BENNINGTON — The Bennington Police Department has lost a much-loved, retired, 24-year dispatcher.

Sandra Jean Hamilton, a 24-year Communications Specialist with the Bennington Police Department, passed peacefully on May 29 at her home in Shaftsbury from a brief illness. In a social media press release earlier this week, the BPD announced her passing and made an emotional statement about what she meant to the department.

“The Bennington Police Department mourns the loss of retired Communications Specialist Sandra Hamilton, whose dedication, strength, and service will never be forgotten. Sandra proudly served the department for 24 years. She was more than a dispatcher; she was a lifeline, a steady presence for officers, first responders, and the community.”

Sandra Jean Hamilton, 82, was b

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