Burlington Police Department

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06/10/2026

What is the job like?

Ever wonder what tasks Community Service Officers do for the Department? CSO Hissong talks about the Burlington Police Department CSO team—highlighting the hands-on work, community interactions, and the important role CSOs play in supporting officers and serving the public every day.

We are currently hiring individuals who are motivated, dependable, and ready to serve.

Learn more about the Burlington Police Department and apply here:
bpdcareers.com
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/burlingtonvt/jobs/5340291/community-service-officer?department[0]=Police&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs&fbclid=IwY2xjawSVGatleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFFOW9hMWsyaFBDRVpzcDVRc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgbIDVFrMXSgdCApyWHjqubfnvLrh_jt75EkjvkpffqJPTO8ENEfTicdNGq8_aem_mvMn620Z0n-AfiZ0uPJgzQ

Update: The owner has been found - thank you.--Found Dog / Seeking Information--Incident 26BU012204On June 8, 2026, a fe...
06/08/2026

Update: The owner has been found - thank you.
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Found Dog / Seeking Information
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Incident 26BU012204

On June 8, 2026, a female tan dog was found near Riverside Ave and Intervale Ave in Burlington. The dog appears to be a small pug and was wearing a pink collar but had no tags and was not microchipped.

We are looking for help in identifying the owners. If you are the owner or have any information, please call (802) 658-2700 and press 9 to speak with dispatch.

https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/362/Animal-Control-Information

Congratulations to our employees on their service anniversaries!⁠⁠
06/05/2026

Congratulations to our employees on their service anniversaries!⁠
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Proud to once again take part in the Vermont Law Enforcement Torch Run for ⁠Special Olympics Vermont !⁠Burlington Police...
06/04/2026

Proud to once again take part in the Vermont Law Enforcement Torch Run for ⁠Special Olympics Vermont !
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Burlington Police officers joined athletes and our law enforcement partners to carry the Torch in support of the incredible athletes of Special Olympics Vermont.⁠
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Good luck to all the athletes—we’re cheering you on every step of the way! ⁠
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06/04/2026

Burlington Police Department is hiring an Emergency Communications Specialist!

This position receives, records, and processes emergency and non-emergency requests for police, fire and ambulance assistance, and dispatches units appropriately; responds to routine inquiries or referrals. Monitors radio traffic and operate computer systems required to complete the task; provides communications link between police/fire/ambulance response units and outside public service agencies. In addition this position acts as an internal routing unit, receiving calls from the public, other City departments, etc., and directs the call to the appropriate Police Department personnel.

Union Affiliation: American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
Pay Grade 17: $32.50 - $36.23 Hourly
Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/week

Apply Today! https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/burlingtonvt/jobs/5364127/emergency-communications-specialist?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Congratulations to Ofc. Schoene and all the graduates of the 121st Basic Training Class for successfully completing the ...
05/29/2026

Congratulations to Ofc. Schoene and all the graduates of the 121st Basic Training Class for successfully completing the Vermont Police Academy today!

We are incredibly proud to share that Ofc. Schoene received the Attorney General’s Award for Domestic Violence Response for her exceptional work and dedication.

Congratulations as well to Sgt. Byrne, recipient of the Rod Pulsifer Instructor Award, honoring his outstanding instruction and leadership.

Please join us in congratulating them on these amazing accomplishments and welcome Ofc. Schoene to the Department!

Last week, our Beach & Parks Patrol team completed their training week.⁠⁠Training topics included CPR certification, can...
05/27/2026

Last week, our Beach & Parks Patrol team completed their training week.⁠
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Training topics included CPR certification, canine safety, defensive tactics, OC spray exposure, radio communication and 10-code review, along with meeting members of our CSO and Street Outreach teams to learn more about community-focused policing in Burlington.⁠
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Thank you to everyone who helped support the training — we’re excited to see this team out on the beaches, parks, and trails soon!⁠
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UPDATE: The dog has been found and safely returned home. Thank you to everyone who shared the post and assisted in locat...
05/27/2026

UPDATE: The dog has been found and safely returned home. Thank you to everyone who shared the post and assisted in locating her.

Missing Dog / Seeking Information
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Incident 26BU010915

On May 26, 2026, a black and white pointer collie mix with spots female dog was STOLEN at 595 Shelburne Road in Burlington. From the owner's description, the dog would not bark and she is very sweet. The dog was wearing an orange collar and is microchipped.

We are looking for help to find the dog. If you have any information, please call (802) 658-2700 and press 9 to speak with dispatch.

https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/362/Animal-Control-Information

Today is Memorial Day, a day of remembrance to honor and mourn those who have died in service to the United States. Orig...
05/25/2026

Today is Memorial Day, a day of remembrance to honor and mourn those who have died in service to the United States. Originally, the observance was called Decoration Day from the early tradition of decorating graves of the fallen with flowers. Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May.⁠
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Today, Burlington hosted the Vermont City Marathon!Celebrating this incredible event once again brought our community to...
05/24/2026

Today, Burlington hosted the Vermont City Marathon!

Celebrating this incredible event once again brought our community together for a memorable day in the city. Burlington Police officers and staff were proud to assist throughout the event and help keep everyone safe.

Thank you to all the volunteers, organizers, and spectators — and congratulations to every runner!

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