Vermont police are allowed to lie to suspects during interrogations, a practice that can elicit false confessions. S.6 would end the use of deceptive and coercive interrogation methods on juveniles.
This year, our team is especially focused on legislation related to community safety, policing, criminal legal reform, education, and bodily autonomy.
Vermonters concerned about public safety have every right to insist on solutions, and the solutions are well known.
Here is just some of what your support made possible this year.
We shared our concerns about the local media coverage of public safety in Vermont.
When we invest in our communities, we can prevent crime from happening in the first place.