Police Department

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About the Department 

Chief Frank T. Selvaggio oversees a staff of eleven (11) full-time officers, one (1) part-time Detective, one (1) Chaplin, and one (1) Administrative Assistant. Together, they share the duties of the department and provide 24/7 police protection to the residents and businesses of Byrnes Mill. 

The Byrnes Mill Police Department has implemented three (3) Core Values; Integrity, Professionalism, and Community Collaboration.  The Officers of this department are committed to protecting the citizens of this community through proactive patrol and enforcement efforts. By remaining visible to the community Officers provide a sense of safety and security for everyone who lives, works, and visits here.


ChaplinDave Stain serves as Chaplain for the Byrnes Mill Police Department, assisting with Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) programs and training, call responses as well as counseling and assistance to all officers within the department.

Courtesy Notices

During regular patrol, officers have noticed several garage doors open along with other potential concerns.  In order to proactively approach crime prevention, you may start seeing Courtesy Notices around Byrnes Mill.  These notices, printed on blue paper are designed to alert you that an officer noticed a cause for concern.  These notices are placed for (but not limited to):

  • Open garage doors
  • Broken/open window
  • Open door (business/residence)

Also, as a reminder, if you are going to be out of town, consider filling out a Vacation Watch Form.  Available online or at City Hall, the form alerts Byrnes Mill Police to send extra patrol by your residence during your absence. 

Police work hard to ensure the safety of residents so if you see anything suspicious, please call Dispatch at (636)797-9999 (non-emergency) or 911 for an emergency.