Burlington, Vermont is located on the eastern shores of Lake Champlain.  It is the largest city in the State of Vermont, with a population of 40,000 in a greater metropolitan area of approximately 150,000 residents.  It has been ranked by many organizations as one of the most livable cities in the United States.

The Burlington Police Department was commissioned in 1865 to provide law enforcement services to the Queen City. Throughout our history, the men and women of the department have proudly served their community. The Burlington Police Department serves a residential community of over 40,000 people, in addition to thousands of students from local colleges and the University of Vermont. We have an authorized strength of 104 full-time police officers and 36 civilian support personnel. The City of Burlington is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.