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South Burlington’s Bold Traffic Stop Push | Montpelier News
South Burlington’s new police chief, Bill Breault, is launching a bold crackdown on speeding with a goal of 4,000 to 5,000 traffic stops a year—ten to fourteen per officer daily—despite nationwide declines driven by staffing and reform pressures. He insists this isn’t about quotas but about officers being proactive and accountable for their time, aiming to make drivers more cautious and streets safer. While the strategy stands out locally, it also faces scrutiny over racial disparities, with Breault pledging to review data at year’s end to ensure fairness and effectiveness. Listen in…
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