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Tag: Vermont Department of Public Safety

Computer screen displaying the VINE Vermont website homepage with options to search for someone, look up registrations, find service providers, or get guidance.
Posted inPublic Safety

Officials continue to disagree over improving alerts to crime victims 

by Charlotte Oliver November 6, 2025, 6:55 amNovember 5, 2025, 6:29 pm
Vermont State Police vehicle with "State Trooper" text and emblem on the side, displaying a blue light on the mirror.
Posted inPublic Safety

Latest state police discipline report shows resignation amid sexual harassment probe

by Alan J. Keays October 6, 2025, 4:46 pmOctober 6, 2025, 6:03 pm
racial justice panel
Posted inPublic Safety

Longtime advocate for fairness and policing reform is no longer with state

by Auditi Guha September 29, 2025, 5:57 pmSeptember 29, 2025, 6:02 pm
A woman sits alone on a metal bench in a sparse jail cell, holding papers, with a toilet and sink visible in the corner.
Posted inAddison County, Champlain Valley, Public Safety, Regional

State police release arrest recordings of Addison County state’s attorney on drunken driving charge

by Alan J. Keays May 20, 2025, 6:43 pmSeptember 3, 2025, 12:30 pm
Attorney Cabot Teachout, left, speaks with Windsor County State's Attorney David Cahill, right, and Judge Timothy Tomasi
Posted inPublic Safety

Vermont judge rules in VTDigger’s favor, orders release of police video and audio of prosecutor’s arrest

by Alan J. Keays May 9, 2025, 6:08 pmMay 16, 2025, 10:42 am
A person kneels on the ground in a wooded area, surrounded by five dogs. The person is petting a black dog while other dogs stand nearby.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vermont’s newly formed Animal Welfare Division hires its 1st director

by Izzy Wagner March 11, 2025, 12:08 pmMarch 11, 2025, 1:34 pm
A row of state police vehicles with flashing lights line a street in an urban area.
Posted inPublic Safety

Latest state police disciplinary report shows suspensions and 3 resignations amid probes

by Alan J. Keays March 10, 2025, 6:14 pmMarch 10, 2025, 6:14 pm
A beige stone building with a prominent entrance featuring double wooden doors, two lanterns, and a staircase. The building is located at 111 State Street and has American and state flags displayed.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vermont’s top court upholds firing of state police sergeant for misconduct, sexual harassment

by Alan J. Keays January 10, 2025, 2:36 pmJanuary 10, 2025, 2:36 pm
Firefighters and emergency responders at the scene of a house fire with extensive damage; smoke rises from the roof as crews work on site.
Posted inBennington County, Public Safety

Sandgate fire on New Year’s Day leaves two dead, three others injured 

by Greta Solsaa January 2, 2025, 2:30 pmJanuary 2, 2025, 2:35 pm
A rescuer in a red jacket and white helmet is carrying a person on a stretcher up a rock cliff near a flowing waterfall.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vermont search and rescues are rising — and first responders fear more people are headed out unprepared

by Lauryn Katz May 22, 2024, 9:56 pmSeptember 26, 2024, 12:53 pm
Four photos of a cat, a beehive, a horse's face and a tractor.
Posted inEnvironment

Pesticides, pet stores and animal welfare: 3 agriculture bills head to Gov. Phil Scott

A woman with long straight hair, smiles at the camera outdoors, standing in front of trees and a fence. by Emma Cotton May 13, 2024, 5:29 pmSeptember 11, 2024, 10:32 pm
Close-up of a Vermont State Police vehicle, showing the state's emblem and the words "State Trooper" on the side.
Posted inPublic Safety

Latest report on Vermont State Police trooper discipline dominated by vehicle pursuit policy violations

by Alan J. Keays April 2, 2024, 5:31 pmApril 2, 2024, 5:31 pm
Three side by side photos of politicians.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Sanders, Welch, Balint announce $75 million in earmarks for Vermont

A man with a beard and short hair smiles at the camera, wearing a dark shirt. The background is blurred. by Shaun Robinson March 18, 2024, 6:56 pmMarch 19, 2024, 5:04 pm
A brick building with red doors.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Anticipating hundreds will lose motel rooms on Friday, Scott administration to open 4 temporary shelters 

by Carly Berlin March 13, 2024, 7:10 pmOctober 28, 2024, 1:16 am

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