Public Safety Committee — Burlington, VT
Date: 2026-03-26
Time: 17:30

City Council - Public Safety Committee

 Thursday, March 26, 2026, 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at Contois
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When: Mar 26, 2026 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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1. Adopt the Agenda
 1.1. Motion to amend/adopt agenda

2. Adopt Minutes
 2.1. Motion to adopt draft minutes from January 29, 2026

3. BFD Report (5 min)
 Subject 3.1. BFD High Level Report
  Meeting March 26, 2026 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, March 26, 2026,
 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at Contois Auditorium, 2nd Floor City Hall, 149
 Church St, Burlington, VT


  Category 3. BFD Report (5 min)

  Department


  Type

  Recommended Action

4. Howard Center Report (15 min)
  Subject 4.1. Howard Center Report
  Meeting March 26, 2026 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, March 26, 2026,
 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at Contois Auditorium, 2nd Floor City Hall, 149
 Church St, Burlington, VT


  Category 4. Howard Center Report (15 min)

  Department Council and Board


  Type

  Recommended Action

5. State's Attorney Data w/ Sarah George (30 min)
  Subject 5.1. Sarah George - Data, including Accountability Court Results
  Meeting March 26, 2026 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, March 26, 2026,
 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at Contois Auditorium, 2nd Floor City Hall, 149
 Church St, Burlington, VT


  Category 5. State's Attorney Data w/ Sarah George (30 min)

  Department Council and Board


  Type

  Recommended Action

6. BPD Report (10 min)
  Subject 6.1. BPD High Level Report, March 11th Update
  Meeting March 26, 2026 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, March 26, 2026,
 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at Contois Auditorium, 2nd Floor City Hall, 149
 Church St, Burlington, VT


  Category 6. BPD Report (10 min)

  Department Police Department


  Type

  Recommended Action
7. Public Forum (Time Certain: 6:30 PM)
  Subject 7.1. Verbal Comments
  Meeting March 26, 2026 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, March 26, 2026,
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 Church St, Burlington, VT
  Category 7. Public Forum (Time Certain: 6:30 PM)
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8. Adjournment
  Subject 8.1. Motion to adjourn
  Meeting March 26, 2026 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, March 26, 2026,
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  Category 8. Adjournment

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  Recommended Action

9. Informational and Non-Discrimination Statements
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City Council - Public Safety Committee

 Thursday, March 26, 2026, 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at Contois
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1. Adopt the Agenda
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2. Adopt Minutes
 2.1. Motion to adopt draft minutes from January 29, 2026

3. BFD Report (5 min)
 Subject 3.1. BFD High Level Report




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  Meeting March 26, 2026 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, March 26, 2026,
 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at Contois Auditorium, 2nd Floor City Hall, 149
 Church St, Burlington, VT


  Category 3. BFD Report (5 min)

  Department


  Type

  Recommended Action

4. Howard Center Report (15 min)
  Subject 4.1. Howard Center Report
  Meeting March 26, 2026 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, March 26, 2026,
 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at Contois Auditorium, 2nd Floor City Hall, 149
 Church St, Burlington, VT


  Category 4. Howard Center Report (15 min)

  Department Council and Board


  Type

  Recommended Action

5. State's Attorney Data w/ Sarah George (30 min)
  Subject 5.1. Sarah George - Data, including Accountability Court Results
  Meeting March 26, 2026 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, March 26, 2026,
 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at Contois Auditorium, 2nd Floor City Hall, 149
 Church St, Burlington, VT


  Category 5. State's Attorney Data w/ Sarah George (30 min)

  Department Council and Board


  Type

  Recommended Action

6. BPD Report (10 min)
  Subject 6.1. BPD High Level Report, March 11th Update
  Meeting March 26, 2026 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, March 26, 2026,
 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at Contois Auditorium, 2nd Floor City Hall, 149
 Church St, Burlington, VT


  Category 6. BPD Report (10 min)

  Department Police Department


  Type

  Recommended Action



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7. Public Forum (Time Certain: 6:30 PM)
  Subject 7.1. Verbal Comments
  Meeting March 26, 2026 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, March 26, 2026,
 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at Contois Auditorium, 2nd Floor City Hall, 149
 Church St, Burlington, VT
  Category 7. Public Forum (Time Certain: 6:30 PM)
  Department


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8. Adjournment
  Subject 8.1. Motion to adjourn
  Meeting March 26, 2026 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, March 26, 2026,
 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at Contois Auditorium, 2nd Floor City Hall, 149
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  Category 8. Adjournment

  Department Council and Board


  Type

  Recommended Action

9. Informational and Non-Discrimination Statements
  Subject 9.1. This agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. For more
 information on access, call Lori Olberg, Licensing, Voting and Records
 Coordinator (802-865-7136)(TTY 802-865-7142). Persons with disabilities who
 require assistance or special arrangements to participate are encouraged to
 contact 802-865-7000 (voice) or 802-865-7142 (TTY) at least 72 hours in
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 not tolerate unlawful harassment or discrimination on the basis of political or
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 disability, HIV positive status, crime victim status or genetic information.
  Meeting March 26, 2026 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, March 26, 2026,
 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at Contois Auditorium, 2nd Floor City Hall, 149
 Church St, Burlington, VT
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 Public Safety Committee
 Thursday, January 29, 2026
 Remote via Zoom/In-Person in Queen City Room, 3rd Floor, City Hall, Burlington,
 Vermont
 DRAFT MINUTES

Members Present: Melo Grant (Chair), Mark Barlow, Buddy Singh

Staff Present: Hayley McClenahan (Assistant City Attorney), Troy Ruggles (BFD Deputy Chief
of Operations) Marsha McCombie (Battalion Chief of EMS), Kyle Blake (BFD Captain), Shawn
Burke (BPD Chief), Jeff Nicholson (Data Analyst)

Public Present:

Meeting called to order at 5:33 PM by Councilor Grant.

1. Adopt the Agenda
 1.01 Adopt the Agenda

Motion to Adopt Agenda as written.

Motion by Councilor Barlow, Seconded by Councilor Singh
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yes: Unanimous

2. Adopt Minutes
 2.01 Motion to Adopt Draft Minutes from November 20, 2025

Motion to Adopt Draft Minutes from November 20, 2025.

Motion by Councilor Barlow, Seconded by Councilor Singh
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yes: Unanimous

3. Public Forum
 3.01 Verbal Comments

No speakers present. Public forum closed at 5:35 PM.

4. Chiefs’ Reports
 4.01 BPD

Chief Burke presented to the Committee on the latest incident and department data. No action
was taken.

4.01.01 Policy re: ICE
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No action was taken.

 4.02 BFD – Guest Marsha McCombie Battalion Chief of EMS

Deputy Chief Ruggles shared the 2025 End-of-Year report with the Committee. Battalion Chief
McCombie presented on EMS utilization trends. No action was taken.

5. State’s Attorney Data
 5.01 State’s Attorney Data

Councilor Grant noted State’s Attorney Sarah George is confirmed to attend the Committee’s
February meeting and reviewed the most recent data from SA George. No action was taken.

6. Revisit 2020 Resolution
 6.01 REIB Work

Councilor Grant discussed the possibility of a future joint meeting between REIB Committee,
Police Commission, and Public Safety Committee to review the resolution. No action was taken.

 6.02 Joint Meeting w/ Police Commission

No action was taken.

7. Trusted Community Voices Feedback
 7.01 Trusted Community Voices Feedback

Councilor Grant reviewed Trusted Community Voices’ presentation at a recent REIB Committee
meeting. No action was taken.

8. Other Committee Business
 8.01 Other Business

No action was taken.

9. Next Meeting
 9.01 Next Meeting

The next meeting dates were set for February 26 and March 26.

10. Adjournment
 10.01 Motion to adjourn

The meeting was adjourned with no objection at 7:43 PM.


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 BURLINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
 136 S. Winooski Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401
 Phone: (802) 864-4554 Fax: (802) 865-5387




 Chief’s Report to the Public Safety Committee: February Data Points
 March 26, 2026

Call Volume & Activity Summary:

Total Incidents for the month of February: 833
Total Incidents: (As of 3/1/26) 1779

 • Fire Incidents: 121
 • EMS: 632
 • Hazmat: 7
 • Technical Rescue: 12
 • Significant Incidents:
 1. 2/1 - 1st Alarm Fire 309 S. Willard
 2. 2/6 – Ice Rescue off Leddy Park Rd

During the same period in 2025 we responded to 887 incidents, a 6% decrease from last year.




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BURLINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
136 S. Winooski Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401
  Phone: (802) 864-4554 Fax: (802) 865-5387




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 BURLINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
 136 S. Winooski Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401
 Phone: (802) 864-4554 Fax: (802) 865-5387




EMS Data:
The data show a steady rise in confirmed drug overdose incidents from 2021 through a peak period in 2023,
followed by a general decline with continued volatility. Monthly events increased from single digits/low teens
in 2021 to consistent highs in the 30–40 range by 2023, with a peak of 47 incidents in September 2023. Activity
remained elevated but began to moderate through 2024, with another spike in mid-2024 (38 events in August).
In 2025, the pattern became more erratic, including a high of 40 events in October, before dropping sharply into
early 2026, where February shows 12 incidents. Overall, the trend suggests a surge through 2023, stabilization
in 2024, and a potential downward shift entering 2026, though with ongoing fluctuations.




This chart shows monthly trends (2021–early 2026) in confirmed overdose and drug-related EMS incidents,
broken down by substance type. Opiates (e.g., heroin) consistently account for the highest volume and show
periodic spikes, including several significant surges in 2023–2025. “Other illicit drugs/misuse of medications”
is the second most common category, also fluctuating but at lower levels. All other categories—psychoactive
drugs, alcohol-related effects, intentional medication overdoses, and cocaine—occur at relatively low and
consistent levels with occasional small spikes. Overall, the data highlights that opioid-related incidents remain
the dominant of overdose calls.




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 BURLINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
 136 S. Winooski Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401
 Phone: (802) 864-4554 Fax: (802) 865-5387




This chart shows the number of BFD calls that were dispatched as overdoses each month, compared to how
many were actually confirmed as overdoses once crews arrived on scene. While the total number of overdose-
dispatched calls rises and falls over time, only a portion of those calls are ultimately confirmed by responders.
In most months, confirmed overdoses make up roughly 20–40% of the total, with some variation

CRT Data for February 2026:

Staffed 8 days for the month of February

  Total Contacts Narcan Kits Wound Care Comfort Care Referrals
 Kits Kit
 12 0 0 0 0




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BURLINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
136 S. Winooski Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401
  Phone: (802) 864-4554 Fax: (802) 865-5387




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 BURLINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
 136 S. Winooski Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401
 Phone: (802) 864-4554 Fax: (802) 865-5387




Personnel & Staffing

-Lt. Phil Luedee of Engine Co. 3 retired after 25 years of service to the city on 2/11/26. We wish him the best of
luck in retirement.

-Ryan Fitzpatrick was promoted to Lieutenant and will serve as a cover officer on B-Shift.

Total Department Staff: Uniformed Members 89 / Authorized 95

 • Minimum Daily Staffing: 22
 • Vacancies: 6
 • Injuries/LOA/FMLA: 8
 • Staff Training Hours: 956
 • Company Level Inspections: 1
 • Preplans Completed: 54

 Overtime Type 2025 Hours 2026 Hours %+-
 Minimum Staffing 1002.5 1105 +10.2%
 Mandatory 105.5 183 +73.4%
 CRT 211 212 +.4%
 Emergency 0 0 -
 Extra Duty Events 30 14.5 -51.6%




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 BURLINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
 136 S. Winooski Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401
 Phone: (802) 864-4554 Fax: (802) 865-5387




Community Engagement

  • 2/9 Ladder Co. 4 Station Tour



Social Media:




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 Street Outreach FY26 Q2 Report


Program Description

The Outreach Program is a collaboration between Howard Center, City of Burlington, Burlington
Police Department, Vermont Department of Mental Health, and the University of Vermont Medical
Center (UVMMC) to support vulnerable individuals in the community. The program offers responsive
community-based support to individuals who are struggling with mental health, substance use, housing
and other unmet social service needs. The teams can be dispatched by police and accept referrals from
service providers, municipal employees, family members and community members.

Community Partners

City of Burlington, Burlington Police Department, Fletcher Free Library, Vermont Department of Mental
Health, University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC).

Key Performance Indicators

 • Calls for Service
 • Police Diverted
 • Follow up
 • Engagement

Report Summary

Key metrics and findings:

Services per individual: On average, the team provided more than two services to each person they served
(622 services/251 individuals served = 2.5 services per individual). This suggests a pattern of repeated
engagement with clients over the quarter.
Reach: The team engaged with 251 individuals, which serves as a baseline figure for the program's overall
reach within the community during this quarter.




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Service distribution by type:

In-person: 445 services, or about 72% of the total, were provided face-to-face.
Direct communication: 79 services, or roughly 12.7% of the total, involved direct communication with clients
(e.g., phone calls).
Collaboration/Consultation: 94 services, accounting for approximately 15.1% of the total, involved working
with other providers or coordinating care for a client.

Police Initiated: 138 services, or about 22.2% of the total, were in response to a police request or referral.
Co-responses: 67 of the services provided, or about 10% were calls for service that police officers and
community outreach responded to together.
Police Diverted: 75 services, or 12% of the total calls for service were dispatched directly to the outreach
team.

Potential conclusions and interpretation Balanced approach:

The team uses a mix of direct, face-to-face interaction, and coordination-focused services. The high number
of in-person services indicates that direct client engagement remains a core component of their strategy.
Emphasis on face-to-face: The number of in person services is a high proportion of the total. This suggests
the team is actively working to be responsive and engage clients where they are to provide holistic support,
which is a common and effective community outreach strategy.
High engagement rate: Since individuals received an average of more than two services, the program
appears to have a strong retention rate. This could suggest that the services provided are beneficial and that
individuals are engaging for additional support.

 Calls for service: Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
 Total # of Services 758 622
 Total # of Clients with Services 273 251
 # of In-Person Services 621 445
 # of Clients with In-Person Services 230 199
 # of Services that were Communication with Clients 44 79
 # of Clients with Services that were Communication 31 49
 # of Comm/Consult/Collaboration Services 87 94
 # of Clients with Comm/Consult/Collaboration Services 66 68
 Total # of Follow-Up Services 6 25
 Total # of Clients with Follow-Up Services 6 25
 25




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 Calls for Service
700

600

500

400

300

200

100

  0
 FY26 Q1 FY26 Q2

 In-Person Phone CCC Follow-Up




Call for service initiated by: Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Individual/Client 191 140
Family Member 21 21
Municipal Employee 29 21
Police 160 138
Community Member 113 59
FCCC 12 14
Outreach Staff 168 152
Service provider Total 64 75
Service Provider: UVMMC/Affiliate 7 5
Service Provider: Howard Center (not FCCC) 20 21
Other 36 49


Police: Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Involved Co-Response 76 67
Divert - PD Dispatched to Outreach Team 92 75




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 Calls for Service
 by Primary Concern
300

250

200

150

100

 50

  0
 FY26 Q1 FY26 Q2

 Mental Health Substance Use Suicide/NSSI
 Homeless:Sheltered Homeless:Unsheltered Dom/Rel
 Accessing Services Post-Vention Welfare Checks


Calls for service with primary concern related to: Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Mental health 283 260
# of clients 128 126
Substance use 121 63
# of clients 66 35
Suicide or non-suicidal self-injury 22 20
# of clients 17 17
Housing/homelessness 146 125
# of clients 77 60
Housing/homelessness: Sheltered 11 9
# of clients 11 9
Housing/homelessness: Unsheltered 133 113
# of clients 65 50
Domestic /relational conflict 51 53
# of clients 37 39
Accessing Services 67 56
# of clients 42 34
Post-Vention 1 1
# of clients 1 1
Welfare Check 67 41
# of clients 46 34




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Outcomes:

Disposition: Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Tota
 l
Completed 615 517
Referral 19 39
Inconclusive 95 49


ED Visit: Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Tota
 l
Medical Care 7 4
Psychiatric Care 8 7
Both 12 6
Total 27 17




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Status Update: February 6, 2026


Community
Accountability
Court

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 Active and Resolved Dockets

 AC TOTAL DOCKET DATA
 TOTAL RESOLVED
 DATE TOTAL ACTIVE DOCKETS DOCKETS TOTAL DOCKETS

 DOCKETS 10/20/25 878 0 878

 DOCKETS 11/25/25 685 174 859

 DOCKETS 12/02/25 646 218 864
‘Resolved’ column represents
 DOCKETS 12/09/25 556 290 846
individuals incarcerated, placed
 DOCKETS 12/16/25 500 328 828
on probation, ruled incompetent
 DOCKETS 12/23/25 528 375 903
to stand trial, released on order
of non-hospitalization, assigned DOCKETS 01/14/26 385 529 914

to treatment court, assigned to DOCKETS 01/21/26 377 561 930

ACS, deceased, or having their DOCKETS 01/27/26 363 572 935
case dismissed. DOCKETS 02/06/26 270 702 972




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 Docket Progression
 Active vs Resolved Docket over time
 1000

 878
 900


 800
 702
 685
 700 646

 600 561 572
 556
 528 529
 500
 500

 375 385 377
 400 363
 328
 290
 300 270
 218
 174
 200


 100
 0
 0
 DOCKETS 10/20/25 DOCKETS 11/25/25 DOCKETS 12/02/25 DOCKETS 12/09/25 DOCKETS 12/16/25 DOCKETS 12/23/25 DOCKETS 01/14/26 DOCKETS 01/21/26 DOCKETS 01/27/26 DOCKETS 02/06/26

 TOTAL ACTIVE DOCKETS TOTAL RESOLVED DOCKETS

NOTE: Data from 12/24–01/06 was not captured. However, using the average rate of change from the prior six weeks (72.5 dockets resolved per week),
 the 01/14 data aligns closely with the model. This suggests the two-week gap likely followed a normal pattern of change. Page 20 of 26
Status Progress on Involved Individuals

 AC BASIC OFFENDER PROGRESSION DATA

OFFENDER
STATUS 10/20/2025. 11/25/2025. 12/2/2025. 12/9/2025. 12/16/2025. 12/23/2025. 1/14/2026. 1/21/2026. 1/27/2026. 2/06/2026.

ACTIVE
(COMMUNITY) 47 30 26 20 23 22 27 25 25 20

WARRANT
ISSUED 27 25 26 26 20 22 22 21 20 18

ACTIVE (HELD) 29 26 26 22 20 20 10 10 13 8

RESOLVED 0 21 25 36 40 43 60 64 66 79

TOTAL 103 102 103 104 103 107 119 120 124 125




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Individual Offender Progression
 Individual Offender by Status Over Time
90

 79
80


70 66
 64
 60
60


50 47
 43
 40
40 36

 29 30
30 27 27
 25 26 26 26 26 25 26 25 25
 22 23 22 22 22
 21 20 20 20 20 21 20 20
20 18
 13
 10 10
10 8

 0
0
 10/20/2025. 11/25/2025. 12/2/2025. 12/9/2025. 12/16/2025. 12/23/2025. 1/14/2026. 1/21/2026. 1/27/2026. 2/06/2026.

 ACTIVE (COMMUNITY) WARRANT ISSUED ACTIVE (HELD) RESOLVED



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 Status Progress on Individual Dockets
 AC BASIC DOCKET PROGRESSION DATA

OFFENDER
STATUS 10/20/2025. 11/25/2025. 12/2/2025. 12/9/2025. 12/16/2025. 12/23/2025. 1/14/2026. 1/21/2026. 1/27/2026 2/6/2026


ACTIVE
(COMMUNITY) 383 241 197 130 147 147 71 89 75 68


WARRANT
ISSUED 267 245 250 267 211 234 219 184 181 148

ACTIVE (HELD) 228 199 199 159 142 147 95 104 107 54

RESOLVED 0 174 218 290 328 375 529 561 572 702

TOTAL 878 859 864 846 828 903 914 930 935 972



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Individual Docket Progression
 Docket Progression by Status
800

 702
700


600 561 572
 529

500


400 383 375
 328
 290
300 267 267
 241 245 250
 228 234
 218 211 219
 199 197 199
200 174 184 181
 159 147 147 147 148
 130 142
 95 104 107
 89
100 71 75 68
 54
 0
 0
 10/20/2025. 11/25/2025. 12/2/2025. 12/9/2025. 12/16/2025. 12/23/2025. 1/14/2026. 1/21/2026. 1/27/2026 2/6/2026

 ACTIVE (COMMUNITY) WARRANT ISSUED ACTIVE (HELD) RESOLVED



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Case Outcome Assignments
 CASE OUTCOME PER INDIVIDUAL
 Probation and ACS Program, 1
 Deceased, 1
 ONH, 3
 Probation (Deferred), 2
 Not Competent, 4
 Prison, 22

 ACS Program, 3




 Dismissed , 10




 Split to Serve, 8

 Probation, 17


 Probation Tx Ct, 8
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Outcome Assignment by Docket
 OUTCOME ASSIGNMENT BY DOCKET
 Probation and ACS Program, 5
 Deceased, 5
 ONH, 25
 ACS Program, 16
 Probation (Deferred), 22

 Prison, 192
 Not Competent, 43




 Dismissed , 92




 Split to Serve, 66 Probation Tx Ct, 99




 Probation, 137

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Public Safety Committee
 Thursday, March 26, 2026
 Remote via Zoom/In-Person in Contois Auditorium, 2nd Floor, City Hall, Burlington,
 Vermont
 DRAFT MINUTES

Members Present: Melo Grant (Chair), Mark Barlow, Buddy Singh

Staff Present: Hayley McClenahan (Assistant City Attorney), Michael Curtin (BFD Chief),
Shawn Burke (BPD Chief)

Public Present: Scott Lavallee (Howard Center Assistant Director of Crisis Services), Tammy
Boudah (Howard Center Team Lead for Street Outreach), Sarah George (State’s Attorney),
Kevin Bloom, Will Lambeck

Meeting called to order at 5:32 PM by Councilor Grant.

1. Adopt the Agenda
 1.01 Adopt the Agenda

Motion to Adopt Agenda as written.

Motion by Councilor Barlow, Seconded by Councilor Singh
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yes: Unanimous

2. Adopt Minutes
 2.01 Motion to Adopt Draft Minutes from January 29, 2026

Motion to Adopt Draft Minutes from January 29, 2026.

Motion by Councilor Singh, Seconded by Councilor Barlow
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yes: Unanimous

3. BFD Report (5 min)
 3.01 BFD High Level Report

Chief Curtin reviewed the Fire Department’s February response and personnel data. No action
was taken.

4. Howard Center Report (10 min)
 4.01 Howard Center Report

Tammy Boudah and Scott Lavallee with the Howard Center presented the FY26 Quarter 2
Report to the Committee. No action was taken.
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5. State’s Attorney Data w/ Sarah George (30 min)
 5.01 Sarah George - Data, including Accountability Court Results

State’s Attorney Sarah George presented the Community Accountability Court update, prepared
by Deputy State’s Attorney Weight, who was assigned to prosecute Accountability Court cases.
No action was taken.

6. BPD Report (10 min)
 6.01 BPD High Level Report, March 11th Update

Councilor Grant stated the next special City Council meeting originally set for March 31 has
been rescheduled for April 8. Chief Burke gave an overview on the status of investigations and
reports following the March 11 incident followed by Committee discussion. SA George
commented BPD had not sent her any cases yet, but that she did not expect to receive anything
until after investigations were complete. No action was taken.

7. Public Forum (Time Certain: 6:30 PM)
 7.01 Verbal Comments

Burlington resident Kevin Bloom commented on what they witnessed as a peaceful protestor
against ICE on Dorset Street, South Burlington on March 11, describing the officers’ conduct
that they believe was intended to provoke protestors.

Will Lambeck of Ward 2 spoke on behalf of Migrant Justice, commenting on their
disappointment in the March 23rd City Council meeting, stating that officials’ response to the
public’s comments demonstrated a lack of compassion and empathy for those who suffered
violence at the hands of law enforcement and asks that councilors reflect on their responses.
Lambek also asked the Committee and Police Department to answer what aid was rendered and
records demonstrated the summons of emergency medical services, as required by Executive
Order 2026-1. Lambek also asked what, if any, officers notified their supervisors of apparent
violations of state law by federal agents on March 11, as required by EO 2026-1. Lastly,
Lambek asked what investigations have been started and what cases the Chittenden County
State’s Attorney’s office has received regarding the incident, as well as what reports the Mayor’s
Office or Police Commission has received regarding unlawful conduct by federal agents and
whether those reports would be made public. Lambek stated Migrant Justice’s stance continues
to be that Burlington Police Department’s actions violated the Fair and Impartial Policing Policy
and hopes for action from the Council and Department for accountability and protocol reform.

Public forum closed at 6:47 PM.

8. Adjournment
 8.01 Motion to adjourn

The meeting was adjourned with no objection at 7:00 PM.

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