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Help us identify these persons of interest

The Burlington Police Department needs your help in identifying these persons of interest in crimes against the community. If you recognize any of these individuals, please contact us.

Community Academy

The Community Academy is a chance for citizens to get an inside look at how the BPD works. You will learn how to collect evidence, use Radar guns, hear from Chief Smythe, and drive a patrol vehicle. The next session begins September 12.

Strategic Plan

After multiple community meetings, the department has published its 2019-2021 Strategic Plan. Please take time to review the plan and see where we plan to go in the coming years.

Join Our Team

The department is always looking for individuals who are eager to serve in their community. If you are interested in joining our team, you can apply here.

Crimestoppers

If you have any information regarding criminal activity, please contact Crimestoppers. It is completely anonymous, and you may receive a cash reward!

Gunstoppers

The BPD has now introduced Gunstoppers, which is a program designed to help get illegal firearms off the street. A majority of violent crimes involve a firearm, so we are asking the community to contact us with information regarding these weapons.

Most Wanted

Every Friday, the BPD release their most wanted individuals list. If you have any information regarding these offenders, please contact us.

Community Education

We are providing some tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of various crimes. We cover scams and how to avoid them, ways to prevent being a victim of theft from your vehicle, and more.

Unsolved Homicides

The BPD is seeking information from the community to help in these ongoing homicide investigations. If you have any information, please contact Crimestoppers or use our non-emergency number.

Ride-Along

We offer a ride-along program to Burlington residents. The program allows citizens to accompany patrol officers while on duty so they may get a glimpse into what it is like to patrol the City of Burlington.

City of Burlington Smoking Ordinance

The ordinance amends the City’s existing policy prohibiting smoking in youth-involved activity areas, expanding it to include all the City’s parks, athletic fields, trails, golf course, municipal lakes, parking lots, and sidewalks bordering park grounds.

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What's Happening in Burlington?

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