What is the status quo? Business is booming for the Chittenden County Sheriff Dan Gamelin.

In the first 9 months of 2024, the department took in more money in private security contracts than the previous five years put together. This includes doing work like concierge private security for Goldman Sachs on 100 Bank Street in Burlington. When asked if he was going to keep 5% (over $26,000) of this revenue (over $500,000) in his personal bank account, as he is legally allowed to do under Vermont law, he said he "wasn't sure yet". It's 2026 now, and I'd really like an answer. We deserve to know.

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