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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.
2008 Town Report: The Shelburne Police Department and Shelburne Communications Center are committed to their missions through development and pursuit of goals designed to 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 police and communications 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 Police Department carries a broad range of motor vehicle forms, as well as information about Domestic Violence, Enhanced 9-1-1, Fish and Game Regulations, Child Restraint Laws and brochures on Internet Safety. 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 roads and neighborhood streets throughout town. PERSONNEL: Personnel changes were much less dramatic this year in the Police Department. Christian Mellen was hired full time and graduated from the Vermont Police Academy on December 5, 2008. Christian received two awards while at the Academy. Congratulations Christian we are all very proud. Caleb Casco and Matt Tatro joined the department as part-time officers. The Communication‘s Center lost Ker Walker, who resigned as a full time employee. He is staying on with us part time. Ker will be greatly missed as he was a huge part of our team. We wish him luck with his new endeavors. Kevin Treadway, Cole Charbonneau and Jennifer Pierstorff were hired as part time employees. They are in the training process at this time. TRAINING: Officers of the Shelburne Police Department completed 2,880 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, High Risk Entry, Child Seat Safety and more. The Emergency Communication Technicians completed 223 hours of training. Their training comprised of classes in Emergency Medical Dispatch, Law Enforcement Incidents, Incident Management, Domestic Violence, Suicidal / Hostage Callers, Hazardous Materials Incidents and more. GRANTS: The Shelburne Police Department was awarded multiple grants from the State of Vermont. Under the Community Drug Investigation Program Grant issued by the Vermont Department of Public Safety, Shelburne Police Department was awarded $500.00, utilized to pay overtime expenses incurred during drug investigations. Under a Governor‘s Highway Safety Award, $12,000 was awarded to the Department for DWI Enforcement Details, and $10,000 for Aggressive Driving Enforcement Campaigns. The Shelburne Police Department placed 1st in their Division and 3rd 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 the department‘s Public Information, Training and Enforcement in the areas of occupant protection laws. PLEASE NOTE:
Updated: 01/01/2010
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