police
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Vergennes traffic-stop data reflect bias
VERGENNES — An analysis of more than 10,000 traffic stops conducted by Vergennes police between 2015 and 2019 shows that Black, Asian and Hispanic drivers were more likely…
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Letter to the editor: Color influences police response
We have written previously about the racist history of policing in our country and how police are doing exactly what they were created to do: protecting property over…
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Middlebury police probe racist incidents
MIDDLEBURY — Police in Middlebury are investigating more incidents of leaving racist messages in public places, or of stealing anti-racist messages. The latest is a series of posters…
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Letter to the editor: Policing rooted in racism; Middlebury isn’t exempt
The history of the police may seem like it was a long time ago, and it is tempting to think that we should focus only on the present.…
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Bristol talk focuses on town police department
BRISTOL — Many of the nearly 60 people who participated in Monday night’s Community Conversation on Bristol Policing expressed support and appreciation for the Bristol Police Department. Many…
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Editorial: Bristol: Reimagining policing
As the national debate focuses—at least in part in this era of a Trump-induced crisis-per-minute—on its public police forces, it’s heartening to see the Bristol community rally around…
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Letter to the editor: Police racism is undeniable
When Chief Hanley stated, “I reject completely the notion that Middlebury PD engages in systemic racism and I’m not going to engage in a debate over it,” in…
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Bristol to host meeting on police issues
BRISTOL — Bristol will host a community discussion about its police department on Monday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. With assistance from Northeast Addison Television (NEAT) the town…
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City council seeks group to oversee police
VERGENNES — The Vergennes City Council and more than five dozen people discussed the need for a citizen group to oversee the city police force in a July…
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Bristol eyes community talk about policing
BRISTOL — Bristol residents who wish to learn more about the policies, practices and culture of the Bristol Police Department will soon get the chance to share their…
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Midd police investigate hate speech Marble Works surveillance video
Middlebury police are asking for the public’s help in looking for someone who painted hate speech on sidewalks in Middlebury late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. See…
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Middlebury police investigate hate speech graffiti
Middlebury police are asking for the public’s help in looking for someone who painted hate speech on sidewalks in Middlebury late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. Shortly…
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Northlands to pay for city police work
VERGENNES — Vergennes and Northlands Job Corps have struck a deal that will pay the city $51,000 a year for police services, including student outreach and mentoring and…
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City council to discuss police force allegation
VERGENNES — The Vergennes City Council will hold a special online meeting at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday to talk about an unspecified allegation against the city’s police department.…
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Vergennes council to discuss alleged police intimidation
VERGENNES — The Vergennes City Council will hold a special online meeting at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday to talk about an unspecified allegation against the city’s police department.…
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Middlebury police seek stories of verbal threats
MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury police are investigating an on-going issue involving a male verbally assailing others with racist comments. Authorities are looking for people who have been subject to…