Belfield continues discussions on dissolving its police force The Belfield City Council previously discussed in December plans to disband the Belfield Police Department and absorb its forces into the Stark County Sheriff’s Office. On Tuesday evening, the council met to discuss this complex issue. More on that front. Written By: Jackie Jahfetson | × Belfield Police Chief Steve Byrne explains why the merger between the Belfield Police Department and the Stark County Sheriff's Office is vital in allowing for more back-up force to cover the city during a January Belfield City Council meeting. (Jackie Jahfetson/The Dickinson Press) The Belfield City Council met Tuesday evening at the Belfield Theater to continue discussions on whether they should disband their police department and have Stark County absorb the one employee entity — an option still being considered by all parties.