‘Defund the police,’ former Clinton campaign spokesman says
The former National Press Secretary for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign tweeted late Wednesday night advocating to defund the police.
Vermont Republican Party issues statement on death of George Floyd
While one more political organization issuing a statement might not be what we need right now, the silence of the VT Republican Party would be even more inappropriate.
Letter: Accurate information is important
In handing down its decision, the Vermont Supreme Court referred to a study that was produced by UVM Professor Stephanie Seguino labeled “Driving While Black and Brown in Vermont.” The accuracy of this widely distributed and referred to study has been called into question since its release by many, including myself.
Video: House Judiciary Committee discusses police deadly use of force
On Jan. 28, 2020, the House Committee on Judiciary took testimony on H.808, an act relating to the use of deadly force by law enforcement.
Vermont police leaders discuss how fair and impartial policing helps, hurts law enforcement
Vermont has a growing number of so-called sanctuary cities, and yet police differ on whether the state’s insistence on shielding illegal immigrants from federal law enforcement is preventing police from keeping Vermonters safe.
Police: New traffic data doesn’t prove racial bias in Vermont
New traffic data compiled by a local activist group shows more Hispanic and black drivers are getting tickets in Vermont, but police maintain that motorists are getting pulled over for their actions, not their race.
Embattled Burlington police chief reveals far-left views on policing and social justice issues
Burlington Police Chief Brandon del Pozo, who has admitted seeking mental health treatment after using a fake Twitter account to mock a critic over the summer, revealed his far-left views on policing at this month’s First Wednesdays Humanities Lecture Series.
TNR Video Series: ‘Travels With Charlie – Vermont Politics in Real Life’ (Episode 13)
In the 13th episode of “Travels With Charlie – Vermont Politics in Real Life,” host Charlie Papillo discusses use-of-force policy with retired Colchester Police Chief Jennifer Morrison and retired Vermont State Police Sgt. Jo-Jo Leahy.
Burlington policing review committee to look to Camden, New Jersey for insights
A special committee created to review policing policies after a series of use-of-force controversies earlier this year determined Tuesday night to look outside of Vermont for examples on how to make policy changes.
AG Donovan clears Burlington police officer in Douglas Kilburn altercation
A Burlington Police officer involved in a use-of-force incident has been cleared of any charges after review of a deadly altercation that occurred earlier this year.
Special police committee to examine ticket data based on race and gender
A special committee formed in response to a couple of controversial use-of-force incidents is now initiating demographic data collection on the Burlington Police Department’s ticketing record.
Police meeting discusses the lack of personnel, resources to get job done in Vermont
Various police and community leaders gathered in a campus hall at Vermont Law School on Wednesday evening to discuss the general lack of resources and other issues facing law enforcement in the Green Mountain State.