BURLINGTON — The Burlington Police Department is receiving national recognition for its de-escalation training and its commitment to progressive, community-based policing.
Burlington Police Department Announces 50th Annual Safety Town
BURLINGTON – The Burlington Police Department, in partnership with Burlington Mall, wishes to announce that the 50th annual Safety Town will be held next month.
Burlington Police Department Announces Promotion of Deputy Chief, Welcomes Two Officers
BURLINGTON — Chief Michael Kent and Deputy Chief Thomas Browne are pleased to announce the promotion of a new Deputy Police Chief and the hiring of two new Officers.
Burlington Police Department Receives $500K Grant to Assist Mental Health Outreach
BURLINGTON — Chief Michael Kent is pleased to announce that the Burlington Police Department will receive a $500,000 Cummings Foundation grant that will support the Burlington Mental Health Initiative for the next decade.
Burlington Police Department Drone Team Receives National Honors
BURLINGTON – Police Chief Michael Kent is pleased to announce that the Department has received national honors as an Outstanding Public Safety Drone Program. The Department was one of three recognized in February by DroneResponders, a non-profit that promotes innovation and improved operational effectiveness in public safety drone use. “I am very proud of our […]
State-of-the-Art Simulator Allows Burlington Police to Conduct Real World Training in a Controlled Environment
BURLINGTON – Police Chief Michael Kent would like to inform the public that the Burlington Police Department has leased a state-of-the-art training simulator, allowing officers to practice real-world scenarios as part of their longstanding and sustained emphasis on de-escalation.
Burlington Police Announces Retirements of Five Members
BURLINGTON — Chief Michael Kent announces five longtime members of the Burlington Police Department will retire next month.
Burlington Police Welcome Four New Officers
BURLINGTON — Chief Michael Kent is pleased to announce the academy graduation of the four newest officers of the Burlington Police Department.
*Update* Burlington Police Report Missing Person Found Safe
BURLINGTON — Chief Michael Kent reports that the missing Burlington resident with memory impairment has been found safe.
(Update 3:30 p.m.– Resident Found Safe)*Missing Person* Burlington Police Provide Update on Search for Missing Woman
BURLINGTON — Chief Michael Kent reports that the Burlington Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a Burlington woman last seen on Friday.