The Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police would like to give a big congratulations to Colchester Police Chief Jennifer Morrison for being named as the first annual Hero of the Year by the RE/MAX North Professionals through their Heroes Home Advantage program.

Chief Morrison will be honored during a ceremony on July 17 from 5-7 p.m. at the Airport Park Pavilion in Colchester, Vermont. This is a family friendly event, with food donated by local businesses. If you would like to donate food or beverages, please contact John Abry at 802-861-3278 or [email protected]

The Heroes Home Advantage is a real estate rebate program for those that protect, serve and care for our country and community: Military, Law Enforcement, Firefighters, Health Care, Emergency Personnel and Teachers.

Heroes Home Advantage VT is a local group of Heroes Home Advantage members exclusively serving Chittenden County Vermont.

As a way of saying “Thank You” to America’s HEROES for their services to our country and communities, a network of Realtors, Lenders, Attorneys, Home Inspectors, Moving Companies and more give cash back, credit, and discounts when a HERO buys, sells or refinances a home. For more information about the program, click here.

SOUTH BURLINGTON — The Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police announces that the Vermont Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Ceremony will be held this afternoon.

WHEN:

Monday, May 14 from 2-3 p.m.

WHERE:

Vermont Criminal Justice Training Academy, 317 Academy Road, Pittsford

WHAT:

The Vermont Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial honors those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. During this year’s ceremony, officers from throughout Vermont will pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and place a flower in the memorial wreath for each name called.

Since 1900, 25 officers from Vermont have died while serving their community with the last line of duty death occurring in 2015. Nationwide, 135 law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty in 2017.

The ceremony will include remarks from Governor Phil Scott and Attorney General TJ Donovan.

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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.