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Burlington Seeks New Police Chief | Montpelier News
Burlington’s search for a new police chief is heating up as a 12-person committee whittles down 15 candidates to two finalists, with the mayor personally overseeing the process to find a leader who can reshape policing in Vermont’s largest city. With a $18M budget, 60 officers, and 50 civilian staff, the next chief will tackle rising crime, rebuild community trust, and overhaul crisis response—all while collaborating with city agencies to address homelessness, mental health, and addiction. The mayor’s vision calls for a “different kind of policing,” shaped by input from faith leaders, youth…
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