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Department of Public Safety

William D. Sanford, Acting Director/Admn Services Coordinator 
6730 Monroe Street
P: 419-885-0482
E-Mail: bsanford@cityofsylvania.com

The physical safety of Sylvania's citizens is entrusted to the city Public Safety Department.

Police Division

William H. Rhodus, Chief of Police
6635 Maplewood Ave.
P: 419-885-8902
E-Mail: chief.rhodus@sylvaniapolice.com

How We Can Help You

For information on these and other programs, visit the Sylvania Police Division website.

  • Business portal
  • Child safety seat inspections
  • Citizens Academy
  • Concentrated Traffic Enforcement (Safe Sylvania Streets)
  • Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.)
  • Explorer Post #266
  • Facility tours
  • Homeland Security information
  • House checks
  • Impaired Driving Program (Fatal Vision)
  • R.U.O.K. (Are You OK?)
  • Reports
  • Safety City
  • Safety programs (bicycle safety, personal safety awareness, etc.)
  • School Resource Officers (SRO)
  • Speakers

Township Fire Department

Frederick H. Welsh, EFO, Fire Chief
Sylvania Township/City of Sylvania

6633 Monroe St.
P: 419-882-7676

The Sylvania Township Fire Department provides fire and emergency medical response and fire inspection services for more than 44,000 residents and business owners within the Sylvania Fire District.