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VICII: Control Of Police By Citizens - This is How Policing Burlington Could Soon Look 02/15/2023

From VICII:

People for Police Accountability is a grassroots movement currently campaigning to create an independent Community Control Board to oversee our local police, with both investigative and disciplinary authority. The change will be before voters this Town Meeting Day, on March 7th, 2023. People for Police Accountability advances the idea that police must be held accountable to the community they serve. "We are fighting for this change in Burlington, Vermont due to very well documented instances of police misconduct within the Burlington police department", says the pro-charter change group.

To help inform your vote on this crucial and divisive issue, The Vermont Institute of Community and International Involvement (VICII) will sponsor a two-episode series of discussions.

On the 15th of February, Councilor Gene Bergman presents the pro argument in this ballot item.
On the 22nd of February, Councilor Ben Traverse articulates the opposing views.                     

For more information: vicii.org

Burlington Progressives Community Safety Plan 01/17/2023

Council Progressives hold a press conference to share their vision for community safety.

For more information on the Burlington City Council and current procedures and meeting dates, please visit burlingtonvt.gov/CityCouncil/City-Council-Meeting-Schedule.

Burlington Mayor's Press Conference: Next Steps for Advancing Burlington Public Safety Priorities 01/12/2023

From the City of Burlington:

Mayor Miro Weinberger, Chief Murad, and other local leaders announce the next steps for advancing public safety priorities in Burlington.     

Keep VT Safe: Crime and Punishment 09/09/2022

From Keep Vermont Safe:

Keep Vermont Safe holds a public workshop and panel discussion in Burlington, Vermont titled “Crime & Punishment,” to discuss the current state of public safety in Vermont, with particular focus on identifying impediments around policing, prosecuting and whether changes to the law should be made through the legislative process.

Speakers: Michael Hall, Brady Toensing, Christina Nolan

Host and Moderator: Ericka Redic, Christopher Aaron Felker

For more information visit: keepvermontsafe.com

Burlington Mayor's Press Conference: Mayor and Burlington Police Chief Address Gun Fire Incidents and Safety 06/09/2022

From the City of Burlington:

Mayor Miro Weinberger, Acting Burlington Police Chief Jon Murad and Chittenden County State’s Attorney Sarah George address recent gunfire incidents in the city at the Burlington Police Station during a press conference.

Burlington Public Safety Committee 03/29/2022

For more information on the Burlington Public Safety Committee and current procedures and meeting dates, please visit burlingtonvt.gov/CityCouncil/Public-Safety-Committee.

Burlington Public Safety Committee 03/22/2022

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Burlington Public Safety Committee 03/15/2022

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Burlington Public Safety Committee 03/08/2022

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Burlington Public Safety Committee 02/15/2022

For more information on the Burlington Public Safety Committee and current procedures and meeting dates, please visit burlingtonvt.gov/CityCouncil/Public-Safety-Committee

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