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Tag Archives: Policing

Burlington Police Department

John Klar: Vermont gangs rising and will get worse

If Vermont police arrest these extremely violent offenders, they are condemned as racists. No wonder crime in Burlington and Vermont is skyrocketing. It will doubtless get worse.

19 hours ago March 20, 2023 in Commentary.
Burlington Police Department Facebook

Ben & Jerry’s joins liberal cohort calling for citizen-led police oversight in Burlington

Ben & Jerry’s, the Vermont ice cream giant owned by Unilever, has formally endorsed a resolution set for Town Meeting Day in Burlington concerning the creation of a citizen-led police oversight body.

March 3, 2023 in TNR News.
Burlington Police Department

Burlington police helped de-escalate hostage situation in Milton, also solved 51-year-old cold case

The Burlington Police Department’s new monthly police chief report is out, along with multiple press releases on recent incidents, which show the force is making progress despite opposition from the “defund the police” movement.

February 28, 2023 in TNR News.
Randolph Police Department

Randolph to vote on police proposal

When Randolph voters hit the ballot box on Town Meeting Day, they will be deciding how to fill four spots on the selectboard and whether to boost the police budget to over $770,000 for the following fiscal year, up 121%.

February 21, 2023 in TNR News.
Colchester Police Department

Bill gives state another tool to ban police officers from working in Vermont

A House bill introduced Tuesday would give the Vermont Criminal Justice Council another powerful tool to find police officers guilty of law enforcement misconduct.

February 16, 2023 in TNR News.
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Store in Rutland resorts to no-trespass orders in attempt to slow retail theft

As crime continues to rise in many areas of the state, one store manager from Rutland told True North Reports how things are going on the outskirts of the state’s third-largest city.

February 13, 2023 in TNR News.
Burlington Police Department Facebook

Another shooting in Burlington, and police chief responds to critics of overtime policy

There was another shooting in Burlington involving a man shot in the chest at an apartment building — the victim is in stable condition and the suspect is in custody.

February 8, 2023 in TNR News.
LinkedIn

Police chief calls out senator for statements regarding retail theft offenders

South Burlington Police Chief Shawn Burke isn’t pleased with how Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Baruth, D/P-Chittenden, has been representing crime in his city — especially retail theft.

January 31, 2023 in TNR News.

Defense lawyer gets acquittal of police officer charged with assault, takes media to task

An Associated Press news story on the Friday, Jan. 18 acquittal of former St. Albans police officer Mark Schwartz for simple assault was lacking in crucial details, Schwartz’s lawyer Robert Kaplan of Burlington concluded. So he’s taken the news service to task.

January 25, 2023 in TNR News.
Brattleboro Police Department

Brattleboro Police chief warns against public takeover of disciplining officers

On the “Morning Drive” radio show earlier this month, Brattleboro Police Chief Norma Hardy explained why recent calls to allow the public to take over the disciplinary process for officers suspected of misconduct — and cutting out the chief from that process — is a bad idea.

January 16, 2023 in TNR News.
sarahforstatesattorney.com

State’s Attorney Sarah George seeks assault charge against cop for response to spitting suspect

The Shelburne Police Department has released footage of an incident for which State’s Attorney Sarah George wants assault charges brought against a police officer. The video release is the latest action in a year-long dispute between George and Vermont law enforcement over her allegation of police violence in the case.

January 12, 2023 in TNR News.
Burlington Police Department Facebook

Burlington Police Department down to 22 active patrol officers, crime rising

The Burlington Police Department has only 22 patrol officers to provide 24/7/365 coverage in a city with a growing crime rate, a recent BPD report shows.

January 6, 2023 in TNR News.

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