September 6, 2024: Last month, the Brattleboro Selectboard received crime data showing a 16 percent increase in calls to police. Many calls were to report violations such as burglary and assault.

Investigative Journalist Leah McGrath Goodman shares her views on the data and what it could mean for the town.

For more information, check out coverage from Journalist Kevin O'Connor at VTDigger:

Brattleboro seeks to boost police presence to address rising crime: https://vtdigger.org/2024/08/21/brattleboro-seeks-to-boost-police-presence-to-address-rising-crime/

Many police calls require social services. What if providers have no-trespass orders on those in need? https://vtdigger.org/2024/09/04/many-police-calls-require-social-services-what-if-providers-have-no-trespass-orders-on-those-in-need/

In other news... Public safety has been a growing concern for some in Vermont. Governor Phil Scott has issued a 10-point public safety enhancement and violence prevention plan. Learn more here: https://governor.vermont.gov/press-release/governor-phil-scott-issues-10-point-public-safety-enhancement-and-violence-prevention

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