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Burlington’s Costly Police Accountability Crisis | Montpelier News
Burlington’s police department has paid nearly $1.5 million in settlements and over $747,000 in legal fees since 2019—mostly tied to use-of-force incidents involving Black residents or those with mental health challenges, including a recent $150,000 payout for restraining a Black teen with disabilities using ketamine. With 99 use-of-force incidents involving Black people in 2025—six times their population share—the city faces mounting pressure despite years of efforts to address racial disparities. Advocates and Black leaders say progress remains insufficient, while the mayor admits equity…
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