It will provide on-call safety escorts in the general downtown area from 10 p. Officials say the program will be staffed by a reputable, community-focused security service and local volunteers. The escorts will walk people to their cars, buildings, hotels or workplaces. The service will have a special focus on supporting retail and nightlife employees. The effort comes as the Burlington Police continues to address budget cuts which they say have left them short-staffed during critical overnight hours.
Above all else, they are afraid for their staff, especially women employees. Police and local businesses weigh in after night of crime in Burlington.
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