Police Commission

Police Commission Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 6:30 PM, Zoom/Contois Auditorium When: June 23, 2026 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Special Police Commission Meeting Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87425392239 Phone one-tap: +13126266799,,87425392239# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,87425392239# US (New York) Join via audio: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 689 278 1000 US +1 719 359 4580 US +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Webinar ID: 874 2539 2239 International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/khts8qb2A 1. Agenda 1.1. Call to Order 1.2. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum 1.3. Additions or Modifications to Agenda 2. Adopt Minutes 2.1. Motion to adopt previous meeting's minutes 3. Public Comment (Time Limited: 10 Minutes) 3.1. The public is invited to address the Commission Page 1 of 6 4. Commission Business (Time Limited 30 Minutes) 4.1. Resolution, finalization 5. Commendations (Time Limited: 15 Minutes) 6. Announcement of Next Meeting Date - 7/28/26 7. Adjournment 7.1. Motion to Adjourn 8. Informational and Non-Discrimination Statements Subject 8.1. This agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. For more information on access, call Lori Olberg, Licensing, Voting and Records Coordinator (802-865-7136)(TTY 802-865-7142). Persons with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to participate are encouraged to contact 802-865-7000 (voice) or 802-865-7142 (TTY) at least 72 hours in advance so that proper arrangements can be made. This meeting will also air on Town Meeting TV the Wednesday after the meeting, starting at 8:00 pm and repeating at 1:00 am and 7:00 am the following day. The City of Burlington will not tolerate unlawful harassment or discrimination on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, crime victim status or genetic information. Meeting June 23, 2026 - CANCELED: Special Meeting Police Commission - Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 6:30 PM, Zoom/Contois Auditorium Category 8. Informational and Non-Discrimination Statements Department Council and Board Type Page 2 of 6  Police Commission Special Meeting Tuesday, May 26th, 2026 Remote via Zoom and In-person in Contois Auditorium, City Hall Burlington, Vermont DRAFT MINUTES Members Present: Chair Depper, Commissioner Ginorio, Commissioner Fast, Commissioner Finneran Members Online: Commissioner Cox Staff Present: Interim Chief Burke, Attorney Hayley McClenahan, Council President Ben Traverse, City Data Analyst Jeff Nicholson, Community Support Supervisor Anna Wageling, Command Staff Assistant Shibe Couchman online. 1. Agenda 1.1. Call to Order Meeting called to order at 6:00pm by Commissioner Depper. 1.2. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum Required quorum present. 1.3. Motions for Additions or Modifications to Agenda (Time Limited: 15 Minutes) N/A 2. Adopt Minutes 2.1. Motion to Adopt Draft Minutes from May 12th, 2026 Chair Depper moves to adopt the previous meeting’s minutes. Commissioner Ginorio seconds. Unanimously passed. 3. Public Forum (Time Limited: 10 Minutes) 3.1. The Public is Invited to Address the Commission Councilor Grant comments virtually regarding the March 11th event and reminds everyone of balance and that not all have the same experience. 4. Police Department Business (Time Limited: 20 Minutes) 4.1 Chief’s Report Data Analyst Jeff Nicholson goes over the final 2025 data slideshow. The presentation is regarding Use of Force data. 5. Commission Business (Time Limited: 90 Minutes) 5.1. Committee Reports from All Committees Complaints Committee – General Info Animal Control Committee 5.2. Bylaws Discussion, Finalization Chair Depper moves to approve bylaws, Commissioner Ginorio seconds. Passes unanimously. Page 3 of 6 5.3. Invitation Letter to Mayor and Council President Chair Depper moves to adopt the letter. Commissioner Ginorio seconds. Passes. 5.4. Council President Traverse Council President Traverse offers his input on the discussion of accessing Body-Worn Camera footage in relation to the Police Department and Police Commission. 5.5. DD45 Discussion BPD Community Service Supervisor Anna Wageling present for any questions regarding the CAIP Directive. Chair Depper moves to approve. Commissioner Finneran seconds. Passes. 5.6. Commissioner Cox Commissioner Cox asks if the Commission would want to / be willing to hear from a Riverside, CA Police Department around their mental health clinical workers and officers on how they work with / handle calls regarding individuals with mental health aspects. Commissioner Cox moves to have Riverside, CA PD individuals speak to the Commission in June. Chair Depper seconds. Passes unanimously. 5.7. Resolution re: Commission Audit Authority Resolution Discussed to change the third whereas to have “to collaborate with”. Chair Depper moves to approve with this addition. Commissioner Ginorio seconds. Passes unanimously. 6. Commendations N/A 7. Announcement of Next Meeting Date - June 23rd, 2026 8. Proposed Executive Session 8.1. Proposed Executive Session Discussion of Personnel Discipline Matter and Use of Force Complaint 9. Adjournment 9.1. Motion to Adjourn The Commission adjourned the public meeting at 7:24pm. Page 4 of 6  BURLINGTON BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS City of Burlington, Vermont RESOLUTION Affirming the Commission’s Audit and Review Authority Introduced: May 26, 2026 WHEREAS, the Burlington Board of Police Commissioners holds authority under Burlington City Charter §§ 183 and 184 to audit and review Burlington Police Department actions for conformity with current Department policy; WHEREAS, that authority was affirmed and operationalized by City Council Resolution 7.09 (2021), which contains no exceptions for categories of records, types of police action, or circumstances under which the Commission’s audit access may be withheld; WHEREAS, the Commission exercised that authority by requesting body-worn camera footage of the March 11, 2026 ICE detention and protest, and that footage was withheld from the date of the Commission’s request until April 20, 2026, on a legal basis with which the Burlington Police Commission disagrees; WHEREAS, the Commission’s audit and review authority is meaningful only if it is recognized and honored by the Burlington Police Department and the City of Burlington; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Burlington Board of Police Commissioners affirms that its audit and review authority under Charter §§ 183 and 184 and Resolution 7.09 is a freestanding oversight power that admits no categorical exceptions, and that the withholding of Department records from the Commission requires a specific, written legal justification; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission requests a meeting with the Mayor and the President of the City Council to collaborate on how the Commission’s audit authority will be recognized and honored going forward. ADOPTED by the Burlington Board of Police Commissioners on May 26, 2026. Vote: Ayes: __5_____ Nays: __0_____ Abstentions: __0_____ Absent: ____2______ Page 5 of 6 _________________________________ Robert Depper, Chair Burlington Board of Police Commissioners Page 6 of 6