Montpelier Police in Crisis | Burlington News

Burlington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 3, 2026 · 1m

Montpelier’s police force is in freefall as four officers—including two top sergeants—jump to Northfield in just one month, leaving only 11 officers on the books. With a budget that can’t support even the minimum staffing level, the city’s interim chief, a veteran detective, is now tasked with keeping the department afloat while they scramble to hire a permanent leader. Meanwhile, Northfield, once barely staffed, is now fully rebuilding its force thanks to the same officers’ departure—and the town manager’s savvy move to capitalize on the opportunity. Montpelier’s future response times are…