Burlington Police Chief Jon Murad

Burlington’s Progressive mayor has signed an executive order mandating that all press releases issued by the Burlington Police Department be approved by her office.

The Burlington, Vermont Police Commission has met for the first time since the city’s police chief announced he is stepping down. But little was said Tuesday about that decision.

Burlington, Vermont’s police chief plans to leave his post early next year.

Following a slew of violent incidents in Burlington, Vermont in the last two weeks that culminated in the city’s first homicide of the year, the police chief and mayor are speaking about the public safety issues facing the state’s largest city.

Of the 19 department heads scheduled to be considered for reappointment, the police chief was the only one that garnered debate.

In the wake of a single night of multiple shooting incidents and an arson in Burlington this past weekend, Mayor Miro Weinberger is calling on Vermont leaders to prioritize the drug crisis and public safety.

Burlington, Vermont officials say the city has been tested by a series of incidents including a double homicide and arson at the police station.

Just over a month after the City Council ratified his position, Burlington Police Chief Jon Murad says nothing has changed operationally between being the acting and confirmed chief, but there is a different sensibility.

Burlington, Vermont has a new permanent police chief, confirmed by the City Council Monday night.