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BURLINGTON — A new report from the University of Vermont shows that town police spending decreased slightly this year, marking a reversal from previous years when spending on local police increased. Several Franklin County towns saw large changes in the amounts spent on police services.
A recent study found that Black drivers are 4.4 times more likely to be stopped by police than white drivers in Shelburne, raising concerns among Shelburne selectboard members.
At a virtual meeting on January 19, Richmond’s Select Board introduced a new resolution on law enforcement policy with a sweeping statement of the town’s ideals.
On Monday, Jan. 4, the Richmond Select Board logged on to their first meeting of the year.
Along Main Street and Bridge Street, Richmond’s compact downtown announces a community focus on racial justice.
In the wake of national protests calling to defund the police following the murder of George Floyd, Hinesburg will increase the town police budget, with the selectboard voting to hire another full-time police officer using town funds and a federal grant.
A conversation about whether police should be in schools may be overdue, South Burlington police chief told the city’s school board, and he said he’s an advocate for the practice.
Several members of the Champlain Valley School District community, mainly high school faculty, opposed keeping a relatively new school resource officer position during a school board meeting Tuesday Nov. 17.
Since the first wave of COVID-19 hit last March, police and mental health professionals are seeing a spike in mental health related crisis calls.
CNS reporters Brooke and Jordan talk with Williston PD Officer Matthew Cohen about Duke, a trainee for a new support dog program.
