous tip line so students and adults can anonymously share information with school officials and law enforcement about threats to student safety. Calls are answered by analysts in the state's Homeland Security's Threat Assessment and Prevention (TAP) Unit.

Report drunk drivers and other highway emergencies by dialing #677. Free cellular phone service. Calls from outside the programmed area will be dispatched to that area rather than the roaming location. Clients are urged to give their physical location when outside their calling area.

Processing centers are assigned based on the last four digits of your social security number. If you have questions please call 877-644-6562 .

Report criminal activity - Some things to report on: Drug Activity; Burglaries; Child Abuse or Neglect; Welfare Fraud; any other criminal activity. Not for activity requiring an immediate response by officers. You do not have to give your name.

Dispatches officers to the scene of a crime in progress or a police emergency incident (call 911) also services non emergency calls.

Establishes and enforces standards to protect air and water quality (including lead in water), as well as solid and hazardous waste management and cleanup. Insures proper handling of solid wastes and hazardous materials including radiative substances, toxic fumes, and explosives. Offers information and education about environmental issues such as air quality, water quality, water supply, and others. Handles non-emergency complaints about violations of state's environmental protection laws. Examples of complaints include (but are not limited to) smoke or heavy dust emissions from industrial facilities, illegal dumping, burning of trash or tires, drinking water issues, destruction or draining of wetlands, and discharging industrial or agricultural waste into water or storm sewers. Offers opportunities for citizens to participate in public advisory groups, public information sessions, and public hearings. Can provide information regarding lead in water including if the area is under an advisory and/or what actions one can take.

Offers an anonymous hotline to report concerns over bullying, behaviors and threats to property or individuals, bomb threats, and other concerns for safety and well-being.

Receives and investigates reports of alleged Social Security fraud, waste, and abuse. Examples of fraud include but are not limited to: making false statements on claims, concealing facts or events affecting eligibility for benefits, misuse of benefits by a representative payee, buying or selling counterfeit or real social security cards, bribery or scams involving a SAA employee, and Worker's Compensation fraud.

Works to increase the public's awareness of scams that target consumers by offering a Scam Tracker website.

Accepts reports of fraud, scams, and bad business practices. Enters reports into a nationwide database that is available to federal, state, and local law enforcement.

BBB maintains Business Profiles for businesses and nonprofit across North America. BBB takes complaints and customer reviews for BBB Accredited Businesses and non-Accredited Businesses. Complaints deal with consumer issues regarding products or services and customer reviews pertain to an interaction or transaction with organizations. BBB asks all businesses to respond to complaints and reviews, and to address any issue(s) stated.

Dispatches police officers within Xenia to the scene of a crime in progress or a police emergency incident (call 911). Dispatches police officers to the scene of incidents where citizens need non emergency assistance Investigates crimes and reports of missings persons, fingerprints arrestees, and investigates incidents of alleged police misconduct.

Offers a hotline where people can report fraud, waste and abuse within Social Security programs and operations. This includes situations such as concealing work while receiving disability benefits, receiving benefits for a child no longer in their care and failing to notify SSA of the death of a beneficiary and continuing to use the cash benefits of deceased.

Offers an anonymous hotline to report concerns over bullying, behaviors and threats to property or individuals, bomb threats, and other concerns for safety and well-being.

Handles reports of harmful or potentially harmful issues or events that would affect students and schools in the Parma City School District. Calls are confidential and callers may remain anonymous.

Handles reports of harmful or potentially harmful issues or events that would affect students and schools in the Parma City School District. Calls are confidential and callers may remain anonymous.

Seeks to protect Medicare beneficiaries from illegal billing practices. Investigates complaints regarding health care practitioners who may be billing for amounts beyond those approved by Medicare. Takes action against practitioners who violate the law.

Provides an anonymous school safety tip line that helps proactively to ensure the safety and well-being of students. The tip line allows students, parents, teachers, administrators or members of the community to share information regarding threats to school or student safety, such as bullying, suicide, harassment or violence, with district and law enforcement officials.

Investigates complaints related to consumer protection laws and mediates disputes when warranted. Also provides information on previous complaints, disputes, and lawsuits against a company. Does not provide legal advice or representation as a private attorney.

Does not address complaints concerning banks, public utilities, doctors, lawyers, mortgage services concerning modifications or foreclosure issues, issues regarding the purchase of used cars, insurance, real estate, financial investments, and state agencies.