Montpelier Police Leadership Crisis | Montpelier News

Montpelier’s police force is in turmoil after four top officers, including the chief and deputy chief, resigned — leaving just eleven officers to handle calls and cover 24/7 shifts. Detective Sergeant Jeffrey Pearson, a veteran since 2009, is stepping in as interim chief. City officials warn response times will suffer, forcing tough prioritization. An outside firm is now searching for a permanent chief — a process that could take three to four months. This isn’t isolated: other Vermont towns like Williston and Burlington are also in the midst of leadership transitions, making it a statewide scramble for stable law enforcement leadership. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/625f8ab3d4e75bd5