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Statement of Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police Regarding Police Academy Drill and Review

Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
PO Box 9494
South Burlington, VT 05407

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019

News Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected] 

Statement of Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police Regarding Police Academy Drill and Review

HINESBURG, VERMONT — The Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police (VACOP) has been made aware of complaints lodged by the Burlington Police Department regarding a specific training exercise at the Vermont Police Academy.

As professionals and leaders in the field of law enforcement, the Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police supports a comprehensive and rigorous police recruit training program tailored to meet the needs of the State of Vermont and its citizens.

VACOP and the Vermont Sheriffs’ Association collectively represent all 56 municipal and 14 county law enforcement agencies in Vermont. The two organizations jointly wish to voice their support and confidence in the work of the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council and our support and confidence in the Vermont Police Academy, its instructors and its staff.

The association expects and has received assurances that any complaints or allegations of deficiencies brought to light will be investigated and that training programs are continuously reviewed and revised.

“As law enforcement leaders, we support training that prepares our future officers to meet the demands of our profession,” said Hinesburg Police Chief Frank Koss, President of VACOP. “Our expectation is that all training is evaluated for its learning objectives and conducted in a safe environment while at the same time provides real life training scenarios. When deficiencies are alleged, we expect them to be investigated. We have confidence in the mission of the VCJTC, and that its leaders will conduct an investigation into alleged deficiencies and make the results public once complete.”

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Job Posting: POLICE CHIEF Town of Tisbury, Massachusetts

The Town of Tisbury (year round population 4,627) on the Island of Martha’s Vineyard (with a summer population of over 94,000) and the principal year round port for the island is seeking its next full-time Police Chief following the retirement of the current Chief.  Governed by a three-member Board of Selectmen, the Police Chief oversees a $ 1,991,017 budget for a department that is staffed by the chief, up to 14 highly qualified full time sworn officers, and part time-seasonal sworn special officers and traffic officers.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration or a related field (with a Master’s Degree preferred) and ten (10) years of law enforcement experience with a history of progressively increasing responsibilities that include serving in supervisory and management positions, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Must have, or be able to obtain, certification as a MA full-time Police Officer.  Applicant must pass all pre-employment background checks.  An independent assessment consultant will be utilized to determined qualified candidates.

Information on the town and the Police Department can be viewed at www.tisburyma.gov.

Submit by mail an application letter and resume to the Strategic Policy Partnership, LLC, Box 577, West Tisbury, MA 02575.  Position is open until filled with applications recommended to be submitted by the end of June.   Review of applications will begin in late June with preliminary interviews to be scheduled for qualified candidates by the Police Chief Search Committee shortly thereafter. Competitive salary and benefits.  DOQ/DOE. EEO Employer.

 

Job Announcement: Chief of Police

Bounded by New Hampshire’s cleanest lake and best swimming spot, Newfound Lake; less than a two-hour drive from Boston; and a short drive to the White Mountains; the Town of Bristol is seeking its next full-time Police Chief. Governed by a five-member Board of Selectmen, the Police Chief, who also serves as the Town’s Deputy Emergency Management Director, oversees a $1.1 million budget for a department that is staffed by the chief, eight full time sworn officers, a part-time detective, part time sworn officers, a civilian support staff member and a K-9 dog.

The successful candidate will be:

  • Thoroughly knowledgeable in the principles and practices of modern police administration and police methods.
  • Be proficient in budgetary practices and procedures and general business administration.
  • A voice of calm and reason that is open minded and can methodically earn the trust and respect of his/her staff members and guide the department through its challenges.
  • A role model and mentor to senior staff and teaching them how to be leaders for subordinates.
  • A good listener to community concerns about the issues it faces, and being open-minded, creative and collaborative problem solver willing to leverage partnerships with outside agencies and dedicated community volunteers.
  • Skilled in written and oral communications.

Requirements include: Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration or a related field and ten (10) years of law enforcement experience with history of progressively increasing responsibilities that include serving in supervisory positions, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have, or be able to obtain, certification as a full time NH full-time Police Officer. Applicant must pass all pre-employment background checks.

See full profile, recruitment profile and standard town application form at www.townofbristolnh.org (scroll over Our Town and click on Employment / Volunteer).

Submit five (5) copies of application letter, resume and standard town application form to Nicholas J. Coates, Town Administration, 230 Lake Street, Bristol, NH 03222. Position is open until filled. Review of applications begins December 4 with preliminary interviews to be scheduled shortly thereafter. Competitive salary and benefits DOQ/DOE. EEO Employer.