St. Charles county executive Steve Ehlmann has appointed Kurt L. Frisz as chief of police for St. Charles County, replacing Col. David Todd who retired on Monday.
Upon confirmation by the county council at the upcoming meeting, Frisz will begin his duties March 12.
“I am pleased to submit the name of Kurt Frisz to the council for confirmation,” Ehlmann said. “He is highly qualified for the position, bringing to the county more than 35 years of experience in law enforcement, including the last five years as chief in Wentzville. We are fortunate to have someone who is highly respected, knows St. Charles County well, and has the vast experience needed to step into this role.”
Prior to becoming chief in Wentzville, Frisz was with the St. Louis County police department for 29 years. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice from Columbia College, and has taken numerous professional development programs and courses at the FBI National Academy, in DEA Narcotics Investigations and IACP Leadership in Police Organizations.
St. Charles County has one of the largest and fastest-growing law enforcement agencies in the state of Missouri, and the largest in St. Charles County. The department is comprised of more than 130 sworn and 35 civilian staff, who provide a range of police and public services to approximately 396,000 residents and businesses within 587 square miles and 800 miles of public roads in the unincorporated areas of the county.