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Burlington Tackles Crime Root Causes | Montpelier News
Burlington’s city leaders are launching a bold new public safety strategy that goes beyond policing, tackling crime’s root causes through mental health, housing, and addiction services. The mayor emphasized collaboration is key as they confront complex challenges, while interim police chief Shawn Burke revealed that just 56 individuals account for 18% of all police incidents—many battling homelessness, addiction, and legal hurdles. New programs like Support Court and the Situation Table aim to divert people from crisis calls into real help, even addressing issues at places like the Fletcher…
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