Thetford, VT Fair & Impartial Policing Policy Petition
The state of Vermont follows a standard Fair and Impartial Policing Policy (FIPP). Its purpose is to uphold the principle of equal treatment under the law by protecting all Vermonters from biased policing based on personal characteristics (like race, gender, sexual orientation, or immigration status) and limiting local police from engaging in immigration enforcement. It is also supposed to limit collaboration between local police and federal immigration officials.

This model policy however contains several dangerous loopholes allowing for collaboration in some instances.

In 2019, Governor Scott signed H.518 which allows towns to write stronger policies locally with the Vermont attorney general’s support. We believe that policing in Thetford, VT should align with the values of the town which includes closing dangerous loopholes for biased policing.

Stronger versions of the Fair and Impartial Policing language have been created and implemented across the region including Lebanon, NH, Norwich, VT, Winooski, VT., and others. They have the endorsement of Migrant Justice, the ACLU, and other stakeholders. We have adopted the language in these FIPPs and created one for Thetford. For more information and resources, please visit our website: thetfordfipp.wordpress.com   
Shall the voters of the town of Thetford, VT approve an enhanced state model Fair and Impartial Policing Policy as it is written which will limit collaboration with federal immigration officials and welcome and protect the rights of all people living in and passing through Thetford?
We the undersigned legal voters of Thetford, Vermont, hereby petition the select board to add the following article to the warning for the Town Annual Meeting to be held on March 3, 2021.
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