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New Leader, New Vision for Vermont State Police | Burlington News
Lieutenant Colonel Shawn Loan is stepping into the director’s role at the Vermont State Police on August 7, succeeding Colonel Mathew Birmingham after 28 years of service. Originally pursuing a master’s in education in 2007, Loan’s path to policing was driven by a deep commitment to public service. He plans to modernize the force with data-driven, proactive policing while tackling recruitment and retention challenges that plague rural law enforcement. With roots in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom and a career trajectory from trooper to top leadership, Loan brings firsthand insight into the…
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