Our Mission
The Robertsdale Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency dedicated to serving our community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our department is comprised of sworn Police Officers, Communications Officers, Corrections Officers, Support Services personnel, and Administrative Staff, each playing a vital role in our mission to protect and serve the citizens of Robertsdale.
Patrol Division
The majority of our sworn personnel are assigned to the Patrol Division, the front line of the Police Department. Operating across four shifts, Patrol Officers provide continuous law enforcement services by responding to calls for service, enforcing the law, and proactively working to keep our city safe.
School Resource Officers
The Patrol Division also includes dedicated School Resource Officers assigned to the City's public schools, where they work to provide a safe learning environment while serving as mentors, educators, and trusted members of the school community.
Criminal Investigations Division
Additional sworn personnel are assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division, where investigators conduct thorough investigations into criminal offenses, primarily consisting of felony crimes.
Communications Officers
Communications Officers serve as the link between the public and emergency responders. They answer emergency and non-emergency telephone calls, coordinate radio communications, process teletypes, and ensure information is relayed quickly and accurately.
Communications Officers are often the first point of contact during someone's time of need — whether dispatching police officers to emergencies or connecting callers with the appropriate law enforcement, government, or community resource.
Corrections Officers
Corrections Officers are entrusted with the safety, care, and custody of individuals housed in the Robertsdale City Jail. They are responsible for the intake and booking of arrestees taken into custody by Robertsdale Police Officers and other law enforcement agencies, as well as individuals sentenced to confinement by Municipal Courts. Our Corrections Officers ensure the secure and orderly operation of the jail while maintaining the safety of staff, inmates, and the public, all while remaining professional and diligent in their duties.
Support Services & Administration
Support Services personnel provide services that enhance public safety and support the department's overall mission. This division includes Animal Control, which is responsible for enforcing animal-related ordinances, responding to animal complaints, and promoting the safety and welfare of both residents and animals in our city.
Our Administrative Staff is the foundation that keeps the Department operating efficiently by managing public records, evidence and property functions, and financial resources. They ensure the day-to-day operations of the Robertsdale Police Department run smoothly and effectively, doing so with the utmost professionalism and attention to detail.
↑ Back to topHistory of the Department
On May 2, 1921, Mayor Hammond appointed C.W. Wilson as the first town marshal. Marshals were paid per arrest. The original Police Department was located at the southeast corner of Pennsylvania Street and Highway 59. It was eventually moved to City Hall and was later relocated to its current address on East Chicago Street.
There were several marshals appointed between 1921 and 1960. On October 3, 1960, Hamilton F. Hall was appointed Police Chief by Mayor Josh Sellars. Woodrow Wilkes took over the position on September 9, 1974. On February 14, 1977, Robert E. Williams was appointed as the temporary chief. One week later, he became permanent Chief of Police until his retirement on March 1, 1998. Chief Williams was succeeded by Alan Lassiter on that same date.
On January 6, 2003, Bradley C. Kendrick was appointed as Chief of Police and recently retired in December 2025 after 36 years of honorable service.
The current Chief of Police for the Robertsdale Police Department is Daniel B. Steelman.
Meet the Chief
Chief Daniel B. Steelman was appointed by Mayor Ruthie Campbell on December 22, 2025. Chief Steelman is a decorated officer with 26 years of law enforcement experience.
Prior to his appointment as the Chief of Police, he served as Captain of the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Command.
Chief Steelman is a graduate of the 275th Session of the FBI National Academy and holds a master's degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Oklahoma and a bachelor's degree from the University of Southern Mississippi.
Division Directory
| Name | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Daniel B. Steelman | Chief of Police | (251) 947-2368 |
| Lt. Heath Brill | Patrol & School Resources Lieutenant | (251) 947-8937 |
| Lt. Paul Overstreet | Investigations & Administration Lieutenant | (251) 947-5091 |
| Sarah Jerkins | Executive Assistant | (251) 947-2368 |
| Brianne Pearce | Records & Investigations Assistant | (251) 947-8934 |
| Seth Thomley | Animal Control | (251) 947-2222 |
| Police Dispatch — Non-Emergency | (251) 947-2222 | |
| Corrections (Robertsdale Jail) | (251) 947-8935 |
Records Division & Fee Schedule
Requests for records/reports must be made a minimum of 10 days prior to the date required. Invoices are pre-payment and payment must be received prior to the release of records. Once payment has been received, you will be notified when records are available. Fees are non-refundable once records have been reproduced or prepared for release.
The following fees apply to records, documents, photographs, audio/video recordings, and background checks requested through the Records Division for the Robertsdale Police Department.
General Search & Copy Fee
A one-time fee assessed for each records request. Covers the administrative cost of locating, reviewing, and processing records — in addition to any reproduction fees below.
$10.00 per requestReports
- Incident / Offense Reports
- Accident Reports
- Supplemental Reports
- Any other police-related reports
Video & Audio Recordings
- Body-Worn Camera Recordings
- In-Car Camera Recordings
- Interview & Audio Recordings
- Other Digital Evidence Authorized for Release
Photographs
Released on a case-by-case basis and may require approval from supervisory or command staff prior to release.
$5.00 per photographOther Documents
Policies, logs, forms, witness statements, correspondence, and other public records not classified as police reports.
$1.00 / page (first 25) · $0.25 afterBackground Checks
A local background check within the Department's jurisdiction using its Records Management System. Nationwide and statewide checks are not provided.
$10.00 per letterThe Robertsdale Police Department reserves the right to deny or redact records as permitted by federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
↑ Back to topAnimal Control
The Animal Control Unit consists of one animal control officer. Job duties consist of investigating animal-related complaints to ensure that animals are receiving adequate care, assisting injured or abandoned animals, investigating animal cruelty complaints, and helping to place lost animals.
Animal Control can only take into its possession dogs that are lost and wandering, stray, aggressive, and a threat to the community. We do not pick up or take into our possession cats.
At the time of possession, contact is made with the Baldwin County Animal Shelter to check their available space. If space is available, the dog is then taken to the shelter. At this point, any additional information sought on the animal will need to be made by contacting the shelter at (251) 972-6834.
Additional Services
Fingerprinting Services
The Robertsdale Police Department provides fingerprinting services to the public. Services are provided free of charge for residents of the City of Robertsdale. Individuals who reside outside the city limits may obtain fingerprinting services for a fee of $35.00.
Please bring a valid government-issued photo ID and any fingerprint cards or forms required by the requesting agency. For additional information, contact the Robertsdale Police Department.
Prescription Drug Disposal Services
The Robertsdale Police Department provides a secure Prescription Drug Disposal Box for the safe and convenient disposal of unused, unwanted, or expired prescription pill medications. The disposal box is located inside the Police Department lobby and is available to the public during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.