# Montpelier Police in Crisis | Burlington News

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Podcast: [Burlington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/burlington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606141)
Published: 2026-07-03T14:12:30+00:00
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## Resource

Montpelier’s police force is in freefall as four officers—including two top sergeants—jump to Northfield in just one month, leaving only 11 officers on the books. With a budget that can’t support even the minimum staffing level, the city’s interim chief, a veteran detective, is now tasked with keeping the department afloat while they scramble to hire a permanent leader. Meanwhile, Northfield, once barely staffed, is now fully rebuilding its force thanks to the same officers’ departure—and the town manager’s savvy move to capitalize on the opportunity. Montpelier’s future response times are now in question, and 24-hour coverage may be off the table. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/da5daf201454c9a0

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