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State police update: staffing improves, troopers offer traffic studies and mental‑health liaison support
Summary
A Vermont State Police sergeant briefed the Selectboard on improved staffing at the local barracks, introduced a new lieutenant, and described services the barracks can provide the town—including speed/traffic studies, embedded mental‑health support from 'Cora', and training collaborations with schools and emergency services.
A Vermont State Police representative (S10) told the Selectboard the local barracks recently regained staffing stability after injuries and introduced Lieutenant Matt Sweitzer, who took over earlier in the year. The trooper described proactive options for the town, including speed and traffic studies, targeted enforcement details, and partnerships for school and public‑safety training.
S10 highlighted an embedded mental‑health worker, Cora, who can be contacted directly for crisis referrals and community coordination: "I'll add her to that email chain... I'll add her to that so you can have her contact her." He urged the town to post a direct crisis contact line on the town website and said the barracks can assist with speed‑sensor deployments and data‑sharing to focus enforcement. Board members welcomed the offers and discussed coordination with the local police chief and fire/EMS for joint training and search‑and‑rescue support.
