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Staffing down, calls up: Burlington VT police shares its priorities in responding to calls

“As of April 1, 2024, the department has 66 sworn officers and is working to bring that number to 87. Many of those 66 officers are in special positions or injured. There are 15 supervisors, 10 detectives, seven airport officers, and three special assignment officers, leaving the total number of officers patrolling at 24.”

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Posted: April 24th, 2024 under City News, Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.