Shawn Burke to Serve

Shawn Burke returns to Burlington Police Department as interim chief
A big change is coming to the Burlington Police Department as new leadership steps in. The city has selected Shawn Burke, former BPD deputy chief, South Burlington chief and Vermont law enforcement officer for 30-plus years,
Burlington's interim police chief named: What former BPD leader is returning to Queen City?
South Burlington Police Chief Shawn Burke will become the interim chief of the Burlington Police Department starting March 24. Burke will replace current Burlington Police Chief Jon Murad, who ...
Burlington names South Burlington Police Chief Shawn Burke as city’s interim police chief
Burke has resigned from the South Burlington police force, effective March 21, according to a press release. He will take over as the leader of the neighboring department, where he had previously worked for more than two decades.
Shawn Burke to Serve as Interim Burlington Police Chief
A former deputy chief in Burlington, Burke is resigning from his current post as South Burlington police chief to take the role, starting on March 24.
Chief Shawn Burke to become Burlington interim police chief in March
Shawn Burke will serve as interim chief for the Burlington Police Department, announced Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak. Burke is currently serving as police chief for the City of South Burlington, and has already submitted his resignation,
Shawn Burke appointed Interim Chief of the Burlington Police Department
Vermont Business Magazine Today, Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak announced that Shawn Burke will serve as the interim Chief of the Burlington Police Department, effective March 24, 2025. Burke currently serves as the Chief of Police for the City of South Burlington.
Shawn Burke named interim Chief of Burlington Police Department
Burke is currently the chief of the South Burlington Police Department. He will begin serving in his new role effective March 24, 2025, according to the announcement.
Burlington’s incoming interim police chief says he will not seek to stay on in the role
He previously served 21 years with the Queen City department. He will make an annual salary of $172,092, according to Joe Magee, the mayor’s deputy chief of staff. Burlington’s outgoing police chief,
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Burlington police hit with excessive force lawsuit
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Burlington, Vermont city councilors approve removing the hiring cap on the city police department
Burlington, Vermont city councilors considered several items during their meeting Monday night including whether to remove the hiring cap on the city police department. Councilors began their ...
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Burlington Council Removes Controversial Police Roster Cap
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Excessive use-of-force lawsuit filed against Burlington Police Department
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