Panel: Troopers should leave line of duty for longer after shooting cases

Vermont State Police Colonel Matthew Birmingham holds a news conference following an armed standoff at Montpelier High School in January. Photo by Mike Dougherty/VTDigger
A Vermont State Police review of how it handles troopers after critical incidents, including fatal shootings, calls for them to have more time away from front line duty.
The recommendation is included in a report issued Thursday that comes on the heels of three fatal shootings involving state police troopers in a six month span