Vermont State Police Gets New Leader | Montpelier News

Vermont’s top cop is getting a fresh face — Shawn Loan, a 19-year veteran, steps into command in early August, replacing retiring Colonel Matthew Birmingham. Loan’s career spans Derby patrols to narcotics and intelligence, and he’s bringing a data-driven vision: using crash stats and analytics to prevent problems before they happen. He’s also laser-focused on keeping officers — especially younger ones — proud and loyal to the force. With rural Vermont’s needs top of mind, Loan’s appointment signals a new era of smart, people-first policing. 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/12b0a38b974d0873