Community Information:

The Town of Shelburne, Vermont is a quiet residential community nestled along picturesque Lake Champlain just south of Burlington; the largest city in Vermont. Behind the scenes, the Shelburne Police Department protects the 6,944 residents of the town.

The 2000 US Census reveals that Shelburne is a transitional community, part suburban and part rural. With an average population of 286 persons per square mile of land area, Shelburne is bordered by South Burlington, Williston, St. George, Hinesburg, and Charlotte. The bulk of Shelburne’s population lives within a short distance of US Route 7 (Shelburne Road), the main north-south artery in western Vermont that bisects the town.

The Town of Shelburne is home to many popular tourist attractions and special events, which draw thousands of visitors each year.  The most popular local attractions are the Shelburne Museum, Vermont Teddy Bear Factory and Shelburne Farms. Other special events include concerts, biathlons, triathlons, fireworks, parades and various year round festivals.

2006 Town Report:

The Shelburne Police Department is committed to our mission through development and pursuit of goals designed enhance police services and public safety to the community. Our mission is "To Protect and Serve" life, individual liberty and property of everyone within the town; to develop and maintain a positive relationship with members of the community, and to foster a positive working environment for all employees.

The Shelburne Police Department is a full-service Police Department, accessible to the public 24 hours a day, year round.  Feel free to call or stop by to discuss any problems or concerns that you have.  The department carries a broad range of motor vehicle forms, as well as information about Domestic Violence, Enhanced 9-1-1.  The Police Department provides Vacant House Checks, Child Safety Seat Inspections, Applicant Fingerprinting, vacation holiday tips and operates a Speed Enforcement Cart for monitoring traffic speeds on major roads and on neighborhood streets.

The Shelburne Police Department transitioned Jon Marcoux from part-time to full-time Patrol Officer.  During this year Officer Kevin Leblanc served in Iraq with a Helicopter Medivac unit of the Vermont Army National Guard.  Kevin has since returned home safely, and is scheduled to return to work in early 2007.

Officers of the Shelburne Police Department completed 1,483 hours of training in multiple disciplines throughout the year. Topics included: Firearms, Domestic Violence, Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections, Drug Interdiction, First Aid & CPR, Computer & Internet Crimes, Child Seat Safety and more.

For the third consecutive year, the Shelburne Police Department placed 1st in their Division and 1st in the State, for their submission to the Governor's Highway Safety sponsored Chief's Challenge.  This award is based upon a written submission of Public Information, Training and Enforcement in the areas of occupant protection laws.

PLEASE NOTE:

• If you accidentally dial 9-1-1, please DO NOT Hang-up!  Please advise us that you have made a mistake and stay on the line to answer further questions from the 9-1-1 Call-taker.  If you do not remain on the line, emergency procedures will have been initiated, resulting in unnecessary and costly mobilization of personnel and equipment.  Please advise us that you have made a mistake and stay on the line to answer further questions from the 9-1-1 Call-taker.  If you do not remain on the line, emergency procedures will have been initiated, resulting in unnecessary and costly mobilization of personnel and equipment.
• Please remember 9-1-1 is used to report emergencies such as a Fire, Medical Emergency, or Crime in Progress.  All other complaints and inquiries should be reported through our Non-Emergency line at (802) 985-8051.
• All non-emergency power outages should be reported to your electrical utility provider.