S 254·VT·senate
An act relating to allowing probation and parole officers to carry firearms while on duty
FailedFiled Jan 14, 2026
Sponsor: Brian Collamore (R)
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Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary
Jan 14, 2026
Summary
The bill lets probation and parole officers in Vermont carry a gun while working, but only after they finish a firearms and use‑of‑force course run by the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council. It applies to officers assigned to the Field Supervision Unit and requires approval from the Commissioner. The measure is intended to give officers a defensive tool in potentially dangerous situations.
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