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Police report record DWI arrests this year; specialized unit credited with large share
Burlington City Council · October 6, 2025
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Summary
Police said Burlington has made 273 DWI arrests as of September 2025, exceeding totals for the previous six years, and highlighted the role of a specialized DWI unit whose two officers account for about half of the monthly arrests.
Burlington police presented DWI enforcement data at the Oct. 6 council work session, reporting 273 DWI arrests as of September 2025 and saying the total exceeds the number of DWI arrests in any of the previous six years.
The chief (Speaker 8) said the department's emphasis on training and retention has allowed specialization: "As you retain…
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