Public Safety Committee — Burlington, VT
Date: 2026-05-28
Time: 17:30

City Council - Public Safety Committee

 Thursday, May 28, 2026, 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at Queen City
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1. Adopt the Agenda
 1.1. Motion to amend/adopt agenda

2. Adopt Minutes
 2.1. Motion to adopt draft minutes from March 26, 2026 and April 20, 2026

3. Public Forum
 Subject 3.1. Verbal Comments
  Meeting May 28, 2026 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, May 28, 2026,
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4. BFD Report
  Subject 4.1. BFD Report
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  Category 4. BFD Report

  Department Fire Department


  Type

  Recommended Action

5. BPD Report
  Subject 5.1. BPD Report
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  Category 5. BPD Report

  Department Police Department


  Type

  Recommended Action

6. State's Attorney
  Subject 6.1. State's Attorney
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  Category 6. State's Attorney

  Department Council and Board


  Type

  Recommended Action

7. Chief Search Update
  Subject 7.1. Chief Search Update
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  Category 7. Chief Search Update

  Department Police Department


  Type

  Recommended Action

8. Committee Discussion on Goals
  Subject 8.1. Committee Discussion on Goals
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9. Adjournment
  Subject 9.1. Motion to adjourn
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10. Informational and Non-Discrimination Statements
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City Council - Public Safety Committee

 Thursday, May 28, 2026, 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at Queen City
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1. Adopt the Agenda
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2. Adopt Minutes
 2.1. Motion to adopt draft minutes from March 26, 2026 and April 20, 2026

3. Public Forum
 Subject 3.1. Verbal Comments




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  Meeting May 28, 2026 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, May 28, 2026,
 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at Queen City Room, City Hall 3rd Floor, 149
 Church St
  Category 3. Public Forum
  Department


  Type

4. BFD Report
  Subject 4.1. BFD Report
  Meeting May 28, 2026 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, May 28, 2026,
 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at Queen City Room, City Hall 3rd Floor, 149
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  Category 4. BFD Report

  Department Fire Department


  Type

  Recommended Action

5. BPD Report
  Subject 5.1. BPD Report
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  Category 5. BPD Report

  Department Police Department


  Type

  Recommended Action

6. State's Attorney
  Subject 6.1. State's Attorney
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  Department Council and Board


  Type

  Recommended Action

7. Chief Search Update
  Subject 7.1. Chief Search Update


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  Meeting May 28, 2026 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, May 28, 2026,
 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at Queen City Room, City Hall 3rd Floor, 149
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  Category 7. Chief Search Update

  Department Police Department


  Type

  Recommended Action

8. Committee Discussion on Goals
  Subject 8.1. Committee Discussion on Goals
  Meeting May 28, 2026 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, May 28, 2026,
 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at Queen City Room, City Hall 3rd Floor, 149
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  Category 8. Committee Discussion on Goals
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9. Adjournment
  Subject 9.1. Motion to adjourn
  Meeting May 28, 2026 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, May 28, 2026,
 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at Queen City Room, City Hall 3rd Floor, 149
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  Category 9. Adjournment

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  Recommended Action

10. Informational and Non-Discrimination Statements
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 Public Safety Committee
 Thursday, March 26, 2026
 Remote via Zoom/In-Person in Contois Auditorium, 2nd Floor, City Hall, Burlington,
 Vermont
 DRAFT MINUTES

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

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

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

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

1. Adopt the Agenda
 1.01 Adopt the Agenda

Motion to Adopt Agenda as written.

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

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

Motion to Adopt Draft Minutes from January 29, 2026.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Public forum closed at 6:47 PM.

8. Adjournment
 8.01 Motion to adjourn

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

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 Special Meeting
 Public Safety Committee
 Monday, April 20, 2026
  Remote via Zoom/In-Person in Green Mountain Room, 1st Floor, City Hall, Burlington,
 Vermont
 DRAFT MINUTES
Members Present: Buddy Singh (Chair), Evan Litwin, Laura Sanchez-Parkinson, Melo Grant
(all via Zoom)
Staff Present: Jessica Brown (City Attorney) (Zoom), Hayley McClenahan (Assistant City
Attorney), Jen Zakaras (Mayor’s Office Deputy Chief of Staff), Shawn Burke (Interim Chief of
Police), Joseph Dempsey (Public Information Officer)
Public Present: Keren Sita
Meeting called to order at 3:04 PM by Councilor Singh.
 1. Adopt the Agenda
 1.01 Adopt the Agenda
Motion to Adopt Agenda as written.
Motion by Councilor Litwin, Seconded by Councilor Sanchez-Parkinson.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yes: Unanimous


 2. Public Forum
 3.01 Verbal Comments
No speakers present. Public forum closed at 3:06 PM.


 3. Appeal of Trespass Order / Hearing
City Attorney Brown presented evidence and testimony to request the committee uphold and
enforce the trespass order issued by the Mayor on April 6, 2026, trespassing Keren Sita from
City Hall for a period of ninety (90) days.
Jen Zakaras testified in support of the trespass order.
Keren Sita presented testimony in opposition of the trespass order.
Chief Burke presented testimony explaining how the trespass order was served on April 6, 2026.




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Chair Singh closed the hearing and indicated a written order would be forthcoming from the
Committee.


 4. Adjournment
The committee voted to move into a deliberative session at 4:08PM.




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




 Chief’s Report to the Public Safety Committee: April Data Points

Call Volume & Activity Summary:

Total Incidents for the month of April: 880
Total Incidents: (As of 5/1/26) 3,455

 • Fire Incidents: 171
 • EMS: 622
 • Hazmat: 8
 • Technical Rescue: 9
 • Significant Incidents:
 1. 4/1 21 Hyde St. 1st Alarm
 2. 4/10 22 Main St. Winooski – 1st Alarm
 3. 4/23 1500 Spear St. South Burlington - Backyard trailer fire
 4. 4/23 528 Essex Rd. Williston – 3rd Alarm fire




During the same period in 2025 we responded to 866 incidents, a 1.6% increase from last year.




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




This NERIS diagram shows call volume based on time of day and days of the week.

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




EMS Data:
The following charts presents monthly data on EMS-confirmed overdose and drug-related incidents in our
community from 2021 through April 2026. It categorizes the top types of substances involved, based on
working diagnoses and secondary impressions gathered in the field.




This chart above shows monthly confirmed overdose/drug-related incidents from 2021 through April 2026. This
graph shows a significant increase in confirmed drug-related overdose and poisoning incidents from 2021
through 2023, with monthly totals rising from single digits in early 2021 to a peak of 47 events in September
2023. Activity remained elevated throughout 2024 and into 2025, with several months exceeding 30 incidents
and another peak of 40 events in October 2025. Data for early 2026 shows a notable decline, with April 2026
reporting 13 events, suggesting a possible recent decrease in overdose-related emergency calls, though
continued monitoring will be important to determine if this trend continues.




This chart shows monthly confirmed overdose and drug-related incidents from 2021 through April 2026 and
highlights that opioid-related overdoses are consistently the most common and volatile driver of events, with
sharp spikes—especially in late 2023, 2024, and mid-2025—followed by cases involving other illicit drugs or



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




misuse of medications, which often rise and fall in parallel and likely reflect polysubstance use; all other
categories (meth/psychoactive, cocaine, alcohol co-use, and intentional medication overdose) remain relatively
low and stable by comparison, indicating that while multiple substances may be involved in individual
incidents, the overall overdose burden and operational impact are overwhelmingly driven by opioids and
complex drug combinations rather than single-substance events.




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

CRT Data for April 2026:

Staffed 9 days for the month of April

  Total Contacts Narcan Kits Wound Care Comfort Care Referrals
 Kits Kit
 30 0 1 0 2




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




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




Personnel & Staffing

Total Department Staff: Uniformed Members 88 / Authorized 95 - 1 Civilian Member



 • Minimum Daily Staffing: 22
 • Vacancies: 7
 • Injuries/LOA/FMLA: 9
 • Staff Training Hours: 1,110 Hours
 • Company Level Inspections: 3
 • Preplans Completed: 107

 Overtime Type 2025 Hours 2026 Hours %+-
 Minimum Staffing 1001 1571.5 +56.9%
 Mandatory 124 110 -11.2%
 CRT 306 269 -12%
 Emergency 24.25 12 -50.5%
 Extra Duty Events 36 41 +13.8%




Community Engagement

 • 4/3 BFD Spring Training Seminar
 • 4/15 FMO Community TV Interview
 • 4/17 Flynn School Fire Safety Presentation
 • 4/20 ECH Paramedic Student Precepting
 • 4/23 & 24 BHS Students Ride along Downtown
 • 4/25 Kids Fest at YMCA
 • 4/26 Ride along Engine 1



 Social Media:




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Burlington Fire Department
EMS Analysis
Public Safety Committee Presentation
MAY 28 T H , 2026




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 Situation Table 2026
 Data 1/1/2026 – 5/26/2026

Through the first five months of 2026, BFD has brought 12 people to
the Situation Table. That is the most of any participating agency.


14 different agencies have assisted these people as
members of small outreach teams:
Adult Protective Services, Age Well, Burlington Community Justice Center (CJC), Burlington Fire Department,
Burlington Housing Authority (BHA), Burlington Police Department (BPD), Champlain Valley Office of
Economic Opportunity (CVOEO), Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS), Community Health Centers –
Safe Harbor, Department for Children and Families – Economic Services, Howard Center - Street Outreach,
Turning Point of Chittenden County, UVM Medical Center, Vermont Chronic Care Initiative (VCCI)



7 of these 12 people had their overall risk lowered and were connected to services.
1 situation remains open & active.


 Analysis preliminary and subject to change.

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 Introduction
Our previous analysis looked at our impact cohort: individuals who used EMS three or
more times in a given month. We found that a relatively small percentage of users
accounted for a disproportionately large share of EMS calls.




We then sought to further examine types of calls to better understand what they reveal about
EMS system utilization and community needs.



Using provider-entered data fields describing patient symptoms and impressions, we
developed 12 categories to better identify patterns and trends.




 Analysis preliminary and subject to change.

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 Diagnosis / Symptom Categories
 Categorized EMS incidents




 Incidents
 categorized
 based on
Source: providers’
Siren ‘Working
 Diagnosis’
 and ‘Primary
Data Symptom’
1/1/2025–
4/30/2026 Analysis preliminary and subject to change.

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 Diagnosis / Symptom Categories
 Categorized EMS incidents




 Incidents
 categorized
 based on
Source: providers’
Siren ‘Working
 Diagnosis’
 and ‘Primary
Data Symptom’
1/1/2025–
4/30/2026 Analysis preliminary and subject to change.

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 Diagnosis / Symptom Categories




 About one-quarter of EMS
 incidents are ‘No Signs or
 Symptoms’, substance
 related, or psychiatric /
 behavior related.
Source:
Siren


Data
1/1/2025–
4/30/2026 Analysis preliminary and subject to change.

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 Transport Rate by Category




Source:
Siren


Data
1/1/2025–
4/30/2026 Analysis preliminary and subject to change.

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 Top Transported Patients
 (Each column represents one person)




Source:
Siren


Data
1/1/2025–
4/30/2026 Analysis preliminary and subject to change.

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 Categories for Top Transported Patients
 (Each column represents one person)




Source:
Siren


Data
1/1/2025–
4/30/2026 Analysis preliminary and subject to change.

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 Housing Status for Top Transported Patients
 (Each column represents one person)




Source:
Siren


Data
1/1/2025–
4/30/2026 Analysis preliminary and subject to change.

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 Call Categories by Housing Status


 Calls to the
 homeless
 population have
 been twice as
 likely to be
 diagnosed as
 ‘No Signs or
 Symptoms’, a
 ‘Psych /
 Behavior
 Problem’, or an
 ‘Alcohol /
 Substance’
 issue.



Source:
Siren


Data
1/1/2025–
3/31/2026 Total calls = 1,566 Total calls = 7,583
 Analysis preliminary and subject to change.

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 ‘No Signs or Symptoms’ Transport Rate
 by Housing Status

 83% of homeless
 calls diagnosed
 as ‘No Signs or
 Symptoms’ were
 transported to
 UVMMC;

 96% between
 December and
 April

 48% of those
 calls for non-
 homeless were
 transported.




  Source:
  Siren

Data Monthly n values: 14 22 20 19 12 13 13 11 10 17 11 19 14 26 6 16 52 44 52 29 47 38 54 42 38 30 39 41 48 33 27 31
1/1/2025–
4/30/2026 Total calls = 243 Total calls = 645 Analysis preliminary and subject to change.

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 Next Steps
Refining Definitions
Continue to refine call categories, acuity measures, and clinical indicators.

System Utilization
Evaluate unit hour utilization and operational workload.

Healthcare Integration
Explore correlations between EMS utilization and Emergency Department demand.

Service Development
Use findings to inform future EMS response models and system planning.

Strategy and Vision
Data-informed decision making to strengthen EMS system performance and community
response.


 Analysis preliminary and subject to change.

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Appendix – Category Definitions




 Analysis preliminary and subject to change.

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Appendix – Category Definitions




 Analysis preliminary and subject to change.

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Appendix – Category Definitions




 Analysis preliminary and subject to change.

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Appendix – Category Definitions




 Analysis preliminary and subject to change.

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Appendix – Category Definitions




 Analysis preliminary and subject to change.

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 FY26 Q3 Street Outreach Report


Program Description

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

Community Partners

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

Key Performance Indicators

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

Report Summary

In the third quarter, the Street Outreach Program provided 611 services to 233 individuals,
demonstrating an emphasis on face-to-face engagement with a balanced delivery model across direct
communication (98), in-person responses (385), and professional consultations and collaboration
(119). Service initiation was evenly distributed between self-referrals (151), proactive staff outreach
(108), and police requests (146), highlighting the program's accessibility and strong integration with
local emergency services. Mental health remained the primary driver of engagement, accounting for
(214) service calls, followed by significant needs in housing support (133), service navigation (56) and
substance use (56).




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Calls for Service:

 Calls for service: Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
 Total # of Services 758 622 611
 Total # of Clients with Services 273 251 233
 # of In-Person Services 621 445 385
 # of Clients with In-Person Services 230 199 169
 # of Services that were Communication with Clients 44 79 98
 # of Clients with Services that were Communication 31 49 56
 # of Comm/Consult/Collaboration Services 87 94 119
 # of Clients with Comm/Consult/Collaboration Services 66 68 80
 Total # of Follow-Up Services 6 25 9
 Total # of Clients with Follow-Up Services 6 25
 25
 9


 Calls for Service
 700

 600

 500

 400

 300

 200

 100

 0
 FY26 Q1 FY26 Q2 FY26 Q3

 In-Person Phone CCC Follow-Up




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Call for service initiated by: Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Individual/Client 191 140 151
Family Member 21 21 26
Municipal Employee 29 21 25
Police 160 138 146
Community Member 113 59 48
FCCC 12 14 24
Outreach Staff 168 152 108
Service provider Total 64 75 83
Service Provider: UVMMC/Affiliate 7 5 10
Service Provider: Howard Center (not FCCC) 20 21 14
Other 36 49 57


Police: Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Involved Co-Response 76 67 50
Divert - PD Dispatched to Outreach Team 92 75 98


 Service Initiation
250


200


150


100


 50


  0
 FY26 Q1 FY26 Q2 FY26 Q3 Fy26 Q4

 Self-referral Proactive Police




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 Calls for Service
 by Primary Concern
300

250

200

150

100

 50

  0
 FY26 Q1 FY26 Q2 FY26 Q3

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


Calls for service with primary concern related to: Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Mental health 283 260 214
# of clients 128 126 99
Substance use 121 63 56
# of clients 66 35 30
Suicide or non-suicidal self-injury 22 20 28
# of clients 17 17 20
Housing/homelessness 146 125 133
# of clients 77 60 67
Housing/homelessness: Sheltered 11 9 14
# of clients 11 9 13
Housing/homelessness: Unsheltered 133 113 98
# of clients 65 50 48
Domestic /relational conflict 51 53 51
# of clients 37 39 35
Accessing Services 67 56 56
# of clients 42 34 42
Post-Vention 1 1 2
# of clients 1 1 2
Welfare Check 67 41 53
# of clients 46 34 39




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Outcomes:

Disposition: Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Tota
 l
Completed 615 517 482
Referral 19 39 27
Inconclusive 95 49 83


ED Visit: Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Tota
 l
Medical Care 7 4 4
Psychiatric Care 8 7 5
Both 12 6 10
Total 27 17 19




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Public Safety Committee
MAY 28, 2026




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 Situation Table 2026
 Data 1/1/2026 – 5/26/2026

Through the first five months of 2026, BFD has brought 9 people to the
Situation Table. That is second most of any participating agency.

19 different agencies have assisted these people as
members of small outreach teams:
Adult Protective Services, Agency of Human Services, Burlington Community Justice Center (CJC), Burlington Housing
Authority (BHA), Burlington Parks Recreation Waterfront (BPRW), Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
(CVOEO), Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS), Community Health Centers – Safe Harbor, Department for Children
and Families – Economic Services, Department for Children and Families – Family Services Division, Department of
Corrections (DOC), HOPE Works, Howard Center - Street Outreach, Spectrum Youth and Family Services, State’s Attorneys
Office, Steps to End Domestic Violence, Turning Point of Chittenden County, UVM Medical Center, Vermont Chronic Care
Initiative (VCCI)


3 of these 9 people had their overall risk lowered and were connected to services.
BPD has joined 18 different Situation outreach teams, primarily via the
Community Support Liaisons.
 Analysis preliminary and subject to change.

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Downtown Activity


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 Monthly Downtown Foot Patrols, 2023 - 2026




Data
1/1/2023 –
5/10/2026

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 Monthly Downtown Arrests, 2023 - 2026




Data
1/1/2022 –
5/10/2026

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 Monthly Downtown Drug Incidents & Arrests,
 2023 - 2026




 Officer
 initiated
 incidents
 removed.

 Incident
 types:
 Drugs,
Data Drugs –
1/1/2023 – Possession,
5/10/2026 Drugs - Sale


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 Monthly Downtown Acts of Violence,
 2023 - 2026




Data
1/1/2023 –
5/10/2026

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 Monthly Downtown Calls for Service in
 Selected Categories, 2023 - 2026
 Disorderly
 Conduct:
 Disorderly
 Conduct,
 Disturbance


 Open Drug
 Use:
 Drugs,
 Drugs -
 Possession


 Unlawful
 Mischief:
 Vandalism,
 Vandalism -
 graffiti

 Acts of
Officer Violence:
initiated Assault –
incidents Aggravated,
removed. Assault –
 Simple,
 Robbery,
 Reckless
Data Endangerment,
1/1/2023 – Homicide
5/10/2026

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Incident Counts


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 Sworn Officer Primary Incidents




Data
11/1/2025 –
4/30/2026

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 Community Service Officer (CSO) Primary Incidents




Data
11/1/2025 –
4/30/2026

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 Community Support Liaison (CSL) Primary Incidents




Data
11/1/2025 –
4/30/2026

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Burlington Police Department Staff Report as of May 26th, 2026

The Burlington Police Department currently has a total of 96 employees: 59 Sworn Officers and
37 professional staff. Of the 59 sworn personnel, 44 are officers and 15 are
supervisors, resulting in an effective number of 47.

Out of the 44 non-supervisory, 8 are Detectives within the Detective Service Bureau
(DSB) and Chittenden Unit for Special Investigations (CUSI), 6 at the airport, 1 Recruitment
Officer, 1 on military leave, 1 at the Vermont Police Academy (VPA) , 3 injured, 2 on admin
leave, and 1 on FMLA.

With the assignments considered, the Department has 21 active Patrol Officers in the
Uniformed Service Bureau (USB) that spread across six different shifts, typically resulting in
4 Officers covering the city for a shift. Additionally, the BPD currently has 5 active Patrol
Supervisors consisting of 2 Lieutenants and 3 Sergeants.

On Friday, May 29th, the Vermont Police Academy will hold graduation for the 121st Basic
Training Class in Pittsford, VT. Upon graduation, the Burlington Police Department will
have one Probationary Police Officer return to Burlington to begin her 4-phase, 14-week, Field
Training for further development and application of VPA teachings. After successfully passing
Field Training, she will officially begin work as an independent BPD officer.

As for professional staff, the BPD currently employs 37 civilians spread across
multiple positions. Within the Emergency Communications Center, there are 12 Dispatchers
with 1 on leave for deployment and 2 in training. Community Service Officers have reduced to 4
in total with one recent resignation due to family relocation.

Beach and Parks Patrol has just begun their summer work, with 4 individuals completing
their week-long training. Three of these four seasonal employees are returning for another
summer of work with the BPD. We anticipate 2 additional new hires beginning at the start of
June for their training week to then join the others in patrolling the Marketplace and
waterfront/beaches.




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Chief of Police
BURLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
BURLINGTON, VERMONT




 Chief of Police
 Burlington, Vermont
 An IACP Executive Search Opportunity



 APPLICATION DEADLINE: JUNE 5, 2026

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The City of Burlington, Vermont invites applications for the Burlington Chief of Police.


THE CITY OF
BURLINGTON, VERMONT
Situated along the shores of Lake Champlain,
Burlington is a city that blends natural beauty with
 White
 White alone
 White
 alone 85.8%
 alone
 85.8%
 85.8%

economic vitality and a strong sense of community.
 Black
 Black alone
 Black
 alone
 American
 American
 3.7%
 alone
 3.7%3.7%
 Indian
 American
 Indian 0.1%
 Indian
 0.1%0.1%
 As Vermont’s largest
Recognized as a vibrant, welcoming, eco‑focused, and
 Asian
 Asian
 Two
 3.7%
 Asian
 Two or
 3.7%3.7%
 TwoMore
 or More
 or  Races
 More
 Races 6%
 Races
 6% 6%
 city and the county seat
community‑oriented, Burlington possesses a strong
 Hispanic
 Hispanic or
 HispanicLatino
 or or
 Latino 3.3%
 Latino
 3.3%3.3%


 of Chittenden County,
 White
 WhiteWhite
 alone
 alonealone
 85.8%
 85.8%85.8%
 Black
 BlackBlack
 alone
 alone3.7%
 alone
 3.7% 3.7%

cultural identity shaped by music, food, the arts, and
 American
 American
 American
 Indian
 Indian0.1%
 Indian
 0.1% 0.1%
 Asian
 Asian3.7%
 Asian
 3.7% 3.7%

sustainability efforts.
 Two
 Twoor
 or
 Two
 More
 More
 or More
 Races
 Races6%
 Races
 6% 6%
 Burlington is home to more
 than 44,000 residents.
 Hispanic
 Hispanic
 Hispanic
 or
 orLatino
 Latino
 or Latino
 3.3%
 3.3% 3.3%




 44,000
 85.8% 3.7% 0.1%


 White Black American Indian
 The city serves as a regional hub, hosting Vermont’s
 largest hospital, Burlington International Airport, and
 a lively downtown anchored by the Church Street
 3.7% 6% 3.3% Marketplace—an open-air pedestrian mall home to over
 100 stores and restaurants, year-round events, and
 entertainment venues. Burlington is also a center of
 Asian Two or Hispanic or Latino innovation, with larger companies such as Dealer.com,
 more races Beta Technologies, Seventh Generation, and Burton
 Snowboards along with several smaller entrepreneurial
 businesses contributing to a dynamic business landscape.
As Vermont’s largest city and the county seat of
Chittenden County, Burlington is home to more than
44,000 residents and has a greater metropolitan
population of approximately 150,000, bolstered in part by
students from the University of Vermont, the University of
 Burlington has served as a refugee
Vermont Medical Center (academic medical facility and resettlement community since 1980,
innovative research center within the larger University welcoming and supporting individuals
of Vermont Health Network), and Champlain College. forced to flee their home countries and
Covering 15.5 square miles, the population density is helping to facilitate their transition to new
4339.3 per square mile. Of the populace, 3.1% are under
 lives as permanent residents. Language
the age of 5, 11.0% are under the age of 18, and 12.1% are
65 years of age or older.
 accessibility is a key part not only for the
 City of Burlington but for the Burlington
 Police Department as well.




 With a thriving and diverse commercial and residential
 community, Burlington is a great place to live, work,
 and visit.




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WARDS AND PRECINCTS
City of Burlington, VT




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GOVERNING STRUCTURE
Burlington uses a mayor – council form of government, Police Commission
with the Mayor having authority to appointment and
 Burlington has a police commission that reviews and
provide oversight of all city officers and department heads,
 approves departmental policy changes. The commission
act as the Chief Peace Officer, and carry out laws and
 initiates audits, reviews, and evaluations of policies and
ordinances. The current mayor is Emma Mulvaney-Stanak.
 directives, or data in regard to racial disparities or other
The City Council has the authority to set city policy with Commission priorities. The goals of the commission are:
the Mayor, pass legislation through passage of ordinances
 1. To promote fairness and impartiality in public safety,
(subject to the Mayor’s veto), and approve the Mayor’s
budget. 2. Contribute to transparency and accountability with
 regards to public safety.
While the Mayor and City Council share oversight of the
Police Commission, the Chief of Police is appointed by 3. Provide feedback to the Burlington Police Department
and reports to the mayor. and foster dialog so as to improve public safety and
 build trust between the department and the community.




 The Voters




 The Mayor City Council




 City Officers and
 Commissioners
 Department Heads




 Police Chief Police Commission




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BURLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
 • Detective Services Bureau. The Detective Services
 Bureau is responsible for investigating a wide variety
 INTEGRITY - We adhere to the highest ethical
 of crimes and complex investigations ranging from
 standards, assuring the community that their public
 financial crimes to homicide investigations. DSB
 trust is well founded.
 also has a full-time drug unit, which is dedicated to
 SERVICE - We provide the highest level of service conducting targeted drug enforcement in Burlington.
 and protection to all people in a competent, The Detective Services Bureau assignments also
 courteous manner, tempered with compassion and include positions with the Chittenden Unit for Special
 understanding. Investigations (CUSI), the DEA task force and the
 Internet Crimes Against Children.
 RESPECT - We treat all persons with dignity and • Crisis, Advocacy, Intervention Programs (CAIP).
 respect by promoting equality and fairness both Housed within Burlington Police Department, the
 inside and outside the Department. CAIP team includes the Community Justice Center
 Victim’s Service Specialist and BPD’s Community
 CREATIVITY - We engage in problem-solving as
 Support Supervisor, Community Support Liaisons
 our primary strategy, involving the community in
 (CSLs), and Domestic Violence Advocate. Using
 identification of the problems, the best solutions
 person-centered approaches, trauma-informed care,
 and their implementation.
 and emphasizing culturally competent responses to
 support those who have experienced harm, CAIP
 team members address conditions that don’t require
 police intervention but have a public safety, public
The Burlington Police Department (BPD) is a community- health, or quality-of-life nexus. Police officers are
oriented department committed to policing in a manner dispatched only when necessary, such as when a
that is constitutional, embodies community values, and crime has been committed or when public safety or
free of bias. With this community focus, BPD works people’s physical safety is at risk.
stakeholders from the community and the service sectors • Community Service Officers (CSOs): CSOs are non-
to identify police service needs across the city and adapt sworn individuals that have limited police authority
responses using a co-production model. and respond to lower-level calls for service centered
The department’s FY26 total operating budget is $18.3 around ordinance violations, lost/found animals, minor
million. The BPD consists of sworn police officers with motor vehicle crashes, and quality of life responses.
a current count of 60 officers and 10 additional officers They perform basic patrols to project a public safety
anticipated to be added this year, and professional staff, presence and foster strong community relationships.
with a current count of 46. Although prior to 2020 the • Motor Unit. The Motor Unit supplements patrol
BPD was staffed at 105, currently, there is no cap to operations and participates in many different
the authorized sworn force, and the department strives functions from parades to traffic safety initiatives.
to increase its headcount to 87 officers or more. The • Canine Unit. The Canine Unit consists of two canines
department is comprised of several bureaus, specialty and handlers trained in narcotics detection, criminal
units, and initiatives. and search and rescue tracking, evidence recovery,
 building searches, suspect apprehension and handler
• Patrol Division. Patrol runs three shifts—days, protection.
 evenings, and midnights—with patrol officers work 4
 • Airport Division. The Burlington Police Department
 ten-hour days, with 3 consecutive days off.
 is responsible for patrol and security of the Patrick
• Emergency Response Unit and Crisis Negotiations Leahy Burlington International Airport, and the
 Unit. The Emergency Response Unit (ERU) is a Airport Division is permanently assigned to the airport
 specialized team of officers that train in advanced to support the Transportation Security Administration,
 tactics and equipment. They typically work in the FAA, Airlines, and airport staff.
 conjunction with members of the Crisis Negotiations
 • Honor Guard. The Honor Guard functions as a formal
 Unit (CNU), who specialize in de-escalatory tactics
 unit to provide funeral honors for the agencies’ fallen
 for use with barricaded subjects and negotiations in
 officers. Additionally, the Honor Guard participates in
 addition to high-risk arrests and search warrants.
 public events including memorials, parades, and color
 guard for our nation’s flag.




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 Chief of Police




 Deputy Chief of Deputy Chief of Executive
 Operations Administration Manager




 Area Community
 Admin Detective Redaction Inventory
 Lieutenants Service
 Lieutenant Lieutenant Specialist Control
 (x4) Manager




 Airport Patrol Community Command
 Records Recruitment Detective Fire/Police
Division Sergeants Services ID Tech (x2) Staff
 Clerks (x4) Officer Sergeant Accountant
Sergeant (x6) Officers (x5) Assistant




 Airport Patrol
 Recruitment Detectives Police
 Officer Officers
 Coordinator (x8) Receptionist
  (x6) (x48)



 Uniform
 Bureau
 CAIP Dispatch
 Support
 Manager Manager
 & Admin
 Coordinator


Domestic Emergency
 Community
Violence Comms
 Support
 Victim’s Specialist
 Liaisons (x6)
Advocate (x14)




 CUSI
 Lieutenant




 CUSI
 Detective




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 Crime Stats

 Crime Type 2024 2025 Change % Change

 Violent Crime

 Aggravated Assault 141 110 -31 -22%

 Homicide 3 1 -2 -67%

 Attempted Homicide 5 3 -2 -40%

 Sexual Assault 9 13 4 44%

 Robbery 39 39 0 0%

 Property Crime

 Arson 11 16 5 45%

 Burglary 201 178 -23 -11%

 Larceny/Theft 1,816 1,672 -144 -8%

 Motor Vehicle Theft 201 186 -15 -7%




 Top 15 Calls for Service

 Crime Type 2024 2025 Change % Change

 Foot Patrol 2,501 3,220 719 29%

 Directed Patrol 323 3,125 2,802 867%

 Suspicious Event 3,024 3,101 77 3%

 Trespass 1,289 1,730 441 34%

 Assist - Public 1,167 1,196 29 2%

 Mental Health Issue 1,063 1,102 39 4%

 Found/Lost Property 926 1,101 175 19%

 Assist - Agency 884 1,066 182 21%

 Welfare Check 914 1,013 99 11%

 Traffic 856 952 96 11%

 Alarm 1,095 937 -158 %-14

 Disturbance 816 910 94 12%

 Larceny - from Motor Vehicle 833 824 -9 -1%

 Ordinance Violation - Other 345 808 463 134%

 Crash - Property damage only 540 670 130 24%

Directed Patrol refers to a motorized patrol of a specific area of interest.
2025 saw a new initiative to perform and document these patrols, hence the large increase from 2024.

Suspicious Event is a catch-all incident type for a caller feeling unsafe.
Examples may include reports of someone peering through a caller’s window, a caller stating they heard someone yelling “help,”
unsubstantiated reports of gunshots being heard, someone reporting they were being followed, etc.




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THE OPPORTUNITY
The Chief of Police serves under the direction of the The ideal candidate will demonstrate the
Mayor, providing leadership, management, and oversight following key attributes or experience:
of the Police Department’s overall operations and
activities. • Demonstrate a strong history of successful
 partnership with a mayor and city council.
The Police Chief is appointed to a one-year term, • Knowledge of the principles, practices and operations
renewable upon review and mayoral appointment. of law enforcement, police and public administration,
The City of Burlington has undertaken a significant, and homeland security issues.
multi-year process to incorporate the intersection of • Thorough knowledge of and experience with fair and
public safety and public health into community safety impartial policing practices and procedural justice
strategies, including rebuilding the Burlington Police tenets.
Department through a lens of community trust-building • A proven history of implementing a community
and engagement outside traditional policing models. policing strategy that is based on production of safety
Community trust stands as the cornerstone of effective with the community.
policing and the preservation of public safety, and • Be effective in using technology, data-driven methods,
successful candidates will embrace this philosophy to innovative policing strategies, and community-
build community policing strategies through intentional oriented policing to reduce crime and address quality
efforts and genuine engagement. of life issues.
This role requires vision, accountability, and the ability • Demonstrated experience in diverting youth from the
to foster collaboration within the agency and across juvenile justice system towards other models.
city departments and community stakeholders. Strong • Demonstrate a history of being an adaptable,
candidates will be a visible leader with a genuine desire responsive, and accessible leader.
to become an active participant in the Burlington • The ability to build leadership capacity within the
community and have a resolute commitment to department through mentoring, coaching, and
developing long-term, collaborative and respectful succession planning.
relationships within City government and across the • Proven record of successful recruiting strategy that
community and have experience with outreach and mirrors the demographic of the community.
public engagement in a racially and culturally diverse
 • Demonstrated experience fostering inclusive
community setting.
 relationships between officers and communities and
The ideal candidate will have a track record of customer an active role in community outreach initiatives
service, professionalism, integrity and striving for the • Demonstrated history and knowledge of working in
highest ideals of public service and personal conduct. an immigrant community that is based on providing
It is imperative that this individual is able to manage safety and security to all residents.
emergency situations and build credibility and infuse • Demonstrated a strong history of collaborative
accountability and respect within the Department by approaches with partners in public safety and public
being fair, equitable, and willing and able to listen to health to address quality of life issues such as the
staff, coworkers and diverse community voices. assisting the unhoused, mental health, and substance
 use disorders.
 • Ability to establish and maintain effective working
 relationships with employees, government agencies,
 and City Departments, non-profits, community, and
 private sector groups.
 • Demonstrated understanding and/or prior experience
 working with a police commission and supporting its
 initiatives to enhance public trust in law enforcement.
 • Demonstrated strong, clear written and verbal
 communication skills, including the ability to present
 to large audiences, diverse cultures, and engage with
 the media.




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Required Education and Experience Required Licenses or Certifications
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. • Be able to be certified in the State of Vermont as
• Minimum of 10 years of supervisory experience with at a police officer via the Vermont Criminal Justice
 least 5 years of executive leadership in a department Council. Certification is required within 90 days of
 of equivalent size and scope. An equivalent hiring or as soon as the VCJC can accommodate a
 combination of education and/or experience may be required training regimen (whichever is sooner).
 considered. • Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Vermont
• Experience working in a racially and culturally diverse motor vehicle operator’s license.
 community.
 Residency Requirement
Desired Education and Experience
 • Per the city charter, residence within the City of
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or Burlington is required within one year of appointment.
 university. Waiver of this requirement requires a vote by City
• Demonstration of continued professional development Council, who have approved exceptions within the
 such as graduation from a nationally recognized past few years.
 police management program.
• Experience working with a large university and
 college population, student residences, and vibrant
 downtown nightlife is preferred.
• Experience leading department of comparable size
 and scope.




Salary and Benefits
The hiring range is anticipated to be $177,254.90 per year,
commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus a
comprehensive benefits package.

The City of Burlington EEO Statement:
Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity
employer, and we are strongly committed to creating
a dynamic and equitable workforce that mirrors
the population and world that we serve. We do not
discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation,
race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age,
sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime
victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status,
or genetic information in employment or the provision of
services.
 APPLICATION PROCESS
 The International Association of Chiefs of
In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we
actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our
 Police is assisting the City of Burlington
growing diversity to apply. with the search process. Submit your
 resume and letter of interest via email
EEO/VET/AA/DIS/SO/GI to BurlingtonVTChief@theIACP.org by
 Friday, June, 5. Please include Burlington
 Executive Search in the subject line.




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International Association of Chiefs of Police
 44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 200
 Alexandria, VA 22314

 Direct: 703-836-6767
 Main Line: 1-800-THE-IACP
 Fax: 703-836-4543

 www.theIACP.org




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Public Safety Committee
 Thursday, May 28, 2026
 Remote via Zoom/In-Person in Queen City Room, 3rd Floor, City Hall, Burlington,
 Vermont
 DRAFT MINUTES

Members Present: Buddy Singh (Chair), Melo Grant, Laura Sanchez-Parkinson

Staff Present: Hayley McClenahan (Assistant City Attorney), Michael Curtin (BFD Chief),
Marsha McCombie (BFD EMS Battalion Chief), Kyle Blake (BFD Captain), Shawn Burke (BPD
Chief)

Public Present: Sarah George (State’s Attorney)

Meeting called to order at 5:31 PM by Councilor Singh.

1. Adopt the Agenda
 1.01 Adopt the Agenda

Motion to Adopt Agenda as written.

Motion by Councilor Sanchez-Parkinson, Seconded by Councilor Grant
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yes: Unanimous

2. Adopt Minutes
 2.01 Motion to Adopt Draft Minutes from March 26, 2026 and April 20, 2026

Motion to Adopt Draft Minutes from March 26, 2026 and April 20, 2026.

Motion by Councilor Grant, Seconded by Councilor Sanchez-Parkinson
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yes: Unanimous

3. Public Forum
 3.01 Verbal Comments

Public Forum closed at 5:24 PM.

4. BFD Report
 4.01 BFD Report

Chief Curtin presented April data for the Fire Department. Battalion Chief McCombie and
Captain Blake presented on EMS data. No action was taken.

5. BPD Report
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 5.01 BPD Report

Chief Burke presented on BPD’s latest incident, response, and personnel data. No action was
taken.

6. State’s Attorney
 6.01 State’s Attorney

State’s Attorney George discussed strategies for mitigating retail theft going into the summer
months and positive case trends. No action was taken.

7. Chief Search Update
 7.01 Chief Search Update

Councilor Singh provided an update on the search for a new Chief of Police. No action was
taken.

8. Committee Discussion on Goals
 8.01 Committee Discussion on Goals

The Committee discussed their goals for the next year. No action was taken.

9. Adjournment
 9.01 Motion to Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned with no objection at 7:30 PM.




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