According to police reports, the Vermont State Police have released the Watch Commander schedule for the week of January 26 to February 1, 2026. This schedule outlines the contact information for the Watch Commanders overseeing the northern and southern regions of the state.
Lieutenant Thomas Howard will serve as the North Watch Commander, while Lieutenant Tyson Kinney will oversee the South, except from 5 p.m. Wednesday until Thursday morning. During that time, Lieutenant Seth Loomis will take over the responsibilities.
For public inquiries, contact numbers for various Troop A and Troop B locations are provided, including Williston at 802-878-7111 and Rutland at 802-773-9101, among others. A complete list of coverage areas and contact details for field stations can be found on the Vermont State Police website.
These changes are part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to manage public safety effectively across Vermont. As always, the information is subject to change based on operational needs and circumstances.
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