BURLINGTON, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) - Burlington law enforcement are hoping that with a recent increase in recruitment, the Queen City will be soon be even safer than before.

According to a report from Interim Chief of Police Shawn Burke, as of Tuesday, the number of applications for officer positions with the Burlington Police Department has already surpassed the total last year, even though more than three months remain in 2025.

Burke cites recent social media campaigns as well as the force's booth at last month's Champlain Valley Fair, "which proved to be an [excellent] point of engagement with the public."

The report also highlights that views on the department's social media pages, including Facebook and Instagram, have greatly increased over the past month. The department has been activ

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