'Burnt out': Belfield debates police merger with Stark County The City of Belfield hosted a public input special meeting Thursday regarding the proposed collaboration between the Belfield Police Department and the Stark County Sheriff’s Office. Many citizens, city officials and personnel from both police departments deliberated their thoughts on this contentious issue. Written By: Jackie Jahfetson | × Belfield Police Chief Steve Byrne explains why a merger between the Belfield Police Department and Stark County Sheriff's Office is vital in moving forward with devastating retention rates of officers and the excessive amount of hours Byrne puts in on a weekly basis to serve the city. (Jackie Jahfetson/The Dickinson Press)