Police Commission — Burlington, VT
Date: 2025-11-25
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 Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 6:00 PM, Zoom/Contois Auditorum City Hall

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[IGNORE_INDENT]
 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 (Time Limited: 20 Minutes)
  4.1. Chief's Report

5. Commission Business (Time Limited 60 Minutes)
  5.1. Committee Reports from All Committees
  -Complaints Committee
 -General Info
  5.2. DD11 - Victim Witness Assistance
  5.3. DD44 - Community Service Officers
  5.4. Commission Community Meetings Planning Discussion
  5.5. December Meeting Planning
  5.6. Discussion of Retreat Themes / Next Steps

6. Commendations (Time Limited 15 Minutes)

7. Announcement of Next Meeting Date - 12/23/2025

8. Adjournment
  8.1. Motion to Adjourn

9. Informational and Non-Discrimination Statements
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 Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 6:00 PM, Zoom/Contois Auditorum City Hall

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[IGNORE_INDENT]
 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)


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  3.1. The public is invited to address the Commission

4. Police Department Business (Time Limited: 20 Minutes)
  4.1. Chief's Report

5. Commission Business (Time Limited 60 Minutes)
  5.1. Committee Reports from All Committees
  -Complaints Committee
 -General Info
  5.2. DD11 - Victim Witness Assistance
  5.3. DD44 - Community Service Officers
  5.4. Commission Community Meetings Planning Discussion
  5.5. December Meeting Planning
  5.6. Discussion of Retreat Themes / Next Steps

6. Commendations (Time Limited 15 Minutes)

7. Announcement of Next Meeting Date - 12/23/2025

8. Adjournment
  8.1. Motion to Adjourn

9. Informational and Non-Discrimination Statements
  Subject 9.1. This agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. For more
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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, October 28, 2025
 Remote via Zoom and In-person in Contois Auditorium, City Hall
 Burlington, Vermont
 DRAFT MINUTES

Members Present: Commissioner Depper and Commissioner Ginorio
Members Online: Commissioner Cox, Commissioner Paul, Commissioner Finneran, and
Commissioner Fast
Staff Present: Chief Burke and Deputy Chief Young
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
All Commissioners present except Commissioner Comerford

1.6. Motions for Additions or Modifications to Agenda (Time Limited: 15 Minutes)
Motioned, seconded, approved unanimously.

 2. Adopt Minutes
2.1. Motion to Adopt Draft Minutes from August 26th, 2025
Moved, seconded, approved unanimously.

 3. Public Forum (Time Limited: 10 Minutes)
3.1. The Public is Invited to Address the Commission
No participants in public forum.

 4. Commission Business (Time Limited: 30 Minutes)
 4.1.Committee Reports from All Committees
 Complaints Committee
 General Info
 Retreat Update
Commissioner Paul touched briefly on the upcoming Police Commission Retreat.
Commissioner Cox talked about the possibility of holding Commission meetings around the City
of Burlington in various community locations, as well as Commissioners attending NPA
meetings.
Commissioners brought up the idea of their own education and training.


 5. Police Department Business (Time Limited: 30 Minutes)
5.1. September 2025 Chief’s Report




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Interim Chief Burke goes through extensive data regarding different topics and areas of policing
and Department initiatives.

 6. Commendations (Time Limited: 15 Minutes)
6.1. Officer Commendations
No commendations.

 7. Announcement of Next Meeting Date
November 25th, 2025 unless otherwise changed by the Commission due to the holidays.

 8. Proposed Executive Session
The Commission proposes to move to an Executive Session to finalize disciplinary matters that
involves personal and sensitive information.

 9. Adjournment
8.1. Motion to Adjourn
The Commission adjourned the public meeting.




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Police Commission
Presentation
November 25th, 2025




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 Downtown Foot/Directed Patrols
 Downtown foot patrols & directed patrols have surpassed the totals of any in the previous five years




Data
1/1/2020 –
11/9/2025


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 City Hall Park Incidents, 2025 Rolling Counts
 To what extent are patrols and calls for service correlated?




  (note the
  differing Y-axes)




  Officer-
  initiated
  incidents ‘Downtown core’
  removed defined as Pine &
 Main to Bank & S.
Data Winooski
12/25/2024–
11/9/2025


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 Downtown Arrests
 Downtown arrests have been higher than the past four years




Data
1/1/2020 –
10/15/2025


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 Downtown Drug Arrests by Month
 July – October all had higher downtown drug arrest totals than any month in the last five years




 Includes
 all arrests
 that have
 at least
 one drug-
Data 1/1/2020 related
– 11/9/2025 charge



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 Downtown Calls For Service
 Mapping Valcour incidents to resolution language
 Acts of Violence:
 Assault,
 Domestic Assault,
 Reckless
 Endangerment,
 Homicide

 Disorderly Conduct:
 Disorderly Conduct
 Disturbance

 Unlawful Mischief:
 Vandalism
 Vandalism - Graffiti

 Open Drug Use:
 Drugs
 Drugs – Possession




 Officer-
 initiated
 incidents
Data removed
1/1/2020 –
11/9/2025


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 Downtown Acts of Violence
 Downtown acts of violence have remained steady since 2023 – though Aggravated Assaults have increased




 Officer-
 initiated
 incidents
Data removed
1/1/2020 –
11/9/2025


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 City Hall Park Incidents, 2025 Rolling Counts

 Officer-
 initiated
 incidents
 removed




Data
12/25/2024–
11/9/2025


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 City Hall Park Incidents, 2025 Rolling Counts

 Officer-
 initiated
 incidents
 removed




Data
12/25/2024–
11/9/2025


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 Top 20 People Downtown, 2025

 Proactive
 incidents
 removed (Foot
 Patrols, Traffic
 Stops, etc.)




Data
1/1/2025–
11/9/2025


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 Top 20 Housing Status

 All but 2 of these top 20
 have a most recent Valcour
 address of 'Homeless' or a
 shelter/hotel.




Data
1/1/2025–
11/9/2025


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 Top 20 Top Incidents
 Top downtown incidents for the top 20 people




Data
1/1/2025–
11/9/2025


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 Top 20 Top Incidents
 Top downtown incidents for the top 20 people & department-wide




 These top 20 make up
 around a quarter of some
 downtown incident types
 like Mental Health Issue,
 Disturbance, and Trespass.




Data
1/1/2025–
11/9/2025


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 Battery Park Incidents
 Mapping Valcour incidents to resolution language
 Acts of Violence:
 Assault,
 Domestic Assault,
 Reckless
 Endangerment,
 Homicide

 Disorderly Conduct:
 Disorderly Conduct
 Disturbance

 Unlawful Mischief:
 Vandalism
 Vandalism - Graffiti

 Open Drug Use:
 Drugs
 Drugs – Possession




 Officer-
 initiated
 incidents
Data included
1/1/2020 –
11/9/2025


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 Battery Park Incidents,
 2025 Rolling Counts

 Officer-
 initiated
 incidents
 removed




Data
12/25/2024–
11/9/2025


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 Gunfire Incidents, 2020 - 2025




Data
1/1/2025–
10/13/2025


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 Gunfire Incidents, 2020 - 2025




Data
1/1/2025–
10/13/2025


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Social Media Data – 90 Day




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 2025 BPD Applicants




Data
1/1/2025–
10/29/2025


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 BURLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
 DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVE
 DD 11 Victim/Witness Assistance
 Effective: XXXXXXXXXXX
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PURPOSE: This agency recognizes that law enforcement is dependent upon the aid of crime victims
 and witnesses in order to hold criminals accountable for their actions. It is desirable to
 gain the cooperation of victims and witnesses, thereby enhancing the agency's ability to
 make arrests that will result in criminal prosecution.

POLICY: To provide sensitive, fair, and high-quality services to crime victims and witnesses.

CONTENTS: I. Victim & Witness Contact
 II. Analysis of Needs & Available Services
 III. Procedures for Victim/Witness Assistance
 IV. Assistance During Preliminary Investigation
 V. Assistance During Follow-Up Investigation
 VI. Notification of Victim Upon Arrest or Change in Custody
 VII. Death/Serious Injury Notifications
 VIII. Parallel Justice
 IX. Resources
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I. VICTIM & WITNESS CONTACT

 All victims and witnesses shall be treated with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Officers shall
 make reasonable efforts to inform victims of crime of available services. Victims and witnesses
 will be offered a safe and friendly location for providing statements or other investigatory
 processes. Officers shall ensure continued safety by reviewing safety planning with victim/witness
 when appropriate.

II. ANALYSIS OF NEEDS & AVAILABLE SERVICES

 A. All Burlington Police Officers are charged with providing high quality assistance to
 victims and witnesses consistent with Section I of this policy. Additionally, the
 department maintains a CAIP Unit that is made up of the Community Support Liaisons,
 or CSLs, as well as the Community Justice Victim’s Service Specialist; the BPD’s
 Domestic Violence Advocate; and the BPD’s Domestic Violence Prevention Officer, or
 DVPO, who is the only sworn police officer on the team.

 B. The Burlington Police Officers and CAIP Unit shall defer to utilizing best practices when
 engaging with victims / witnesses. The CAIP Unit will maintain a close working
 relationship with all victim service agencies and community partners such as the
 Chittenden Alliance Against Sexual and Domestic Violence; VT Network Against Domestic
 and Sexual Violence; Chittenden Community Justice Center; Chittenden County State
 Attorney’s Office and their victim advocates.


III. PROCEDURES FOR VICTIM/WITNESS ASSISTANCE


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Department Directive DD11 Page 2 of 6
Victim/Witness Assistance

 A. The Burlington Police Department will ensure the confidentiality of victims and witnesses, and
 their role in case development, to the extent allowed by law.

 B. Victim/Witness assistance information shall be available to the public 24 hours a day through the
 department's Emergency Communications Center. Dispatchers shall provide callers with
 appropriate referrals from the list below:
 1. Medical Attention – an ambulance or referral to one of the local hospitals.
 2. Counseling – Howard Center for Human Services, HOPE Works, Steps to End Domestic
 Violence, 211, or other agencies.
 3. Emergency Financial Assistance – Steps to End Domestic Violence has an emergency
 assistance fund, Burlington Community Justice Center has a Victim’s Fund or referral to
 the Department of Social Welfare or the Victim/Witness Advocate of the State's
 Attorney's Office, or the VT Center for Crime Victim Services (Victim Compensation).
 4. Assisting Immigrant Victims/Witnesses – To effectively serve immigrant
 communities and to ensure trust and cooperation of all victims/witnesses, Officers will
 not ask about, or investigate immigration status of crime victims/witnesses. Federal
 law does not require law enforcement Officers to ask about the immigration status of
 crime victims/witnesses. Officers will ensure that individual immigrants and immigrant
 communities understand that full victim services are available to documented and
 undocumented victims/witnesses. Officers should communicate that they are there to
 provide assistance and to ensure safety, and not to deport victims/witnesses, and that
 Officers do not ask victims/witnesses about their immigration status. All
 employees/officers will comply with the Statewide Fair and Impartial Policing Policy.
 5. Victims’ services and visas. BPD employees will ensure that individual immigrants
 and immigrant communities understand that full victims’ services are available to
 documented and undocumented victims/witnesses. BPD employees may, in
 appropriate situations, advise an individual that, if the individual is undocumented, the
 individual may be eligible for a temporary visa. For example, an individual might qualify
 for a U, S, or T visa if the individual is a victim or material witness to certain serious
 offenses.
 6. Legal – Referrals will be made when appropriate to individuals needing assistance in
 civil restraining orders to appropriate Community-based agencies. Immigration-related
 matter referrals shall be made to the Vermont Refugee Assistance.
 7. For all other requests, Dispatch shall refer people to CAIP, 211, HOPE Works, Steps,
 Pride Center of Vermont or other resources listed below in section IV-RESOURCES.


IV. ASSISTANCE DURING PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION

 A. In addition to investigating alleged criminal incidents, officers should seek to provide
 assistance to the victims of crime and the persons who witness criminal behavior. During
 the preliminary investigation of any incident, the investigating officer shall seek to:
 1. Ensure victims’/witnesses’ safety and to create a safety and/or care plan when
 appropriate.


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Department Directive DD11 Page 3 of 6
Victim/Witness Assistance

 2. Provide the victim/witness with the police report number and information regarding
 subsequent steps, if any, in the processing of the case.
 3. Provide the victim/witness with the appropriate number to call to report additional
 information or to receive information about the status of the case.
 4. Remind the victim/witness to immediately report any further threats or intimidation from
 the suspect or the suspect's friends or family.
 5. Victims/witnesses who express specific reasons for fearing future intimidation or
 victimization should be referred to either Family Court for a Relief from Abuse Order or
 State’s Attorney’s Office for Conditions of Release.

 6. Provide the victim/witness information regarding the status of their police complaint. If
 suspect arrested then provide victim with information on Vine Link jail notification
 website at www.vinelink.com.
 7. Notify crime victims of available services and refer them to Vermont Victim Services
 Resource Directory at 1-802-241-1250, as well as resources listed below in section IV-
 RESOURCES.

 8. Make referral to CAIP to assist with victim services, counseling, emergency housing,
 emergency assistance, protection order paperwork. Or if afterhours provide
 victim/witness with 211, victim resources services, or the after-hours RFA phone number.

 B. When appropriate, any reports received of further victimization or intimidation of
 victims/witnesses should be investigated as a separate incident.

V. ASSISTANCE DURING FOLLOW-UP INVESTIGATION

 A. A CSL or the departments Victim Advocate will provide assistance to victims/ witnesses, and
 will also do so when requested by officers in regards to any criminal complaint, in
 accordance with Title 13, Chapter 167 Crime Victims as well as 13 V.S.A. § 5358, which
 includes assisting victims with compensation services.

 B. Victims/ witnesses will be referred to the Chittenden County State Attorney Victim
 Advocates for questions concerning the prosecution of the criminal case.

 C. The investigating officer shall schedule necessary follow up interviews with the victim/
 witness. If needed the transportation can be arranged thru the Officer or through CAIP.

 D. Property taken as evidence from a victim or witness shall be returned as promptly as
 possible. CAIP frequently fields requests for return of property and is available to explain to
 victims and witnesses the evidentiary value of their property if it necessary to hold the item
 for trial.


VI. NOTIFICATION OF VICTIM UPON ARREST OR CHANGE IN CUSTODY




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Department Directive DD11 Page 4 of 6
Victim/Witness Assistance

 When a suspect is arrested for a violent crime or a burglary, the arresting officer should attempt to
 determine if the victim wants to be notified of any subsequent change in custody status. Officers
 shall make victims aware of the Vermont Automated Notification Service (“VANS”) and provide
 them with referral cards. If the suspect's custody status changes at arraignment, the State’s
 Attorney Victim Advocate is responsible for notifying the victim. If, at any time after incarceration,
 the custody status of an offender changes (escape, furlough, etc.), the Department of Corrections is
 responsible for notifying the victim via the VANS system.

 The VAN Service is the Department of Correction's free and confidential Victim Notification and
 Information Service which is available to anyone. To find out the custody or supervision status of
 an offender or to register for notification call toll free 866-976-8267 (VANS) or register online at
 www.vinelink.com. For more information contact Victim Services at 888-810-1847

VII. DEATH/SERIOUS INJURY NOTIFICATIONS

 A. All requests for next of kin notifications of deceased, seriously injured or seriously ill persons
 shall be directed to the Officer in Charge (OIC). The OIC shall gather as much information as
 possible regarding the nature of the notification, the affected parties, and the appropriate
 person for the next of kin to contact for more information. In the event that the request for a
 notification comes directly from a family member, the death/injury and the circumstances
 surrounding it shall be verified by the law enforcement agency handling the incident. This
 information shall be given to the officers making the notification.

 B. Next of kin notifications shall be made by two officers. If a second officer is not available, the
 first officer will try to locate a neighbor, a member of the clergy, or a family friend to
 accompany them. If a serious medical condition is known prior to the notification, EMS may
 be called to stand by during the notification in the event of a medical emergency. The
 following guidelines are also suggested:
 1. Officers shall request entry into the residence to make the notification. It is impersonal
 to make a notification on a doorstep or front porch.
 2. The information shall be relayed in a direct, respectful and compassionate manner.
 Officers should use direct and clear language, and tell family members what
 information is available. If the loved one was killed in an accident or murdered and this
 information is verified, tell the loved ones in an appropriate manner.
 3. The officers shall offer to contact clergy, a counselor, or other person to help provide
 support.
 4. If requested, the notifying officer shall attempt to contact a friend or family member to
 attend to the next of kin.
 5. A CSL shall also be considered to accompany an officer during a notification or, may be
 suggested as a resource at a later time.


VIII. PARALLEL JUSTICE

 The City of Burlington has adopted the program of Parallel Justice to better meet the needs of
 victims of crime. The Burlington Police Department supports this project by providing office

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Department Directive DD11 Page 5 of 6
Victim/Witness Assistance

 space and supervision for a Parallel Justice Victim Services Specialist. In addition, all
 department members will receive training on Parallel Justice in order to better assist crime
 victims. Employees shall make referrals to the Parallel Justice Victim Services Specialist
 whenever appropriate. More information can be found at
 https://www.burlingtoncjc.org/parallel-justice.

 The Goals of the Parallel Justice Program are:

 1. To create a system of response to victims of crime that meets their immediate needs,
 provides various levels of support, and offers an array of practical assistance as defined
 by the victim;
 2. To educate the community regarding the needs of crime victims and the role community
 members can play in helping victims of crime recover and rebuild their lives; and
 3. To build capacity within government agencies that historically have not served crime
 victims so that crime victims are treated as a priority population and can access services
 previously not available to them.

 Parallel Justice Specialists are available at the Burlington Police Department and the
 Community Justice Center. Filing a police report is not required for accessing the Parallel
 Justice program.

IV. RESOURCES

 The following are available support resources for survivors of crime, trauma, and abuse.

 Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7)
 Any victim of domestic abuse in Vermont can call the toll-free Statewide Domestic Violence
 Hotline: 1-800-228-7395 for help.

 Have Justice – Will Travel (HJWT)
 A legal and advocacy nonprofit assisting survivors of domestic violence in Vermont, especially
 in rural areas. Provides free legal representation in divorce/custody cases, court
 accompaniment, help with transportation and childcare for court, and counseling on next
 steps. https://www.havejusticewilltravel.org/ | 1-877-496-8100.

 HOPE Works
 Burlington-based sexual violence crisis center serving Chittenden County. It is Vermont’s,
 dedicated to ending all forms of sexual violence. Offers a 24/7 sexual assault hotline (802-863-
 1236), hospital/legal advocacy for survivors, short-term counseling, support groups, and
 prevention programs in schools.
 www.hopeworksvt.org | 802-863-1236 (24/7)


 SafeSpace Vermont (Pride Center)
 Provides shelter, advocacy, and emotional support for LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic violence.
 www.pridecentervt.org/safespace/ | Email: info@safespacevt.org | Phone: 802-555-0000

 Steps to End Domestic Violence

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Department Directive DD11 Page 6 of 6
Victim/Witness Assistance

 Chittenden County’s domestic violence agency (formerly Women Helping Battered Women).
 Services include a 24/7 hotline (802-658-1996), emergency shelter for survivors and their
 children, legal advocacy (help obtaining relief-from-abuse orders), support groups, and
 prevention education. All services are free and confidential.
 www.stepsvt.org | 802-658-1996 (24/7)

 Vermont 2-1-1
 Free 24/7 information and referral helpline for all types of human service’s needs. Dial 2-1-1 to
 reach a specialist who can connect you to resources for housing, food, heating fuel, mental
 health, or any crisis. Provides “personal assistance by telephone… through a searchable database
 of services, including… Crisis Services, Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, Food Shelves…
 Alcohol and Drug Programs, Legal Assistance, Youth and Family Services, and more!”*
 www.vermont211.org | Call: 211

 Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services
 State office that administers the Victims Compensation Program and oversees statewide victim
 advocacy. Helps victims of violent crime with financial assistance for medical bills, counseling,
 lost wages, etc. Also supports Victim Advocates in state’s attorneys’ offices who guide victims
 through the criminal justice process.
 www.ccvs.vermont.gov | 802-241-1250

 Vermont Network
 A statewide coalition working to end domestic and sexual violence. Provides advocacy, training,
 and resources for survivors, along with policy initiatives to promote safety and justice.
 www.vtnetwork.org | Email: info@vtnetwork.org | 802-223-1302.

 Victim Advocates (State’s Attorney Office)
 In each county, the State’s Attorney’s Office has Victim Advocates who assist victims of crimes
 through the criminal justice process (notification of court dates, victim impact statements,
 restitution claims). For Chittenden County: 802-863-2865 (Victim Advocate Unit).



 Reviewed and approved by the Burlington Police Commission on .


 ______________________________________________________
 Shawn Burke, Interim Chief of Police Effective Date




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Police Commission
 Tuesday, November 25, 2025
 Remote via Zoom and In-person in Contois Auditorium City Hall
 Burlington, Vermont
 DRAFT MINUTES

Members Present: Commissioner Depper, Commissioner Ginorio, Commissioner Finneran and
Commissioner Paul
Members Online: Commissioner Cox
Staff Present: Interim Chief Burke present, DC Young present, 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.

1.6. Motions for Additions or Modifications to Agenda (Time Limited: 15 Minutes)
N/A

 2. Adopt Minutes
2.1. Motion to Adopt Draft Minutes from October 28th, 2025
Moved, seconded, approved unanimously.

 3. Public Forum (Time Limited: 10 Minutes)
3.1. The Public is Invited to Address the Commission
N/A

 4. Police Department Business (Time Limited: 30 Minutes)
 4.1. November 2025 Chief’s Report
Charts supported by data shown and explained by Chief Burke.


 5. Commission Business (Time Limited: 30 Minutes)
5.1. DD11 Victim-Witness Assistance
Approved and passed by the Commission

5.2. DD44 Community Service Officers
Approved and passed by the Commission

5.3. Complaints Committee
Discussion of the organization for complaints for Committee review.
5.4. Community Meeting Planning Discussion
Town Meeting TV representative speaks to touch on alternative meeting locations.
Commissioner Cox facilitates discussion on meeting in other locations within the City of
Burlington.

5.5. December Meeting Date
Commission changes December meeting date to the 16th.

5.6. Discussion of Retreat Themes
Brief overview of retreat notes.

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

 7. Announcement of Next Meeting Date
December 16th, 2025.

 8. Adjournment
8.1. Motion to Adjourn
The Commission adjourned the public meeting at 7:29pm.