The Burlington City Council voted 6-5 to remove the police officer cap, which was set at 87 officers. Supporters of the resolution argued the cap hindered recruitment efforts, while opponents ...
Democrats on the Burlington City Council succeeded on Monday night in removing the controversial 87-officer “cap” on the police department roster, a highly politicized issue that has dominated ...
The most contentious item on the agenda was a resolution calling for the elimination of the Burlington Police Department hiring cap. The department currently has 64 sworn officers and the Police ...