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Two police SUVs are parked in front of the Burlington Police Department building, which has American and state flags flying above it.

New 3-year contract aims to better attract and retain Burlington police officers

by Auditi Guha September 5, 2025, 5:45 pmSeptember 6, 2025, 9:26 am

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Two plead not guilty in downtown Burlington ‘mob-style’ beating death

by Auditi Guha September 2, 2025, 6:07 pmSeptember 2, 2025, 6:08 pm

Two police SUVs are parked in front of the Burlington Police Department building, which has American and state flags flying above it.

Explosives in Burlington apartment allegedly connected to man with Colchester pipe bomb

by Charlotte Oliver August 25, 2025, 6:14 pmAugust 25, 2025, 7:04 pm

A Burlington police cruiser on a street

Man dies after assault last week near City Hall Park in Burlington

by Alan J. Keays August 19, 2025, 5:42 pmAugust 19, 2025, 5:42 pm

A woman in a polka dot dress speaks at a podium with multiple microphones. Police department insignia and flags are visible in the background.

Burlington’s proposed ban on guns in bars clears key legislative committee with narrowed scope

by Shaun Robinson April 18, 2025, 4:25 pmApril 24, 2025, 3:50 pm

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Timothy and Jo Anne Murad: A sad day for the Queen City

by Opinion April 4, 2025, 7:01 am

A woman in glasses speaks at a podium with microphones, while another woman stands in the background.

Burlington’s incoming interim police chief says he will not seek to stay on in the role

by Corey McDonald February 13, 2025, 4:47 pmFebruary 13, 2025, 4:48 pm

Body camera footage shows a person on the ground, surrounded by several individuals on a sidewalk at night.

Excessive use-of-force lawsuit filed against Burlington Police Department

by Corey McDonald February 12, 2025, 2:59 pmFebruary 13, 2025, 1:07 pm

A police officer is sitting in front of a tv.

Burlington names South Burlington Police Chief Shawn Burke as city’s interim police chief

by Alan J. Keays February 12, 2025, 1:03 pmFebruary 12, 2025, 1:03 pm

Two people are speaking at separate events. The woman on the left wears glasses and a polka dot shirt. The man on the right wears a uniform with a badge and stars on his collar.

Government & Politics

Burlington mayor issues order requiring her approval of police press releases

by Corey McDonald January 9, 2025, 4:53 pmJanuary 9, 2025, 4:59 pm

Letters to the editor.

Martin V. Lavin: Who brought on the difficulties for Church Street merchants?

by Opinion December 27, 2024, 11:13 amDecember 27, 2024, 11:16 am

Two police SUVs are parked in front of the Burlington Police Department building, which has American and state flags flying above it.

Burlington’s dilapidated police building is dragging down department morale — and spurring concerns of health risks

by Corey McDonald November 29, 2024, 6:55 am

Two police SUVs are parked in front of the Burlington Police Department building, which has American and state flags flying above it.

‘We are in a crisis’: Internal survey shows deep discontent among Burlington police

by Corey McDonald November 22, 2024, 6:51 amNovember 22, 2024, 9:50 am

A police officer in uniform speaks at a podium during a press conference. A woman stands in the background. Police badges and a flag are visible.

Burlington police chief Jon Murad will not seek reappointment

by Corey McDonald November 19, 2024, 10:41 amNovember 19, 2024, 4:17 pm