New police officers
Sylvania Township Police Chief Sarah Toth administered the oath of office to three new police officers at the July 1 meeting of the Sylvania Township Board of Trustees. Michael Dulbs is a recent graduate of the police academy, Cassius Williams worked for the Metropark police and then the Maumee Police Department, and James Knallay was a member of the Ottawa Hills Police Department before joining the STPD. The three will be in a four-month Field Training Officer program.
In other business, Road Superintendent Rob Nash was given the authority to advertise for bids for 2025 leaf pick up services.
New purchase
The trustees voted to approve a request from Nash to purchase a Ford F250 Super Duty Truck for the newly hired fromYark Ford for $46,573.
Street lighting approved
Following public hearings, at which there were no comments, the Sylvania Township Trustees voted to approve the street lighting petitions from Tim Brown of Cumberland Construction Corporation for Brookside Plat 11 and Bridgecreek Plat 6, and from Steve Mitchell, Quarry Ridge Development Ltd., for Quarry Ridge Plat 5.

At Risk Resident Registry offers service to community members in need

The Sylvania Township Police Department has implemented a new community safety initiative, the At-Risk Resident Registry, to better serve members of the community. This is geared toward those who may benefit from a specialized approach based on a variety of developmental, cognitive, mental health, or physical challenges during a response from STPD officers.
This At-Risk Resident Registry, powered by Frontline Public Safety Solutions, is a free, voluntary and confidential program. It is designed for residents with autism or developmental disabilities; Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other cognitive conditions; those with medical, mobility, or mental health challenges; and community members who live alone and may need additional support.
Registering helps first responders be more informed and prepared when responding to calls and allows the STPD to provide safer and more compassionate service.
All information is securely stored and only used by first responders when responding to an incident.