Burlington Police Deficiencies + BDS Resolution Withdrawal

Burlington VT

15 September, 2021

8:32 PM

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Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything going on today in Burlington. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Burlington? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 76 Low: 62. Here are the top stories today in Burlington and Central Vermont: A long-awaited assessment of the Burlington Police found serious departmental deficiencies, including inefficient staffing, inadequate training, a lack of oversight and evidence of racial bias. Some bright spots in the report included its plans to hire unarmed civilians to certain calls, the hiring of a social worker and an overall reduction in traffic stops. Last summer, the department cut its department down to 74 sworn officers. (Seven Days) The sponsor of a bill that would have made Burlington the first city in America to divest from Israel is withdrawing his legislation. Councilmember Ali Dieng cited concerns that the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement would promote anti-Semitism. The city's mayor also expressed similar concerns about the resolution. (Intermountain Jewish News) A new program in Central Vermont is helping expectant Washington County parents by connecting them with doulas. (WCAX) A walking tour of Burlington's Old North End markets past and present begins Saturday and continues weekly through October. (Burlington Free Press) Residents in the vicinity of the Shelburne Street roundabout project have been told to expect the low rumbles of underground blasting in the coming months. (NEWS10 ABC) Today's Burlington Daily is brought to you by our friends at FTD, the most trusted name in flowers. FTD's network includes over 8,800 local florists in communities around the country. Send flowers to someone you care about today and get a 15% discount on your order. Click here to make someone feel awesome. Today in Burlington: VT Corporate Cup Challenge & State Agency Race, Presented by Union Mutual (9:00 AM) Feature your local business here in the newsletter for just $79 per month. Click here to get started. Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Danielle Fallon About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.