Amid national calls to defund the police, Hinesburg's police budget to increase after town accepts federal grant
By Valentina Czochanski | Community News Service In the wake of national protests calling to defund the police following the murder of George Floyd, Hinesburg will increase the town police budget, with the selectboard voting to hire another full-time police officer using town funds and a federal grant. Selectboard members have expressed their support for their police department, but questioned the sudden need for a new officer. The decision also prompted the resignation of a selectboard member following disagreements among board members about the SRO position and racial equity in the town. As...
Source: truenorthreports.com