Jeff Burnham, currently deputy chief in Lincoln, New Hampshire, will take over the Springfield department on Sept. 1.
Amid staffing struggles, Springfield hires new police chief
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Hartford restarts police chief search after details emerge about one finalist’s past
Town officials have declined to move forward with one of two finalists after questions from VTDigger. The other finalist has already secured another job.
3 charged in Springfield kidnapping; possible link to Bennington murder
One of the four suspects in the Springfield kidnapping last Saturday was shot and killed in Bennington on Wednesday.
2 Vermont State Police troopers placed on paid leave pending use-of-force investigation into Newfane incident
After the state police investigation is complete, the case will be turned over to the Vermont Attorney General's Office and the State's Attorney's Office for independent reviews of the use of force.
ACLU launches database to track problem officers
The organization’s investigation once again raised questions about the effectiveness of prosecutors’ practices of reporting police officers, prompting the creation of the new database. It followed on a VTDigger series on the topic from 2020.
With policing bills reduced to studies, justice reform advocates see a pattern of inaction
Vermont lawmakers passed a wave of police reforms immediately after the murder of George Floyd two years ago. Since then, progress has been slow.
School Resource Officer or School Safety Officer: What's the difference?
A change at Bellows Free Academy-St. Albans gives shape to a question debated at schools across Vermont.
Under a shadow cast by discrimination settlement, Chester to assess its police department
Statewide, towns are discussing how to create better police departments. In Chester, officials are considering a citizen advisory committee and will hire former state police head James Baker to assess the town’s department.
State police say they are probing a ‘domestic disturbance’ at the home of Addison County sheriff
Sheriff Peter Newton said Tuesday he did not commit wrongdoing and was not aware of the active investigation.
Shelburne residents question police chief settlement, demand transparency in next search
Under terms of the agreement shared with VTDigger, outgoing Chief Aaron Noble will keep his benefits through October and his salary through Oct. 15, 2023 — an arrangement that is expected to cost taxpayers about $170,000.
2 years after Burlington downsized police force, efforts build to invest in social services
In response to the call for Burlington to spend money on social services instead of police operations, city leaders are expanding two unarmed officer positions and hiring a “crisis team” to deal with mental illness calls.
Bennington leaders tentatively approve police advisory board, with sharply limited powers
The citizens board’s role in reviewing complaints against the Bennington Police Department has been stripped down after the original plans were found to conflict with state law.
Teen carrying gun near Rivendell Academy stopped by residents; juvenile faces charges
The duo said they saw the teen dressed in camouflage and carrying a firearm while walking toward the school, which serves students from Vermont and New Hampshire.
Study shows more Vermont police budgets rising than falling
The University of Vermont’s Center for Research surveyed the proposed police budgets of 95 cities and towns across the state, finding that the overall spending is up 3.6%.
