Police Commission — Burlington, VT
Date: 2026-04-28
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Police Commission

 Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 6:00 PM, Zoom/Contois Auditorium

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1. Agenda
  1.1. Call to Order
  1.2. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
  1.3. Additions or Modifications to Agenda

2. Adopt Minutes
  2.1. Motion to adopt previous meeting's minutes

3. Public Comment (Time Limited: 10 Minutes)
  3.1. The public is invited to address the Commission
4. Police Department Business
  4.1. Chief's Report

5. Commission Business (Time Limited 90 Minutes)
  5.1. Committee Reports from All Committees
  Complaints Committee
  Animal Control Committee
  5.2. Bylaws disucssion, continuation
  5.3. Fair and Impartial Policing Policy re: 03/11 ICE Operation
  Community Organizations Discussion
  5.4. Bodycam Release Discussion
  5.5. Open Letter Discussion

6. Commendations (Time Limited: 15 Minutes)

7. Announcement of Next Meeting Date - 5/26/26

8. Executive Session
  8.1. Executive Session

9. Adjournment
  9.1. Motion to Adjourn

10. Informational and Non-Discrimination Statements
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1. Agenda
  1.1. Call to Order
  1.2. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
  1.3. Additions or Modifications to Agenda

2. Adopt Minutes
  2.1. Motion to adopt previous meeting's minutes

3. Public Comment (Time Limited: 10 Minutes)
  3.1. The public is invited to address the Commission



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4. Police Department Business
  4.1. Chief's Report

5. Commission Business (Time Limited 90 Minutes)
  5.1. Committee Reports from All Committees
  Complaints Committee
  Animal Control Committee
  5.2. Bylaws disucssion, continuation
  5.3. Fair and Impartial Policing Policy re: 03/11 ICE Operation
  Community Organizations Discussion
  5.4. Bodycam Release Discussion
  5.5. Open Letter Discussion

6. Commendations (Time Limited: 15 Minutes)

7. Announcement of Next Meeting Date - 5/26/26

8. Executive Session
  8.1. Executive Session

9. Adjournment
  9.1. Motion to Adjourn

10. Informational and Non-Discrimination Statements
  Subject 10.1. 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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 on Town Meeting TV the Wednesday after the meeting, starting at 8:00 pm and
 repeating at 1:00 am and 7:00 am the following day. The City of Burlington will
 not tolerate unlawful harassment or discrimination on the basis of political or
 religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age,
 sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status,
 disability, HIV positive status, crime victim status or genetic information.
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 Police Commission
 Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
 Remote via Zoom and In-person in Contois Auditorium City Hall
 Burlington, Vermont
 DRAFT MINUTES

Members Present: Commissioner Depper, Commissioner Ginorio, Commissioner Paul, and
Commissioner Finneran
Members Online: Commissioner Cox
Staff Present: Interim Chief Burke, DC Young, Director of Human Resources Lynn Reagan
online, Command Staff Assistant Shibe Couchman online.

 1. Agenda
1.1. Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 6:00 pm by Commissioner Depper.

1.2. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
Required quorum present.

1.3. Motions for Additions or Modifications to Agenda (Time Limited: 15 Minutes)
Commissioner Cox motions to remove Executive Session from the agenda because it is no longer
needed, Chair Depper seconds. Unanimously approved.

 2. Adopt Minutes
2.1. Motion to Adopt Draft Minutes from February 24th, 2026
Commissioner Ginorio moved to adopt the previous meeting’s minutes, seconded by Chair
Depper. Unanimously approved.

 3. Public Forum (Time Limited: 10 Minutes)
3.1. The Public is Invited to Address the Commission
Councilor Melo Grant brings up the previous evening’s City Council meeting and urges
individuals to watch all footage of the ICE incident of March 11th. She would also like to see
discussion of use of force.

 4. Police Department Business (Time Limited: 60 Minutes)
 4.1.Chief’s Report -Chief Search Update and ICE Event Discussion
Lynn Reagan, Director of HR, gave an overview of the permanent Chief search process. IACP is
putting together a candidate profile. Commissioner Paul asks if the process will begin soon and if
there will be a committee as desired by the Mayor. Lynn Reagan does not know what the
Mayor’s intentions are but that the profile is hopeful to be completed soon to begin the search
process. Commissioner Cox asks for clarity if the Commission is part of the process. Lynn
Reagan does not know the direct answer but there is time until candidates are brought to Vermont
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Chief Burke presents a slideshow regarding the South Burlington mutual aid of the ICE events of
March 11th. This presentation contains relevant department directives, personnel assigned to the
mutual aid response, time/locations of BPD Officers, arrest made by BPD, equipment brought to
the scene, the BPD complaint process and current point of the process, and the Executive Order
for disciplinary decisions.

Chair Depper asks Chief Burke if the Police Commission can obtain bodycam footage of the
event. Chief Burke offers Attorney Hayley McClenahan’s opinion that was sent to the
Commission.
Commissioner Ginorio agrees that worse or more violence could have occurred at the incident if
local police were not there. Commissioner Ginorio gives different situations to ask if BPD
Officers would have a duty to intervene regarding force.
Commissioner Finneran asks if Chief Burke has anything at this moment, he wishes went
differently regarding BPD Officers. He answers with no, not at this moment because he too relies
on a fulsome review and tries to remain unbiased before a full package of information reaches
him.
Commissioner Paul asks if the hopes of the administrative review completion within 30 days is
counted 30 days from the incident or 30 days from the Police Commission meeting (Tuesday,
March 24th, 2026). Chief Burke clarifies 30 days after the incident. Commissioner Paul asks if
the 121 complaints regarding this incident are official complaints or if several of the 121 are not
considered official complaints. Chief Burke answers that the full 121 are considered complaints.
Commissioner Paul ends by saying Chief Burkes words of the day are insightful and meaningful,
where his answers are refreshing and indicative of a Chief who wants to do their best, ultimately
urging that all must do better.

 5. Commission Business (Time Limited: 60 Minutes)
5.1.Committee Reports from All Committees
Complaints Committee
Animal Control Committee
The Complaints Committee has a potential scheduling. Complaints Committee can meet and
work administratively without warning a meeting. Chair Depper encourages to go forward with
the Complaint Committee as it stands now.
The Animal Control Committee has a meeting scheduled for April 1st.

5.2. Bylaws Discussion
Chair Depper recaps what was discussed regarding bylaws the month before. Commissioner Cox
asks to table this discussion until next meeting to allow time to review. Commissioner Ginorio
seconds. Passed.

 6. Commendations (Time Limited: 15 Minutes)
Officer Commendations
N/A

 7. Announcement of Next Meeting Date
April 28th, 2026.




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 8. Adjournment
8.1. Motion to Adjourn
The Commission adjourned the public meeting at 7:49pm.




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 BURLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
 DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVE
 DD45 Crisis, Advocacy, Intervention Programs
 Reviewed and published Month Date, Year
______________________________________________________________________________

PURPOSE: The purpose of this policy is to define and contextualize the day-to-day
 functioning of positions assigned to the Crisis, Advocacy, Intervention Program
 (CAIP) of the department. The civilian employees who make up CAIP work to
 address the underlying social service needs of individuals who intersect with the
 public safety system, as well as provide a real-time response to needs outside of
 the scope of law enforcement. These positions seek to diversify the first responder
 field with positions that can assist with issues outside of the scope of public safety
 and law enforcement. Members of CAIP actively work to bridge growing gaps in
 social services by addressing unmet needs and decreasing a person’s reliance on
 public systems such as police and fire to meet those needs.

POLICY: To provide sensitive, fair, and high-quality social services to the citizens of
 Burlington through professional assistance that best meets the needs of the
 circumstances and the person.


CONTENTS: I. Department Specific Expectations for Civilian Employees
 II. Community Support Liaison (CSL) Team Structure and Work
 III.  Domestic Violence Victim Advocate (DVVA) Position
 IV. Victim Services Specialist (VSS) Position
 V. Utilization of Abandoned Property by CAIP
 VI. Addendum
______________________________________________________________________________

 I. DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS FOR CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES

Each member of the Crisis, Advocacy, Intervention Program (CAIP) Unit is responsible for
understanding multiple department directives. The following directives can be found online on
the PowerDMS platform. Each member of CAIP is expected to read and sign off on
understanding the nature of each directive.

 A. Directive List:

 1. DD01: Law Enforcement Role & Authority, Ethics, Organizational Structure &
 Department Rules
 2. DD02.01 Shift Assignments, Areas, Supervision, Notifications, & Facility
 Inspections
 3. DD0202: Grooming Standards, Uniforms, Equipment, Inspections, & Use of Tobacco
 Products
 4. DD03: Statewide Policy on Fair and Impartial Policing




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 5. DD04: Operation of Police Vehicles, Response Codes, Pursuits
 6. DD10: Evidence, Contraband, Found Property
 7. DD11: Victim Witness Assistance
 8. DD13.01: Interacting with Persons with Limited English Proficiency
 9. DD 13.02: Interacting with Persons with Disabilities
 10. DD13.03: Interacting with Persons with Diminished Capacity
 11. DD21.02: Domestic Violence by Law Enforcement Employees-Prevention & Early
 Warning Initiatives
 12. DD28: Information Technology & Electronic Communication
 13. DD30: Public Information
 14. DD31: Ride Along Program
 15. DD33: Juvenile Operations
 16. DD37: Training
 17. DD38: Department Property & Purchasing Orders
 18. DD39: Personnel
 19. DD40: Quality Control, Internal Investigations & Discipline
 20. DD42.01: City Access Cards & Facility Access
 21. DD43: Reporting Corruption & Misconduct
 22. Valcour User Agreement
 23. City of Burlington Personnel Policy Manual
 24. AFSCME Union Contract
 25. Applicable Job Description

 II. COMMUNITY SUPPORT LIAISON (CSL) TEAM STRUCTURE AND WORK

A Community Support Liaison is responsible for responding to requests for assistance from the
dispatch center and the public, where elements of a crime or safety concern have not been
reported.

 A. Community Support Liaison Team Purpose

 1. The CSL team and CAIP manager work in collaboration with the Officer in Charge of
 the Uniform Services Bureau to address calls for service that can be safely and
 effectively addressed by the CSL team.
 2. On occasion, members of the team will work collaboratively with members of the
 Detective Services Bureau and its respective supervisors.
 3. Proactive assistance is also expected to be offered, as an additional intention of the
 program is to reduce the workload of officers, specifically when a law enforcement
 presence is not necessary, but a skilled, knowledgeable professional is still needed.
 4. Proactive work assists with reducing community members’ reliance on emergency
 care systems by providing individuals with pathways to sustained support and
 recovery.
 5. The team engages in forensic social work, which is a specialized area within the
 social work profession. It employs an integrative approach, encompassing generalist,
 specialized, and collaborative methods, in serving diverse populations affected by
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 person-centered, trauma-informed, strength-based approaches, including harm
 reduction) with a specialized understanding to address both social functioning and
 broader socio-legal environment.

 B. CSL Team Structure and Scope

 1. The CSL position functions as both a generalist and a specialist. They are required to
 have a deep understanding of what social service resources exist in the community, as
 well as a general knowledge of the criminal and civil justice systems.
 2. Service provision completed by a CSL is typically done in the community, unless
 someone is physically seeking assistance at 1 North Avenue.
 3. CSLs are supervised by the CAIP manager.
 4. The CSL team schedule rotates monthly and consists of four ten-hour shifts per week.
 There are two CSLs scheduled per shift, except for weekends when there is one CSL
 per shift. The first shift is 0800-1800 or 0900-1900. Second shift is 1100-2100. Both
 shifts have flexible schedules, often guided by client needs. All schedules will be
 accurately reflected in PowerTime and UKG by the CAIP manager.
 5. The administration of the police department reserves all rights with respect to
 schedule changes as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement between the City
 of Burlington and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal
 Employees (AFSCME).
 6. To best serve the department and the community, the schedule is structured to
 maximize CSL availability and allow time for proactive work, which is necessary to
 address recidivism.
 7. When four CSLs (two first shift and two second shift) are scheduled, one CSL from
 each shift will be designated as the primary CSL. The primary CSL shall:
 a. Prioritize responding to calls for assistance from dispatch (police and fire).
 b. Will enter P in the notes line of Valcour to alert dispatch who the primary is.
 c. Show themselves as “10-8/Available for calls” in the Valcour system during
 any foot patrols, community outreach, or encampment outreach. The CSL will
 have their radios on and are expected to wear their earpieces.
 d. Not engage in any service coordination activities.
 8. When three CSLs (one of one shift and two of another) are scheduled, the shift that
 has two CSLs scheduled will designate one of the CSLs as the primary CSL.
 9. If there are two CSLs (one on each shift) scheduled, each will be considered the
 primary CSL for their respective shift.
 10. If there are two CSLs on the same shift, one CSL will be considered primary.
 11. A CSL is a mandated reporter per Title 33, VSA 4913 & VSA 6902. HIPAA
 restrictions apply to some of their work.
 12. A CSL is a public servant. As a public servant, refusal of service is limited to
 circumstances where it is unsafe for a CSL to engage, either independently or in
 tandem. No other forms of denial are approved without speaking to the CAIP
 manager before refusal of service. If a provider requests that a CSL not respond or
 limit support, the CSL shall:
 a. explain to the provider why refusal of service is not an option.




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 b. clarify the role of the CSL, and the intention is to support, and solve problems
 in the moment, not to duplicate service provision.
 c. work collaboratively with community providers to the best of their ability.
 d. report any communication breakdowns or pushback to the CAIP manager.

 C. Workflows and Use of Law Enforcement Records Management System

 1. All personnel within CAIP shall engage in both reactive and proactive work. Some
 positions are intended to respond to field-based requests for service, while other
 positions (i.e., DVVA and VSS) only complete reactive work if a community member
 comes to the building seeking support.
 2. Reactive work is defined as activities related to real-time requests for assistance that
 come through the police department’s dispatch center. The call types a CSL can
 respond to vary, depending on the information initially provided.
 3. Proactive work is defined as an activity that is not considered urgent and involves
 elements of community engagement, outreach, or case management services.

 a. Use of the Valcour System
 i. Valcour is the state of Vermont’s law enforcement records
 management system, governed by Title 1, VSA 317.
 ii. For the CSL team to maintain safety as civilian responders, the
 positions have access to the law enforcement information management
 system, referred to as Valcour.
 iii. Civilian positions, including CAIP positions, are only permitted to
 view incidents directly related to their job duties.
 iv. No position under CAIP is permitted to view outside law enforcement
 agencies’ incidents unless otherwise specified in this policy.
 v. CAIP personnel shall be familiar with the expectations of use that all
 Valcour users agree to, in order to access the system. For the purposes
 of this policy, all CAIP personnel shall understand:

 1. General data is defined as data that includes dates and times of
 incidents; biographical information such as race, gender, and age that
 does not personally identify an individual, general vehicle information,
 excluding biographical information, general incident type, crime,
 violation, or ordinance reporting; and location information such as
 street and intersection, but not street number or other exact geo-
 referenced location, and any other data approved by the Valcour
 Board.
 2. Specific Data is all other data not defined as general data is specific
 data, which includes, but is not limited to: individual incident reports,
 narratives, documents, images, video, audio, and the identities of any
 person involved in an incident including staff personal identifying
 information such as names, dates of birth, or license numbers, specific
 street addresses (by street number), and information related to any
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 disclosure of any fragment of the incident would compromise an
 ongoing investigation.
 3. Any release of specific data must be done by, or with the express
 consent of the primary investigating agency (the ORI that originates
 the data).
 4. Incident numbers that originate from this department can be shared
 for the purpose of making a records request. Incident numbers
 originating outside this agency cannot be shared.
 5. That prioritizing their active/inactive status on the Valcour
 dashboard is essential to their safety in the field, as well as ensuring
 dispatch personnel have a real-time understanding of deployable
 resources. Repeated failures to do so will result in disciplinary
 measures. For information related to the disciplinary process, see
 department directive DD40 and the Comprehensive City Personnel
 Policy Manual.
 6. Misuse of Valcour, and any of its related information, is grounds
 for disciplinary measures. Suspected misuse will be reported to the
 CAIP manager and deputy chief of administration as soon as they
 become aware.

 4. Reactive Work
 a. When engaging in reactive work, a CSL or CAIP manager team shall:
 i. be dispatched as the primary first responder.
 ii. be dispatched to a scene after an officer has arrived.
 iii. receive referrals after an officer has left the scene.
 iv. contact dispatch at the start/end of shift to report they are on/off duty.
 This ensures that sworn supervisors and dispatch have an accurate
 understanding of resources available.
 v. accurately reflect their status in Valcour when engaging in work
 related to answering the CSL phone line by creating and attaching
 themselves to an incident.
 vi. not view any incident of any other police department in the Valcour
 system. If a community member needs assistance with obtaining
 information from another department, the CSL or team supervisor can
 inform them of the correct agency but nothing additional. The CSL or
 team supervisor can research the respective agency’s non-emergency
 number or process specific to making a records request, as additional
 information that can be provided to the caller.
 b. Calls from Dispatch
 i. One of the core functions of the CSL position is to respond to requests
 for assistance from the department's dispatch center.
 ii. If the CSL or team supervisor is responding independently in the field
 or to the department lobbies, as requested by dispatch, they shall:
 1. open the incident to read the dispatch narrative.
 2. look at the person’s recent history listed under their name
 jacket.




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 3. open and read dispatch narratives of same day incidents (i.e.
 person attached to the incident had multiple contacts in the same
 day). This allows the team members to ensure they have a more
 complete understanding of the state of the person on scene and that
 they are the most appropriate resource.
 4. Do not click into incident details they are not directly
 responding to unless it is necessary to assist with the response or
 paperwork related to a court process.
 5. not view attachments within an incident that are not necessary
 for completing paperwork. The CSL or team supervisors shall not
 view them without explicit permission from the referring officer or
 Officer in Charge.
 6. have their radio and/or department issued cell phone on their
 person when in the field.
 7. report all denials of service to the CAIP Manager.
 c. Mental Health Incidents
 i. CSLs can be primary responders on mental health incidents only if
 Street Outreach is unavailable.
 ii. If a CSL is dispatched to a mental health incident, the CSL shall:
 1. view the Valcour dashboard to check if there is a more
 appropriate resource available.
 2. follow steps 1-3 under section ‘Calls from Dispatch’.
 3. Only view incident details of other mental health call types
 within the last 30 days for the purpose of coordinating response
 and potential referral to outside agency.
 4. update the Street Outreach Team when there is an ongoing
 history of response from their team.
 5. update First Call if the person threatens harm to themselves or
 others due to the significance of their mental health issue.
 6. check in with the Officer in Charge if there is any element of
 safety concern for the person or the community.
 d. Welfare Check Incidents
 i. Welfare check incidents are defined as incidents where the caller is
 expressing concern for an individual’s welfare and is requesting
 someone to be checked on, either in the field or at their home.
 ii. A CSL can be assigned as the primary responder for welfare checks.
 iii. When responding to a welfare check, a CSL or team supervisor shall:
 1. speak with the caller for additional information as needed, as
 well as follow up with the caller to report the outcome of their
 efforts if permitted by the person of interest (POI). This should
 not extend beyond an update of “contact was made” if the POI
 does not give express permission for the sharing of
 information.
 2. look at the person’s history to see if there has been any recent
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 3. look at the dispatch narratives of any recent contact within the
 last 30 days. Incident details can only be viewed if the
 originating agency is Burlington and the information is
 necessary to determine the next steps.
 4. contact the hospital or other agencies the individual is known
 to interact with to see if there was admittance or recent contact,
 prior to dispatching to any location.
 5. upon arriving on scene of a dwelling, attempt to make contact
 by knocking loudly on the door. If possible, they can check in
 with neighbors to inquire about activity at the dwelling.
 6. while on scene, assess their surroundings for evidence that
 7. may require additional follow-up (e.g. buildup of mail at the
 home, car in the driveway, but no response at the door,
 windows, or door ajar with the appearance of an empty
 dwelling, a strong odor).
 8. report all outcomes (e.g. contact made, contact not made, or
 concern) back to the Officer in Charge prior to the end of their
 shift.
 9. complete an incident narrative by the end of shift.
 e. Overdose Incidents
 i. A CSL can be the first responder on an overdose incident reported
 directly to the police department or fire department dispatch.
 ii. A CSL can respond independently or co-respond with a police officer.
 iii. If a CSL is co-responding with a police officer, the police officer will
 be considered the primary responder. A CSL can become primary if
 the officer deems there is no need for them to be on scene.
 iv. When deployed to an overdose incident, a CSL shall:
 1. follow steps i & vi under section a: Calls from Dispatch.
 2. have ready access to Naloxone (i.e. in CSL vehicle or on
 person).
 3. check in with scene commander upon arrival.
 f. Public Assist and Threats/Harassment Incidents
 i. Public assist incidents are defined as incidents where there is a request
 for assistance with no elements of a crime being reported, but the
 person is still in need of support.
 ii. Threats/Harassment incidents are defined as incidents where an
 individual reports having been threatened verbally, but the information
 provided does not meet the statute of criminal threatening (i.e., 13
 VSA § 1702).
 iii. A CSL can be the primary responder for a public assist or
 threats/harassment.
 iv. If a CSL is assigned to a public assist, they shall:
 1. follow steps i through vi under section a: Calls from Dispatch.
 2. report any change of circumstance that has the potential to
 impact law enforcement or warrants Officer follow up to the
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 v. If a CSL is assigned to a threats/harassment incident:
 1. follow steps i through vi under section a: Calls from Dispatch.
 2. offer assistance with completing court paperwork and explain
 court processes related to no stalking or relief of abuse orders if
 applicable.
 3. immediately confer with OIC if additional details provided
 appear to be criminal in nature.
 g. Calls from the Community
 i. The CSL Team, CAIP Manager, Victim Service Specialist (VSS), and
 Domestic Violence Victim Advocate (DVVA) positions all have
 publicized phone numbers that allow for direct calls that come from
 outside the dispatch system. The guidance below is specific to the CSL
 and CAIP manager.
 ii. The CSL and CAIP manager shall:
 1. gather as much pertinent information as possible, to include
 Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and details around the
 request(s) being made.
 2. create an incident that is reflective of one of the following call
 types: public assist, service coordination, community outreach,
 or encampment outreach.
 3. refer the call back to dispatch if the information provided does
 not fit the above call types.
 iii. Community members will contact the CAIP staff with questions
 around information specific to an incident. The CSL and CAIP
 manager shall:
 1. assist the individual in making a records request online, if the
 caller is interested.
 2. not provide additional information to the caller that the caller
 does not already know.
 3. provide the name of the primary officer if there are questions
 related to a specific Burlington Police Department case. The
 team member can offer to email the officer to let them know
 about the interaction.
 4. not share any information related to pending investigations.
 Pending investigations are considered any incident that is
 showing as ‘pending’ or ‘ready for approval’ in the system.
 Non-pending incidents will show as ‘approved’. The team
 member may offer to transfer the call to the OIC.
 5. provide the necessary information that is required by state title
 13 VSA 5314 to a caller who identifies as a victim of an
 incident in Valcour. The team member is expected to verify
 that there is a record of an incident by searching the caller’s
 name and date of birth. If the incident is pending in the system,
 the team member is not permitted to speak with the victim
 about the details of the investigation. Any specific questions
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 investigating officer. The team member shall speak with or
 email the investigating officer to update them on the
 interaction.
 6. not share any information related to incidents involving a
 juvenile.
 h. Intersections with the Criminal and Civil Justice Systems
 i. As professional staffof the City of Burlington and the Burlington
 Police Department, the employee shall be aware of situations that can
 result in court involvement.
 ii. Professional staff may be involved in the court system when they are
 subpoenaed to be a witness. The employee is obligated to appear in
 court if a subpoena is issued. Additional information for AFSCME
 union positions related to this topic can be found in the AFSCME
 contract.
 iii. Some civilian positions, including the CSL, receive department emails
 specifically from officers requesting assistance in identifying an
 individual. It is at the discretion of the employee to answer those
 officer requests. Identifying an individual is part of the investigative
 process and will be added to the record, which will be a part of the
 court process should the investigation result in criminal charges.
 iv. Members of CAIP shall report witnessed crimes of physical violence
 resulting in injury, property crimes (e.g. stolen bike or cars), or
 incidents related to mandatory reporting.
 v. If a CSL believes a petition to the civil court is needed for a public
 guardian, they may:
 1. ensure that all providers associated with the person have been a
 part of the discussion and consensus have been reached.
 vi. If a CSL or CAIP manager receives a call from a community member
 seeking assistance, and they ask if the staff can find out if they have an
 active warrant, the team member shall:
 1. confirm the warrant status through dispatch.
 2. inform the individual only if it is a cite and release.
 Transportation can be provided to an individual directly to the
 court for a cite and release warrant.
 3. not inform someone of any other type of warrant. The CSL can
 tell the individual that they are unable to confirm or deny their
 warrant status.
 vii. If a CSL encounters a person in the field, and they know the person
 has an active warrant, they may:
 1. notify dispatch of who the person is, their current location, and
 description of clothing.
 i. Court Participation
 i. The CSL team receives requests to participate in court processes. In
 consultation with the Chief of Police and the City Attorney’s Office,
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 1. If a request is made of the CSL, and a subpoena has not been
 provided, the CSL will request that one be sent to them by the
 requesting party.
 2. The CSL will notify their supervisor of the request to provide
 testimony. The CSL and CAIP manager will discuss what, if
 any, information can be shared with the client involved in the
 court case.
 3. The CSL will participate upon receipt of the subpoena.
 4. The CSL will be honest with the court.
 5. The CSL will not disclose information that is covered under
 HIPAA.
 6. If the CSL is asked to disclose HIPAA while in the middle of
 providing testimony, the CSL will state they cannot disclose
 HIPAA-related information unless the judge compels them to
 do so. If the judge instructs the CSL to disclose, the CSL will
 comply.
 j. High Risk/High Intensity Incidents
 i. On occasion, a CSL or CAIP manager will be asked to be present
 during or shortly after a large-scale police operation (e.g. investigation
 involving a search warrant).
 ii. If possible, coordination prior to the use of CAIP services in high-risk
 events shall include the CAIP manager.
 iii. The CSL shall:
 1. only be on scene if requested by the scene commander or if
 assigned by the CAIP manager prior to the day of the event.
 2. check to ensure they are aware of who the scene commander is
 prior to deploying. The CSL is expected to check in with the
 scene commander upon arrival.
 3. follow all directions given while on scene.
 4. update the CAIP manager if there are any questions or
 concerns.
 k. Calls from Burlington Fire Department
 i. Members of the Burlington Fire Department (BFD) may seek
 assistance, either on scene or by referral, from a CSL.
 ii. If a CSL or team supervisor is dispatched to a BFD scene, they shall:
 1. check in with the scene commander upon arrival.
 2. ask the scene commander to advise what demographic
 information can be relayed back to dispatch.
 3. relay necessary information back to dispatch.
 4. deny transportation or engagement if there is a safety concern,
 and relay the rationale back to the scene commander and the
 CAIP manager.
 l. Transportation
 i. Transportation is a service that a CSL or CAIP manager can provide. It
 is the expectation that staff follow the guidance below every time they
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 ii. All transportation activities will be done in a city-issued vehicle.
 Transportation of a community member in a personal vehicle is not
 permitted.
 iii. Regardless of history or OIC approval, a CSL may decline providing
 transportation if uncomfortable. All denials of transportation will be
 discussed with the CAIP manager.
 1. Use of City-Issued Vehicles
 a. City-issued vehicles will be prioritized for responding
 to real-time calls for service and transportation of a
 member of the community. Personal vehicles can only
 be utilized to attend meetings in the community if no
 other city-issued vehicle is available.
 b. If a CSL needs to use their personal vehicle to attend a
 meeting in the community, they can submit mileage
 reimbursement to the city. See page 77 of the
 Comprehensive City Personnel Policy Manual for
 additional details.
 c. All electric vehicles will be parked in the designated
 spots and connected to charging ports after use.
 Cleaning the interiors of each vehicle, including the
 CAIP van, is expected from both teams. A schedule
 rotating the cleaning responsibilities will be issued.
 d. If the two city-issued vehicles are not available at the
 time of need, the CAIP van or an available CSO vehicle
 can be considered as an alternative to using a personal
 vehicle.
 e. The CSL must check in with the CAIP manager prior to
 utilizing a CSO vehicle. The supervisor will determine
 whether the number of CSO vehicles available exceeds
 the number of CSOs on shift. This understanding was
 developed in partnership with the Community Service
 Manager.
 f. If approved by a CAIP manager, the CSL will follow
 the sign-out procedures for each vehicle, each time of
 use.
 g. The CAIP van shall be prioritized for proactive
 outreach. The van can be used to attend meetings,
 encampment outreach, etc. in the community.
 h. The CAIP van is expected to have a half tank of gas at
 all times. It is the responsibility of each team member
 to ensure this is the standard.


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 a. Whenever a request for transportation comes in from a
 local provider or a community member, and the person
 is not a service coordination client, a CSL shall:
 i. gather all relevant details from the caller of the
 current event leading to the transport request, to
 include the name of the individual.
 ii. inquire around the current disposition of the
 individual (e.g. how are they currently
 presenting emotionally and/or physically? Are
 they under the influence or have an obvious
 altered status?).
 iii. look at the person’s history in Valcour to assess
 recent system engagement. The CSL shall look
 for alerts, recent incidents of violence, or
 concerning call types (e.g., lewd and lascivious,
 kidnapping, larceny from a person) where the
 person seeking transport is listed as a person of
 interest, suspect, or offender. The team
 members should be able to ascertain the
 necessary information without needing to
 review a specific incident details.
 iv. if concerning information is found, not provide
 transportation, and when possible, encouraged
 to work with the individual to find an alternative
 form of transportation.
 v. provide transportation if no concerning
 information is found, only if a second team
 member is present for the duration of the entire
 ride. If two team members are not available at
 the time of the request, the initial team member
 will need to wait until another member of the
 team is available.
 vi. ensure a second employee will sit behind the
 driver. The community member will sit in the
 rear passenger seat.
 3. Transportation for Service Coordination Clients
 a. Transportation for service coordination clients is
 permitted only in city vehicles.
 b. All other means of transportation should be explored
 prior to the CSL offering and providing transportation.
 c. Transportation should also be limited to essential
 activities that are directly tied to the overall well-being
 of the client.
 d. Transportation will not take place outside of the greater
 Burlington area without approval from the CAIP
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 approved transportation outside of the greater
 Burlington area. The greater Burlington area is defined
 as South Burlington, Winooski, Colchester, Essex,
 Shelburne, and Williston.
 e. Whenever transportation is provided to a service
 coordination client, a CSL shall:
 i. show themselves as “active” in a service
 coordination incident in Valcour
 ii. enter their destination in the “secondary
 location” section.
 iii. have a radio and credentials on their person.
 iv. document the activities that correlate with the
 need for transportation in Casebook.
 4. Requests for Transportation from BPD Personnel
 a. When the request for transportation comes from
 department personnel, either dispatch or an officer, a
 CSL shall:
 i. follow steps i-v as noted above if the department
 personnel does not provide the information.
 ii. provide transportation independently if the
 community member is known to the team and
 has been provided transportation historically
 without issue if steps i-v are followed and there
 is no point of concern. If the person is unknown
 to the CSL, and has no transportation history,
 the CSL is permitted to provide transportation
 only if a second team member is present for the
 duration of the entire ride. If two team members
 are not available at the time of the request, the
 initial team member will need to wait until
 another member of the team is available.
 iii. The second employee will sit behind the driver,
 and the community member will sit in the rear
 passenger seat.
 5. Emergency Event While in Transport
 a. In the event of any emergency while in transport, a CSL
 shall:
 i. pull over when safe to do so.
 ii. radio or call dispatch (or 911) to request
 assistance.
 iii. follow any direction given from dispatch or 911.
 iv. wait safely outside of the vehicle until
 additional resources arrive.
 6. Denial of Transportation
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 does not prevent any individual from receiving other
 services from any personnel who are a part of CAIP.
 b. Denials of transportation will be deemed appropriate
 when a CSL has been made to feel unsafe while
 providing transportation.
 c. Removals from this list are at the discretion of the
 CAIP manager in conference with department
 administration, with the caveat that the Deputy Chief or
 Chief of Police can require that any person be added or
 remain on the ‘do not transport’ list.
 m. Proactive Work
 i. All proactive work is documented in Valcour under three separate call
 types: community outreach, encampment outreach, and service
 coordination.
 ii. A CSL shall:
 a. look at the dispatch narratives of stacked and
 unassigned incidents that are related to the call types
 they would typically be assigned - typically non-
 criminal incidents that are related to behavioral health
 or social service needs.
 iii. Service Coordination
 a. Service coordination is defined as an activity that CSLs
 engage with clients directly in an ongoing basis.
 b. A service coordination client is an individual who has
 had more than two independent interactions where
 work related to care coordination is performed.
 c. Service coordination is not a time-limited activity and is
 at the discretion of the CSL and the client.
 d. Service coordination is intended to fill a case
 management gap either during the waiting period of
 another resource, or because there is no resource to
 meet the identified need. This activity helps to reduce
 interactions with first responders by helping to address
 root causes that lead to community members seeking
 assistance for basic unmet needs through the emergency
 services system.
 e. Work related to service coordination will be tracked in
 both Valcour and clinical systems.
 iv. Service Coordination Incidents in Valcour
 a. Service coordination needs to be tracked in Valcour for
 the purpose of safety and data collection.
 b. When a CSL is engaging in service coordination, the
 team member shall:
 i. create a service coordination incident in Valcour
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 ii. only create one service coordination incident per
 person to avoid increasing a person’s public
 record.
 iii. add to a team member’s service coordination
 incident in the event a service coordination
 client reaches out to the team while their
 primary contact is not available.
 iv. ask dispatch or CAIP manager about the warrant
 status of a person receiving service
 coordination, if the individual receiving the
 service requests. If the person is found to have
 an active warrant, the CSL can meet them at the
 courthouse to support them.
 v. Casebook Clinical System
 a. The human services software, referred to as Casebook,
 is the system utilized by the CSLs to document work
 that is considered HIPAA-protected.
 b. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
 Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that sets national
 standards for protecting sensitive patient or client health
 information from being disclosed without the client's
 knowledge or consent. Specifically, HIPAA protects
 identifiable information related to diagnoses, treatment
 plans, progress and case notes, medications, screenings
 and assessments, tests, and referrals. 42 CFR Part 2
 adds stricter privacy protection for records on substance
 use treatment.
 c. Majority of the activities related to service coordination
 are considered HIPAA-protected, thus should be
 documented only in the Casebook system. HIPAA-
 protected information is not to be entered in the
 Valcour system.
 d. Service coordination is a permitted activity within
 HIPAA that allows for minimal disclosure as long as it
 is relevant and necessary for the coordination with other
 providers. Per Vermont state law, disclosure of
 information without consent can only take place when
 there is a concern of child abuse, if the person is a
 danger to themselves or others, or ordered by the court.
 e. When engaging in activities related to service
 coordination, the CSL shall:
 i. begin documenting in Casebook upon engaging
 with an individual two or more times, with the
 agreed-upon intent of ongoing support.
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 iii. request the individual to sign a CAIP release of
 information and upload the document into the
 clinical system.
 iv. review Addendum #1 provided by the State of
 Vermont Agency of Human Services additional
 clarity around information sharing specific to
 HIPAA and care coordination.
 vi. Encampment Outreach & Encampment Policy
 a. Encampment outreach is defined as a proactive activity
 where a CSL goes out to locations where someone has
 been reported to be living in a city park or other city-
 owned land.
 b. Encampment policy is the City of Burlington’s
 Sheltering on Public Lands policy, which describes how
 City staff respond when an encampment is found or
 reported to be on city-owned land.
 c. When engaging in encampment outreach, the CSL
 shall:
 i. create an incident in the system utilizing the
 encampment outreach call type.
 ii. document that outreach was completed in the
 Valcour system. Any service specific
 information should be entered into the clinical
 system.
 d. When engaging in encampment outreach specific to the
 encampment policy, the CSL shall:
 i. create an encampment outreach incident and
 link the incident to the encampment policy
 incident with the same location.
 ii. provide support on site on the day of removal.
 iii. not act as enforcement related to the policy. It is
 not the responsibility of the CSL to instruct
 anyone to relocate. However, the team member
 can inform the community member of the city’s
 intent to provide notice to move and offer
 assistance in accessing available resources.




III. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM ADVOCATE (DVVA) POSITION

This position is responsible for identifying, liaising with, guiding, and assisting people in need of
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 A. DVVA Follow up. The DVVA will follow up with victims during or after a police
 response to offer assistance with protection orders and other DV resources.

 B. DVVA Liaise. This position will also liaise with Chittenden County Family and Civil
 Court regarding the tracking and service of protection orders.

 C. CAIP Involvement. This position actively collaborates with CAIP, community-based
 domestic violence programs, Department of Children and Families, Department of
 Corrections, and the State Attorney’s Office.

 D. Use of Valcour. The DVVA position actively tracks all work related to this position in
 Valcour. The work may involve assisting other police agencies with serving paperwork,
 victims from neighboring communities, and referrals from the Chittenden County Civil
 Court.

 E. Community Involvement. The DVVA, in conjunction with the CAIP manager and
 Domestic Violence Officer (when assigned), manage a monthly meeting (Kid Stat) that
 brings together community providers to triage and support households where domestic
 violence has been reported. This group is empaneled under state statute title 33 VSA §
 4979-19.

 F. The DVVA shall:

 1. Ensure victims of domestic violence are connected with and offered support as close
 to the incident as possible. They will work with CSLs or the CAIP manager to
 provide this support if the DVVA is unavailable.
 2. Access Valcour information specific to domestic violence call types, to include
 dispatch and incident details.
 3. Access attachments only if necessary to complete court paperwork.
 4. Access information from outside law enforcement agencies when referrals are made
 by said agency.

 G. Vacancy. In the event that the DVAA position is out for an extended period or vacant,
 the CAIP manager will temporarily provide some gap coverage for the DVAA position.
 The CAIP manager will assist with communication to the Uniformed Services Bureau
 around the need for service of newly granted court orders, connect victims to appropriate
 services, and facilitate the Kid Stat meeting (if applicable). The CAIP manager will
 update the DVAA upon return. This will assist in reducing any delay in service
 connection.

IV. VICTIM SERVICES SPECIALIST

The Victim Services Specialist is an employee of the Community Justice Center (CJC), and the
Community Economic Development Office (CEDO), a position which is embedded at the
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coordination, referral and advocacy services for victims of crime and/or harm, separate from and
in support of other programs. The VSS position will receive a weekly report with direct referrals
of victims of crime, in addition to direct referrals. This allows for a more consistent, streamlined
referral process.


V. UTILIZATION OF ABANDONED PROPERTY

The ID/property department discards or donates items that have been stored by the department
for 30 days and have not been reclaimed. CAIP routinely encounters individuals who could
benefit from some of the items that are often unclaimed. The CAIP manager shall coordinate
with the ID/property department staff regarding property that has reached the 30-day limit. If
deemed useful, the CAIP manager will take possession of the items and store it in the CAIP
office for distribution to community members later.

 A. Donations. The use of these items is strictly for donation to members of the community
 who are in need. The items are used to build rapport with individuals who are
 disconnected from the assistance they need. Law enforcement officers and community
 service officers will have access to these items should they encounter someone in need.

 B. Example Items. Examples of such items are: clothes, toiletries, backpacks, shoes, etc.
 These examples are not limited to what items can be reclaimed.

 C. Exclusions. Cell phones, laptops, or tablets will be excluded as reclaimable property.

 D. Disposal. Please see Addendum #1 for details around the process of disposal and transfer
 of custody.

VI. ADDENDUM

#1 Memo 2023-03 | Utilization of Abandoned Property set for Disposal

CHAIN OF CUSTODY
It is important that the chain of custody lines are entered into Valcour under the following order,
as applicable for each item. See the example below:
 • If the entire item/all parts of the item are destroyed: “Disposed,” “Destroyed.”
 o If 960 and 967 were doing the destruction, 960 would be in Valcour so it would
 automatically save her badge number. A note in the remarks section needs to be
 made "with 967, (NAME ITEM) for destruction"
 o No additional lines are needed after this


 • If part of the item is destroyed: “Disposed,” “Destroyed” with a brief description of what
 has been destroyed in the remarks box
 • Items suitable for donation: “Disposed,” “Donation Box” with a brief description of the
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 o Tag remains with the item – THIS MAY MEAN REPACKAGING THE
 ITEM(S)

 • Items needing ID Tech attention: “Temporary”, “Locker Drop Box” with a brief
 description of the items in the remarks box
 o Case number and tag number clearly written on the packaging – THIS MAY
 MEAN REPACKAGING THE ITEM(S)
 • EXAMPLE:

 Location Sub Remarks
 Location
1st Line Disposed Destroyed folder with papers, dirty boots, hairbrush
2 Line Disposed
  nd Mailbox headlamp, 5 white t-shirts, socks, sleeping bag
3rd Line Temporary Locker Drop  5 suboxone strips
 Evidence Box
4 Line Temporary
  th Locker Drop  $20 cash (2x $10 bills)
 Evidence Box
DONATION MAILBOX
The Mailbox in the Temp Evidence room will be relocated to the new temporary property room
off of the sally port. Items determined to be suitable for donations could include clean clothing,
coats, boots, unopened toiletries, backpacks and camping gear. The property tag must remain
with the item when placed in the donation box. If the item will not fit in the box, please contact
the ID Unit. It is important to note that the Valcour remarks section should not specify
“Resource” or “CAIP” as the ID Techs will determine the disposition of the donation box items.

No money, weapons, knifes or miscellaneous items of value over $100 will be placed in the
donation box. If CSOs are not sure if an item is suitable for donation, the items can be put in the
donation box and the ID Unit will make the determination after consulting with the DSB
Lieutenant. If the disposition of an item is unclear, the final determination will be made by the
DSB Lieutenant, a Deputy Chief or the Chief of Police. Cell phones and electronics can be
placed in the Mailbox for the sole purpose of being disposed of at ReSOURCE.

ABANDONED PROPERTY DONATION PROCESS
Items determined to be eligible for donation will be provided to the CAIP Supervisor by the ID
Unit and documented in Valcour as “Converted to CAIP use”. These items will also be
documented by the ID Unit on the attached inventory log form. Once the donated items are with
the CAIP, the disposition of the donated item will be documented on the provided copy of the
inventory log form. The ID Unit will maintain a copy of the original inventory log which will
serve as the “Master copy”. A copy of the inventory log and the property will be maintained by
the CAIP supervisor in the CAIP office.

When donating an item to a member of the community, employees must complete applicable
sections of the inventory log on the applicable property line. Employees must log the applicable
case number associated with the individual if an incident has already been created. If not, a new
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Once an inventory log form is completed (full), a copy of the log must be provided to the ID Unit
by the CAIP supervisor to save with the “Master copy” inventory logs. The inventory logs will
be scanned and stored electronically upon their completion.

It should be noted that this program is intended primarily for CAIP usage. However, in the case
of an after-hours emergency, the Officer in Charge can approve Officers or CSO usage. Officers
and CSOs will follow the above documentation process.

#2 .Data sharing checklist- State of Vermont Agency of Human Services Jan 31, 2025

What rules are you subject to?
Do you work for a healthcare provider, a health plan, or the Agency of Human Services?
 - If yes, you are subject to HIPAA
 - If no, you are not subject to HIPAA but may be subject to other privacy rules
If you are subject to HIPAA, when can you share information without the client’s permission (or
written consent)?
 o Payment
 o Treatment – including care coordination and consulting with other providers
 o Operations – including case management by health plan and quality improvement
Do you work for a program that is known to provide SUD services?
 - If yes, you are subject to Part 2
 o If you are a Part 2 provider, you must have written consent to share treatment
 records
 - If no, you are not subject to Part 2

Levels of authority
Generally, the higher you are on the pyramid, the more you can share health information with
others.



 Can share any information covered
 Signed by the ROI with anyone named on
 release of the ROI

 Can share information with family,
 Verbal consent
 in emergency situations, and when
 authorized under HIPAA

 No consent Can share information with others
 or written for payment, treatment, and
 operations. This includes care
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Reviewed and adopted by the Burlington Police Commission on Month Date, Year.


__________________________________ _Month Date, Year_
Shawn Burke, Interim Chief of Police Effective Date

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City of Burlington, Vermont
Board of Police Commissioners

Bylaws



Preamble and Authority
1. Establishment and Legal Authority

The Burlington Board of Police Commissioners (“Commission” or “BPC”) is established
pursuant to 24 App. V.S.A. ch. 3, §§ 120, 126, 183, and 184 of the Burlington City Charter, and
operates under authority expressly granted by the City Council through Charter provisions,
ordinances, resolutions, collective bargaining agreements, and Departmental Directives.

These bylaws govern the internal procedures of the Commission and are intended to ensure that
Commission actions remain within the scope of authority delegated by law.

2. Guiding Principles

In carrying out its duties, Commissioners shall:

 2.1 Act in a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect toward fellow Commissioners,
 City staff, Department personnel, and members of the public;

 2.2 Come to meetings prepared for open and engaged discussion, having reviewed
 material available in advance, being mindful of their time speaking and always
 assuming the best in one another;

 2.3 Follow Vermont’s Open Meeting Law (1 V.S.A. §§ 310–314) and
 the Vermont Public Records Act (1 V.S.A. §§ 315–320);

 2.4 Conduct themselves in a fair, impartial, and unbiased manner, particularly when
 deciding appeals and complaints; and

 2.5 Consider fairly the interests of individuals and organizations affected by
 Commission actions, consistent with the Commission’s limited and delegated
 role.

 2.6 Give fair consideration to the interests of all people and groups affected by
 Commission decisions.



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Purpose and Goals
3. Commission Purpose

The purpose of the Commission is to exercise those responsibilities related to police oversight,
policy review, disciplinary appeals, and community accountability that are delegated by the City
Council or conferred by law, while preserving the operational authority of the Chief of Police
except where otherwise provided.

4. Commission Goals

The goals of the Commission are to:

 4.1 Promote fairness and impartiality, equal treatment in public safety;

 4.2 Support and contribute to transparency and accountability in policing; and

 4.3 Provide structured community feedback and oversight to improve public safety
 and build trust between the Burlington Police Department (“BPD”) and the
 community.




Powers and Responsibilities of the Commission
5. Powers and Responsibilities

The Burlington City Charter and City Council policy, gives the Commission the following duties
and responsibilities:

 5.1 Provide civilian oversight and assist in management of the Burlington Police
 Department as directed by statute, ordinance, and the Burlington City Council;

 5.2 Conduct audits, reviews, and evaluations of policies, directives, or
 data regarding discipline, racial disparities, or other Commission priorities;

 5.3 Hear any appeal of a decision by the police chief to dismiss, suspend, or
 demote an officer. The board of police commissioners shall hear any appeal filed

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 in a timely manner with respect to such actions of the chief and may affirm,
 modify, or vacate the decision;

 5.4 To approve the chief’s appointment of limited and special police officers for a
 period not to exceed one year;

 5.5 Oversee animal control policy;

 5.6 Review citizen complaints against BPD and review chief’s response to citizen;
 and complaints.




Officers of the Commission
6. Co-chairs and Chair and Vice-Chair {ADOPTED}

 6.1 At the July organizational meeting each year, the Commission shall choose its
 leadership structure by majority vote and elect officers. The Commission may
 choose either: (a) two Co-Chairs, who will share the duties of the presiding officer
 by mutual agreement; or (b) a Chair and a Vice-Chair. The choice of structure and
 the election of officers happen at the same time and apply for that year.
 6.2 Any Commissioner may nominate someone, including themselves.
 6.3 Officers serve for one year, or until new officers are elected.
 6.4 If one Co-Chair steps down, the remaining Co-Chair takes on all duties until the
 Commission elects a replacement. If both Co-Chairs (or the Chair) step down or
 are unavailable, the longest-serving Commissioner present takes over as acting
 chair until the Commission elects someone new.

7. Duties of the Chair (or Co-chairs)

The Chair, or Co-chairs) shall divide responsibilities in a mutually agreeable manner:

 7.1 Preside over all meetings of the Commission and rule on questions of order and
 procedure;

 7.2 Shall conduct the meetings with efficiency, respect for all Commissioners,
 mindful of time management, allowing all Commissioners to be heard and doing
 their best to see that all Commissioners’ perspectives are respected;

 7.3 Together with all Commissioners and allowing time for input with agenda items
 being welcomed and encouraged, set and publish meeting agendas, including
 required recurring items such as the Chief of Police report, policy matters, use-of-
 force reports, and commendations, as applicable;


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 7.4 Make sure that meetings are properly noticed and conducted in compliance with
 Vermont’s Open Meeting Law;

 7.5 May speak on behalf of the Commission with the express understanding they
 clearly acknowledge other points-of-view that have been publicly expressed and
 allowing other Commissioners notice when speaking about actions, policy
 recommendations and matters of public interest as well as acknowledging any
 personal views,

 7.6 Write the Commission’s Annual Report and distribute a draft to the full
 Commission allowing ample time for review and input as well as securing each
 Commissioner’s signature on said report which is required by the City Council;

 7.7 Oversee the accurate preparation and public posting of meeting minutes;

 7.8 Ensure that executive sessions are convened and conducted strictly in accordance
 with 1 V.S.A. § 313, and that no matters beyond those noticed are discussed; and

 7.9 Ensure that no major policy recommendation, complaint determination, or
 communication to the Mayor or City Council is issued without approval of the
 Commission as a whole.

8. Duties of the Vice-Chair

The Vice-Chair shall:

 8.1 Perform the duties of the Chair in the Chair’s absence, recusal, or incapacity;

 8.2 Assist the Chair in carrying out administrative and procedural responsibilities as
 requested; and

 8.3 Assume the duties of Chair on an interim basis if the Chair resigns, until a new
 Chair is elected by the Commission.




Meetings
9. Regular and Special Meetings

 9.1 Regular meetings shall be held at a publicly accessible location and noticed in
 accordance with the Vermont Open Meeting Law.

 9.2. After making every effort to consult with the entire Commission, the Chair may
 cancel a regular meeting when necessary, provided public notice is given through
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 9.3 The Chair may call special meetings of the Commission, provided at least 24
 hours’ notice is given to each Commissioner and the public, and provided that a
 quorum of Commissioners is able to attend.

10. Agenda and Meeting Conduct

 10.1 Commissioners are encouraged to submit proposed agenda items to the Chair at
 least five calendar days before a scheduled meeting with reasonable and pertinent
 requests honored.

 10.2 Once an agenda is posted, amendments may be made only by a two-thirds vote of
 Commissioners present.

 10.3 Supporting documents shall be distributed to Commissioners and the Chief of
 Police or designee not less than two calendar days before the meeting, when
 practicable.

 10.4 Meetings shall generally be conducted in accordance with Robert’s Rules of
 Order, unless otherwise determined by the Chair.

11. Public Participation

 11.1 Members of the public are encouraged to attend all public meetings.

 11.2 {ADOPTED} During public comment, each person may speak for up to four
 minutes. The presiding officer may extend this time at their discretion based on
 the nature or complexity of the comments. Time limits may not be applied based
 on what someone is saying or their point of view. The presiding officer may only
 stop a comment that is patently offensive. If there are many speakers, the
 Commission may shorten individual speaking times by majority vote.

 11.3 Dialogue, back and forth discussion, with the public shall occur only when
 authorized by the Chair or by majority vote of the Commission.

12. Attendance

In-person attendance is strongly encouraged. When it is necessary for Commissioners to
participate in meetings via zoom, Commissioners will make every attempt to do so with their
cameras on. More than six absences – whether in person on online – in a fiscal year may result in
a recommendation by the Chair, after discussion with the Commissioner to the City Council for
removal.




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13. Standing and Ad Hoc Committees

 13.1 Committee work shall be distributed among Commissioners when practicable.

 13.2 The Commission as a whole will discuss the appointment of members to standing
 and ad hoc committees and as a general rule, appointments will be done on a
 volunteer basis. The Chair will do their best to elicit members to serve including
 serving on such committees themselves.

14. Citizen Complaints Subcommittee

 14.1 The Chair shall appoint at least two Commissioners to the Citizen Complaints
 Subcommittee; the Chair or Vice-Chair may serve as a member.

 14.2 The Subcommittee shall draft recommendations when directed by the
 Commission, which shall be subject to full Commission discussion and vote.

15. Animal Control Committee

Commissioners shall serve on the Animal Control Committee as required by ordinance and
assignment.




 Conflicts of Interest
16. Recusal and Disclosure

In accordance with City Charter § 133, a Commissioner shall disclose actual or perceived
conflicts of interest and shall recuse themselves from participation when required. Any
Commissioner is encouraged to confidentially consult with the City Attorney should they require
advice on this matter.




 Amendment of Bylaws
17. Amendment

These bylaws may be amended by majority vote at a duly warned meeting, consistent with
Vermont’s Open Meeting Law.



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 City of Burlington, Vermont
 Board of Police Commissioners
 Bylaws
Preamble and Authority


1. Who We Are and Where Our Authority Comes From
The Burlington Board of Police Commissioners (the “Commission” or “BPC”) was created by
the Burlington City Charter (24 App. V.S.A. ch. 3, §§ 120, 126, 183, and 184). The Commission
also operates under authority given by the City Council through city ordinances, resolutions,
union contracts, and police department rules.

These bylaws set out how the Commission runs its internal business. All Commission actions
must stay within the authority that the law and the City Council have given us.


2. Guiding Principles
In carrying out their duties, Commissioners shall:

2.1 Treat fellow Commissioners, city staff, police department staff, and members of the public
 with respect and good faith;
2.2 Come to meetings prepared, having reviewed materials ahead of time, and be mindful of time
 and consideration for others;
2.3 Follow Vermont’s Open Meeting Law (1 V.S.A. §§ 310–314) and Public Records Act (1
 V.S.A. §§ 315–320);
2.4 Act fairly and without bias, especially when deciding appeals or complaints;
2.5 When speaking publicly, clearly distinguish between a personal opinion and the official
 position of the Commission; and
2.6 Give fair consideration to the interests of all people and groups affected by Commission
 decisions.


Purpose and Goals


3. What the Commission Does
The Commission’s job is to carry out the police oversight, policy review, disciplinary appeals,
and community accountability responsibilities that the City Council and the law have given it.


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The Commission’s goals are to:

4.1 Promote fairness and equal treatment in public safety;
4.2 Support transparency and accountability in policing; and
4.3 Give the community a structured way to provide feedback and oversight, and to help build
 trust between the Burlington Police Department (“BPD”) and the public.


Powers and Responsibilities


5. What the Commission Is Authorized to Do
Under the Burlington City Charter and City Council policy, the Commission has the following
duties and powers:

5.1 Provide civilian oversight and help manage the Burlington Police Department as directed by
 state law, city ordinances, and the City Council;
5.2 Conduct audits, reviews, and evaluations of police department policies, directives, or data on
 discipline, racial disparities, or other Commission priorities;
5.3 Review complaints from the public against BPD employees and review how the Police Chief
 responds to those complaints;

 Hear any appeal of a decision by the police chief to dismiss, suspend, or
 demote an officer. The board of police commissioners shall hear any appeal filed
 in a timely manner with respect to such actions of the chief and may affirm,
 modify, or vacate the decision;


5.4 Hear appeals from police officers or employees who believe the Police Chief unfairly fired,
 suspended, or demoted them. The Commission may uphold, change, or reverse the Chief’s
 decision;
5.5 Approve the Chief’s appointment of temporary or special police officers for up to one year;
 and
5.6 Oversee animal control policy as required by city ordinance.


Officers of the Commission


6. Leadership Structure: Co-Chairs or Chair and Vice-Chair
6.1 At the July organizational meeting each year, the Commission shall choose its leadership
 structure by majority vote and elect officers. The Commission may choose either: (a) two
 Co-Chairs, who will share the duties of the presiding officer by mutual agreement; or (b) a




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 Chair and a Vice-Chair. The choice of structure and the election of officers happen at the
 same time and apply for that year.
6.2 Any Commissioner may nominate someone, including themselves.
6.3 Officers serve for one year, or until new officers are elected.
6.4 If one Co-Chair steps down, the remaining Co-Chair takes on all duties until the Commission
 elects a replacement. If both Co-Chairs (or the Chair) step down or are unavailable, the
 longest-serving Commissioner present takes over as acting chair until the Commission elects
 someone new.


7. Duties of the Chair (or Co-Chairs)
The Chair, or Co-Chairs sharing duties by mutual agreement, shall:

7.1 Run all Commission meetings and make rulings on questions of procedure;
7.2 Run meetings efficiently and respectfully, making sure all Commissioners have a chance to
 be heard;
7.3 Set and publish meeting agendas with input from all Commissioners, including regular items
 like the Police Chief’s report, policy updates, use-of-force reports, and commendations;
7.4 Make sure meetings are properly announced and run in line with Vermont’s Open Meeting
 Law;
7.5 Speak on behalf of the Commission on official actions, policy recommendations, and public
 matters, while clearly noting any personal views and acknowledging different perspectives;
7.6 Write the Commission’s Annual Report, share a draft with all Commissioners for review and
 input, and get each Commissioner’s signature before submitting it to the City Council;
7.7 Make sure meeting minutes are accurately prepared and posted publicly;
7.8 Make sure closed (executive) sessions are held only for lawful purposes under 1 V.S.A. §
 313, and that only properly noticed topics are discussed; and
7.9 Make sure no major policy recommendation, complaint decision, or communication to the
 Mayor or City Council goes out without approval from the full Commission.


8. Duties of the Vice-Chair
The Vice-Chair shall:

8.1 Fill in for the Chair whenever the Chair is absent, has a conflict of interest, or is otherwise
 unavailable;
8.2 Help the Chair with administrative and procedural tasks as needed; and
8.3 Take over as acting Chair if the Chair steps down, until the Commission elects a new Chair.


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9. Regular and Special Meetings
9.1 Regular meetings shall be held in a publicly accessible location with proper public notice
 under Vermont’s Open Meeting Law.
9.2 The Chair may cancel a regular meeting when necessary, after consulting with the full
 Commission, and must post public notice on the City and Commission websites.
9.3 The Chair may call special meetings with at least 24 hours’ notice to all Commissioners and
 the public, as long as enough Commissioners can attend to form a quorum.


10. Agendas and How Meetings Are Run
10.1 Commissioners are encouraged to submit agenda items to the Chair at least five calendar
 days before a meeting. Reasonable and relevant requests will be honored.
10.2 Once an agenda is posted, it can only be changed by a two-thirds vote of the
 Commissioners present at the meeting.
10.3 Supporting materials should be sent to Commissioners and the Police Chief (or their
 representative) at least two calendar days before the meeting, when possible.
10.4 Meetings will generally follow Robert’s Rules of Order, unless the Chair decides
 otherwise.


11. Public Participation
11.1 Members of the public are encouraged to attend all public meetings.
11.2 During public comment, each person may speak for up to four minutes. The presiding
 officer may extend this time at their discretion based on the nature or complexity of the
 comments. Time limits may not be applied based on what someone is saying or their point of
 view. The presiding officer may only stop a comment that is patently offensive. If there are
 many speakers, the Commission may shorten individual speaking times by majority vote.
11.3 Back-and-forth discussion with members of the public may happen only when the Chair
 or a majority of the Commission approves it.


12. Attendance
Commissioners are strongly encouraged to attend meetings in person. If attending by video
conference, Commissioners should keep their cameras on when possible. Missing more than six
meetings in a calendar year — whether in person or online — may result in the Chair
recommending to the City Council that the Commissioner be removed, after first discussing the
absences with that Commissioner.


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13. Standing and Ad Hoc Committees
13.1 Committee work should be shared among Commissioners.
13.2 The full Commission will discuss who serves on standing and ad hoc committees.
 Appointments are made on a volunteer basis. The Chair will encourage members to step up,
 including serving on committees themselves.


14. Citizen Complaints Subcommittee
14.1 At least two Commissioners shall serve on the Citizen Complaints Subcommittee. The
 Chair or Vice-Chair may also serve as a member.
14.2 Subcommittee members serve for six-month terms, so that all Commissioners have a
 chance to serve during their time on the Commission.
14.3 Subcommittee members review all complaints and the Police Chief’s response. If a
 majority of the Subcommittee disagrees with the Chief’s response, the Subcommittee drafts a
 recommendation and brings it to the full Commission. The full Commission votes on the
 recommendation. Commissioners may amend it, vote yes, vote no, or abstain. The final
 written recommendation — including how each Commissioner voted — is sent to the
 Mayor’s office. Any Commissioner may write a separate minority recommendation.


15. Animal Control Committee
Commissioners serve on the Animal Control Committee as required by city ordinance.


Conflicts of Interest


16. Conflicts of Interest
Under City Charter § 133, Commissioners must disclose any real or potential conflict of interest
and step aside from any matter where they have a conflict. Commissioners are encouraged to
contact the City Attorney confidentially if they need guidance on whether a conflict exists.


Changing These Bylaws


17. How to Amend These Bylaws
These bylaws may be changed by a majority vote at a properly noticed public meeting, consistent
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 MEMO 2021-16

TO: Sworn Supervisors, Dispatch
FROM: Acting Chief of Police Jon Murad
DATE: May 27, 2021
RE: Mutual Aid Among BPD, CPD, SBPD, UVMPD, and Winooski PD



The five respective chiefs of the Burlington Police Department, the Colchester Police Department,
the South Burlington Police Department, the University of Vermont Police Department, and the
Winooski Police Department have clarified our mutual aid agreement to include the following:

  Only calls for assistance that have a city-of-jurisdiction officer on scene as the
 primary will receive a response.

This means that, in the event all available BPD officers are engaged at a scene or scenes, and a
new Priority 1 incident requiring immediate response occurs, the BPD supervisor will have to
designate at least one BPD officer to depart the scene at which he or she is located and respond
to the new incident, where he or she may be joined by an officer or officers from the agency from
which the BPD has requested mutual aid. Similarly, BPD officers will not respond to calls in other,
neighboring jurisdictions unless an officer from that jurisdiction is on scene.

In cases of extreme exigency, the Officer In Charge may supersede this decision.

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 CHITTENDEN COUNTY MUTUAL AID
 “A.L.E.R.T” GUIDELINE
 03/01/2006

MUTUAL AID:

The purpose of this mutual aid guideline is to detail the method for responding to or for
requesting emergency and non-emergency police mutual aid assistance. Chittenden
County Police Agencies will continuously strive to establish and sustain efficient liaisons
and clear channels of communication and assistance for each respective agency.

Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy will be the established methods of operations and response.

SECTION HEADINGS:
I. Authority Page 1
II. Prior Agreements Required Page 1
III. Notification and Report Required Page 1
IV. Guidelines for Dispatching Mutual Aid to Other Communities Page 2
V. Emergency Response Page 2
VI. Non-Emergency Response Page 3
VII. Receiving Police Mutual Aid Page 3
VIII. Police Mutual Aid from outside Chittenden County Page 3
IX. Federal Assistance Page 3
 Threat Level Matrix – Appendix A Page 4
 Jurisdictional Conditions – Appendix B Page 5

I. AUTHORITY

 The authority to render and receive police mutual aid exists statewide via Title 24,
 Section 1938. Participation needs to be approved and authorized by each police
 department’s governmental oversight person or board to take part in the
 intermunicipal police services noted within this guideline.

II. PRIOR AGREEMENT REQUIRED

 A. Police agencies who are parties to this agreement will render and receive
 police mutual aid in accordance with a signed agreement made by those
 communities.

 B. The same police agencies also agree to avoid changing the benefits normally
 provided to their employees who render mutual aid assistance.

III. NOTIFICATION AND REPORT REQUIRED

 A. Whenever mutual aid is required by any of the participating communities, an
 incident will be generated within the requesting agency’s records management
 system to document such request.




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 Page 2

 B. Documentation of the officers responding as well as the units and equipment
 sent will be accomplished by each agency responding.

 C. When taking law enforcement actions at the emergency site, including use of
 force, officers shall adhere to their agency policies and procedures. They shall
 use only those weapons and tactics for which they are qualified and authorized
 to use by the host agency (see Appendix B).

 D. Responding officers shall regularly update their communication section
 concerning the continued status of the emergency, line-of-duty injuries, or
 need for relief by phone whenever possible.

 E. Responding officers will document their action(s) in the appropriate police
 report.

 F. The Incident Commander will complete a report of the incident that includes
 detailed accounts of personnel, equipment, use of force, expenses and
 complete an after action review.

IV. GUIDELINES FOR DISPATCHING MUTUAL AID TO OTHER
 COMMUNITES

 A. The mutual aid request can be activated whenever a situation or potential
 situation requires a concentration of personnel or special equipment that
 exceeds the normal on duty capacity of the requesting police department.

 B. The supervisor or highest-ranking officer on duty or designee must be the
 person making the request to activate the mutual aid “A.L.E.R.T.” (Activate
 Law Enforcement Response Teams).

 C. The designated dispatching agency will be responsible for communicating the
 necessary information to the responding agencies in order to safeguard their
 approach to the scene of the incident.

 D. The receiving police agency will be responsible for arrests and detentions in
 their jurisdiction, unless circumstances dictate otherwise.

V. EMERGENCY RESPONSE

 A. An emergency response is authorized whenever a participating agency
 requires immediate aid for police services as outlined in the alert code system.

 B. Responding officers will use the applicable emergency equipment necessary,
 while exercising due care for the general public and themselves.

 C. Responding officers will notify both their agency and the agency, or
 designated communication center, that is requesting aid of their arrival to the
 area dispatched to.


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VI. NON-EMERGENCY RESPONSE

 A. The Chief Executive Officer or designee will determine their agencies
 response based on the information available at the time of the request on a
 case-by-case basis.

 B. A request is authorized in anticipation of a situation that has the potential to
 develop into an emergency or a hazardous situation.

 C. Examples of anticipatory “Non-emergency” response may be a police agency
 having knowledge of a protest with intelligence pointing to violence or
 disruption or large celebratory event that follows a violent celebratory event
 or other like situations that have occurred in the past that evolved into an
 emergency or hazardous situation that would normally require added police
 presence or resources to maintain public safety.

VII. RECEIVING MUTUAL AID

 A. Emergency Mutual Aid will be rendered immediately when possible and to
 the degree required to take immediate control of the situation.

 B. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or designee will coordinate non-
 emergency mutual aid.

 C. Responding officers will guide themselves under the leadership of the Incident
 Commander, or designee.

VIII. POLICE MUTUAL AID OUTSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY

 A. The Incident Commander, The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or designee
 can call upon mutual aid outside Chittenden County whenever county
 resources are getting exhausted or additional resources or specialty skills are
 needed.

 B. An officer from the Inter-agency commanders or designee will be assigned to
 coordinate the additional help being rendered by officers responding from
 outside the county.

IX. FEDERAL MUTUAL AID

 A. The Incident Commander, the Chief Executive Officer (CE0) or designee
 can call upon mutual aid from agencies from the Federal Government like the
 Office of Homeland Security, FBI, Border Patrol, Custom or Immigration
 without calling upon the Governor’s Office for assistance.

 B. If civil unrest or emergency requires National Guard activation, the Incident
 Commander, The Chief Executive Officer (CE0) or designee can request their
 help by utilizing the appropriate state and municipal protocol for doing so.


Dated 03-01-2006

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 CHITTENDEN COUNTY
 POLICE MUTUAL AID “A.L.E.R.T.” (Activate Law Enforcement Response Teams) Contact list 03-01-06
 DEPARTMENT  LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL Level
 REQUESTINGONE ALERT  TWO ALERT Four
  ASSISTANCE THREE ALERT ALERT
BURLINGTON DMV
 UVM So. Burl Winooski Colchester Essex Williston VSP Sheriff Shelburne Hinesburg Richmond Milton
658-2700
CHITTENDEN CTY
 Closest PD Closest PD Closest PD Closest PD Closest PD Closest PD Closest PD Closest PD Closest PD Closest PD Closest PD Closest PD DMV
SHERIFF 863-4341
 Addison
COLCHESTER DMV 388-2981
 Winooski Essex Milton Burl PD So. Burl VSP UVM CCSD Williston Shelburne Richmond Hinesburg
655-3054
ESSEX DMV
 Colchester Williston Winooski VSP So. Burl Burl PD UVM CCSD Richmond Milton Hinesburg Shelburne
878-8331
HINESBURG DMV Franklin
 Shelburne VSP Williston Richmond Essex So. Burl BPD Colchester UVM Winooski CCSD Milton
482-3397 524-2121
MILTON DMV
 Colchester Essex PD Winooski VSP Burl PD So. Burl UVM Williston CCSD Richmond Hinesburg Shelburne
893-2424
RICHMOND DMV
 VSP Williston Hinesburg Essex PD So. Burl Burl PD UVM Winooski Colchester Milton CCSD Shelburne
434-2153 Lamoille
 888-3502
SHELBURNE DMV
 SBPD Hinesburg VSP Burl PD UVM CCSD Williston Winooski Essex Colchester Milton Richmond
985-8051
SOUTH BURL DMV
 Burl PD UVM Shelburne Williston Essex Colchester CCSD Hinesburg Milton VSP Winooski Richmond
846-4111
 Rutland
UVM
 Burl PD So. Burl Winooski Colchester VSP Essex Shelburne Williston Milton CCSD Richmond Hinesburg DMV 775-8002
656-3473
VSP 878-7111 DMV
 Richmond Williston CCSD Hinesburg Essex PD So. Burl Burl PD UVM Colchester Winooski Shelburne Milton
Bolton
VSP 878-7111 DMV Washington
 Shelburne Hinesburg So. Burl Williston Essex PD CCSD Burl PD UVM Richmond Colchester Winooski Milton
Charlotte
 223-3001
VSP 878-7111 DMV
 Richmond Essex PD CCSD Williston So. Burl Burl PD UVM Colchester Hinesburg Milton Winooski Shelburne
Jericho/Underhill
VSP 878-7111 DMV
 Milton Essex CCSD Williston So. Burl Burl PD UVM Colchester Richmond Hinesburg Winooski Shelburne
Westford
WILLISTON CCSD
 VSP DMV Essex So. Burl Richmond Shelburne Hinesburg Colchester Burlington UVM Winooski Milton
878-6611
WINOOSKI DMV
 Colchester Burlington Essex UVM So. Burl Milton Williston CCSD VSP Richmond Hinesburg Shelburne
655-0221
 Dated 03-01-2006 Page 42 of 46
 Page 5


 APPENDIX B

 JURISDICTIONAL CONDITIONS

 Jurisdiction Condition(s)

 (As of 03-01-2006 None noted)




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 Burlington Board of Police Commissioners
 City of Burlington, Vermont
 149 Church Street • Burlington, VT 05401


April 6, 2026

The Honorable [Council President Name]
President, Burlington City Council
149 Church Street
Burlington, Vermont 05401

Re: Commission Request for Body-Worn Camera Footage — May 11 ICE Detention and Protest

Dear Council President [Name],

The Burlington Board of Police Commissioners writes regarding records request of significant public
concern. The Commission requested body-worn camera footage from the May 11 ICE detention and
protest. The Commission raised this matter directly with the Police Chief at our March 24 meeting.
The footage was withheld until April 20, 2026. No legal basis for withholding the footage has been
provided.
The Commission’s request was made under its authority to audit and review Police Department actions
for conformity with current Department policy — a power grounded in Burlington City Charter §§
183 and 184 and operationalized by City Council Resolution 7.09 (2021). This is not a complaint-
review request, which carries its own procedural framework. It is an exercise of the Commission’s
broader, freestanding audit authority. Neither the Charter nor Resolution 7.09 articulates any exception
to that authority, nor carves out any category of records or circumstances under which it may be
denied. The Commission is not aware of any legal basis — in statute, ordinance, or collective
bargaining agreement — that would support withholding this footage from the Commission under this
access pathway.
If such a basis exists, the Commission respectfully requests that it be identified clearly and in writing.
What the Commission cannot accept is a denial by default that effectively limits the Commission’s
access to Department records to whatever the Department chooses to provide — placing this body in
no better position than any member of the public filing a Public Records Act request.
The Commission did not seek public release of this footage. We sought internal access to carry out
our oversight function on a matter the community has clearly identified as significant.
We ask the Council directly: if its intent is that this Commission functions as a meaningful civilian
oversight body with genuine access to Department records, we need the Council’s support in making
that intent clear and operational. If the current framework does not support that outcome, the
Commission and the public are entitled to know that as well.
We respectfully request that this matter be placed on the agenda of the Council’s next scheduled
meeting and that the Council provide a written response.



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Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Burlington Board of Police Commissioners,



[Co-Chair Name], Co-Chair
[Co-Chair Name], Co-Chair
Burlington Board of Police Commissioners


cc:
 Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak
 City Attorney’s Office
 Chief of Police Shawn Burke
 Burlington Board of Police Commissioners (all members)
 VTDigger — news@vtdigger.org
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Police Commission
 Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
 Remote via Zoom and In-person in Contois Auditorium City Hall
 Burlington, Vermont
 DRAFT MINUTES

Members Present: Commissioner Depper, Commissioner Ginorio, Commissioner Paul, and
Commissioner Fast
Members Online: Commissioner Cox, Commissioner Finneran
Staff Present: Interim Chief Burke, Jeff Nicholson online, Command Staff Assistant Shibe
Couchman online.

 1. Agenda
1.1. Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 6:00pm by Commissioner Depper.

1.2. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
Required quorum present.

1.3. Motions for Additions or Modifications to Agenda (Time Limited: 15 Minutes)
Commissioner Ginorio moves to move agenda item 5.3 up to 5.1. Chair Depper seconds. Motion
passes.
Motion from Commissioner Cox to remove the discussion of Fair and Impartial Policing
discussion point. Commissioner Paul seconds. The motion does not carry.
Commissioner Ginorio moves to approve the agenda as modified, Chair Depper seconds. The
motion passes.
The Executive Session has been removed from the agenda due to not needed it as anticipated.

 2. Adopt Minutes
2.1. Motion to Adopt Draft Minutes from March 24th, 2026
Commissioner Ginorio asked for the word “agrees” to be changed to “understands”.

 3. Public Forum (Time Limited: 10 Minutes)
3.1. The Public is Invited to Address the Commission
Councilor Melo Grant speaks about how she was recently removed as Chair from the Public
Safety Committee. She speaks on how the Police Commission needs to discuss Fair and
Impartial Policing and touches on issues within Burlington.

 4. Police Department Business (Time Limited: 60 Minutes)
 4.1.Chief’s Report
Chief Burke reviews a two-page Chief’s Report touching on topics like BPD training, major case
outcomes, and Use of Force complaints.

Jeff Nicholson, Data Analyst, presents slides on annual traffic stop data.
 5. Commission Business (Time Limited: 90 Minutes)
5.1. “Fair and Impartial Policing Policy” re: 03/11 ICE operations
 Community Organizations Discussion
Will Lambek from Migrant Justice speaks on the Fair and Impartial Policing. He says that going
forward, if mutual aid is requested of BPD, they need to make sure that it does not inhibit fair
and impartial policing, and they must keep the public safe and not support ICE. Rachel Elliot
from Migrant Justice joins Will briefly but does not speak on the topic themself.

Executive Director of VT Asylum Assistance Project and Immigration Defense Attorney, Jill
Martin Diaz, and Vermont Asylum Assistance Project Immigration Defense Attorney Erin
Jacobsen speak on their perspectives of March 11th, the future risks, and “uplift the work of
mutual aid providers, rapid responders, accompaniment providers, legal observers and
witnesses”.

5.2. Committee Reports from All Committees
No update from the Complaints Committee.
Animal Control Committee held a hearing on April 1st. Follow-up will be made to the owner and
complainant and schedule a second meeting soon.
Website has been updated with the previously voted on language.

5.3. Bylaws Discussion – Continued
The Commission goes through the bylaws by section/lines as edited and redlined. The
Commission spends roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes going through, discussing and voting on
bylaw alterations.

5.4. Bodycam Release Discussion
Chair Depper said the bodycam should have been given to them earlier, saying it took too long.
Commissioner Ginorio says that possibly policy can be created to make a clear timeframe for
receiving and responding to materials. Commissioner Cox says that the Commission should
collaborate with the Police Department to create policy. Commissioner Ginorio was frustrated
that South Burlington and Vermont State Police released their footage, yet BPD has not.
Commissioner Paul asks if there was any attempt to contact administration/City Council before
putting out a letter. Chief Burke clarifies that the Officer involved shooting from a different event
Commissioner Cox referenced is information/evidence that is given over to the Attorney
General’s Office based on Use of Force statute. Commissioner Ginorio says that maybe a
directive or policy that states instances in which the Commission would be granted access to
these things, run it through legal channels and the BPD to start a process for a faster outcome in
the future.

5.5. Open Letter Discussion
Chair Depper moves to publish the open letter, Commissioner Ginorio seconds. The motion does
not carry.

Commissioner Paul motions to make an effort to invite the mayor or representative of the
Administration and City Council President to the next meeting in May and be on the agenda
before any further businesses related to this issue. Chair Depper seconds. Motion passes.
 6. Commendations (Time Limited: 15 Minutes)
Officer Commendations
N/A

  7. Announcement of Next Meeting Date
May 26th, 2026.

 8. Adjournment
8.1. Motion to Adjourn
The Commission adjourned the public meeting at 9:37pm.