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Chief Thompson sworn in as Burlington's new police chief
Summary
Chief Thompson was sworn in and addressed the council and community, pledging to lead with integrity, fairness, accountability and respect. The appointment was among consent items approved by the council.
Burlington — Chief Thompson was sworn in as Burlington's new police chief during the council meeting and addressed the assembled council, staff and family.
Thomas j Smith (chair) introduced the swearing-in. Chief Thompson thanked city leadership and the community for their trust and said he would “lead with integrity, fairness, accountability, and respect.” He acknowledged support from family and coworkers, calling the appointment “the greatest honor of my career.”
The council had included a resolution approving the appointment of the chief of police on the consent agenda; the consent omnibus (with two items pulled for separate discussion) was moved and approved by roll call earlier in the meeting.
What's next: After remarks and photos, Chief Thompson will take up the office duties; the council treated the appointment as an approved consent-item action and did not add separate conditions in the meeting record.
