Burlington officials are boosting security operations for the city’s annual marathon this weekend, aiming to provide a safe environment for everyone involved. Burlington Police Department’s Interim Chief Shawn Burke noted that the city’s safety plan has evolved several times over the 36 years of hosting the marathon, with significant increases in security following the 2013 Boston Marathon attacks. These protocols have continued to evolve, and the department is fully prepared for the busy weekend ahead.”We have all the resources that we need in mutual aid partners, and we are looking forward to a great event,” Burke said.Run Vermont is also contributing to the safety efforts by paying to bring in more officers and sheriff’s deputies from around the state to support the Burlington Police Department. Whether participants are running, cycling, or cheering from the sidelines, they can find officers and first responders throughout the city, ensuring the race is a fun and safe experience.
Burlington officials are boosting security operations for the city’s annual marathon this weekend, aiming to provide a safe environment for everyone involved.
Burlington Police Department’s Interim Chief Shawn Burke noted that the city’s safety plan has evolved several times over the 36 years of hosting the marathon, with significant increases in security following the 2013 Boston Marathon attacks. These protocols have continued to evolve, and the department is fully prepared for the busy weekend ahead.
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“We have all the resources that we need in mutual aid partners, and we are looking forward to a great event,” Burke said.
Run Vermont is also contributing to the safety efforts by paying to bring in more officers and sheriff’s deputies from around the state to support the Burlington Police Department.
Whether participants are running, cycling, or cheering from the sidelines, they can find officers and first responders throughout the city, ensuring the race is a fun and safe experience.
