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VTDigger Vermont’s 14 county sheriffs will begin operating under new rules now that Gov. Phil Scott has signed a bill reforming the centuries-old office.Lawmakers passed the measure, S.17, after multiple scandals emerged from sheriffs’ departments.
Key state senators are proposing a constitutional amendment that would establish qualifications for sheriffs, on top of a bill that could get rid of sheriffs’ administrative fee for contract work their departments undertake.
BENNINGTON Bennington County Sheriff Chad Schmidt responded Friday to critics of his department and his leadership role, saying he has maintained constant contact and is purposely delegating more responsibility