Police

Please submit a resume with a cover letter and a Town of Stowe Employment Application(PDF, 194KB). Deliver it in person, mail, or email to police@stowevt.gov and recruit@stowevt.gov. You may also use our online application form.

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Stowe Police Department
PO  Box 730
Stowe, VT 05672

Click here to pay your parking ticket online.

There is a posted three (3) hour parking limit from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm for street parking in the village area, including Main Street, Depot Street and School Street. Vehicles parked in excess of three (3) hours may be issued a parking ticket. 

Overnight parking and overnight camping is not allowed in municipal parking lots, which includes lots at municipal buildings and the Rec Path.

Stowe Traffic and Vehicle Ordinance(PDF, 2MB)

A parking ban exists in Stowe from November 15th to April 15th, between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 am, for any public area posted. This includes street parking in the village and the rec path parking lot, as well as any other posted area. Vehicles parked in violation of the parking ban may be issued a parking ticket. Any vehicle parked on any street in the Town as to interfere with plowing of snow may be removed and may be issued a parking ticket.

Officers of the Stowe Police Department will investigate and handle any dog related complaints. If you have questions or need assistance please call the Stowe Police at (802) 253-7126.

Animal Control Officer: Marie Kingsbury (mkingsbury@stowevt.gov)

• Dogs must be under CONTROL at all times. Dogs must be on a LEASH in the following designated areas: Stowe Recreation Path, any public parking lot, Memorial Park, and Cemetery Road.
• Dogs are NOT allowed in public cemeteries.
• All dogs over the age of 6 months must be currently licensed and be wearing the tag issued by the town clerk.
• Owners are responsible for immediate and proper removal of their dog’s feces from any property other than their own.
• Animal bites to any person or domestic animal or attempted bites should be reported immediately to the Health Officer at (802) 253-2705.
• Dogs left out of doors must be under control, have adequate shelter for weather conditions, and have water available to them.
• It is unlawful to leave an animal unattended in a standing or parked car in a manner that would endanger the health or safety of the animal. Even on a moderately warm day, in just minutes a car becomes an oven even with the windows cracked open. Pets can suffer from serious conditions such as heat stroke, brain damage, or even death when left in a hot car.
• If you see a dog suffering in a hot car call the police immediately at (802) 253-7126!

If you see any strange acting raccoons, skunks, ravens, or other wildlife, contact Fish and Wildlife.

Stowe Animal Ordinance(PDF, 202KB)

Dogs must be under control at all times and on a leash in certain areas. Dogs over six months must be licensed and wearing their tag. Dogs left outside must have adequate water and shelter. Dog owners must immediately and properly remove their dog’s feces from others’ property. Do not leave dogs in parked cars, even on mildly warm days; it is unlawful to do so.

Animal Control Ordinance(PDF, 202KB)

For dog license information please contact the Stowe Town Clerk at 802-253-6133.

Register for a dog license.

Route 108 between Stowe and Cambridge (AKA Smuggler's Notch) is generally closed to vehicles from November until May, depending on the weather.

Smuggler's Notch is closed for the 2024/2025 Winter Season (Updated December 4, 2024).

Vermont State Law states that single vehicles greater than 40’ in length, or combination vehicles (vehicles with trailers) that are greater than 45’ in length, are prohibited from operating in the Smuggler’s Notch segment of VT Route 108.  Fines begin at $1,000.00 and can increase to over $4,000 for a second offense. Independent contractors or employers will be fined (or the operator of the vehicle, if operating for personal purposes).

More more information, visit: https://vtrans.vermont.gov/notch

• 1.03 - Mission Statement 1(PDF, 77KB)
• 1.04 - LE Code of Ethics 2(PDF, 168KB)
• 1.05 - LE Code of Conduct(PDF, 89KB)
• 1.08 - Illegal Harassment Sexual Harassment Sexual Discrimination(PDF, 138KB)
• 1.12 - Rules and Regulations 2(PDF, 304KB)
• 1.14 - Body Armor(PDF, 80KB)
• 1.16 - Personal Appearance(PDF, 71KB)
• 1.18 - Uniform Regulations(PDF, 89KB)
• 1.19 - Mobile Communication Devices(PDF, 114KB)
• 1.20 - Social Media(PDF, 108KB)
• 1.21 - Ride Along Program(PDF, 81KB)
• 1.22 - Mobile Data Computer(PDF, 85KB)
• 1.23 - Facility Security(PDF, 77KB)
• 1.24 - Driver Privacy Protection(PDF, 75KB)
• 1.25 - VT CJIS Acceptable Use(PDF, 95KB)
• 1.26 - VT CJIS Advanced Authentication(PDF, 68KB)
• 1.27 - VT CJIS Anti Virus(PDF, 68KB)
• 1.29 - VT CJIS Disposal Of Media(PDF, 71KB)
• 1.30 - VT CJIS Mobile Data(PDF, 99KB)
• 1.31 - VT CJIS Password Policy(PDF, 102KB)
• 1.32 - VT CJIS Unique Identifier(PDF, 68KB)
• 1.34 - User Account Access Validation Policy(PDF, 99KB)
• 1.35 - NCIC Policy(PDF, 153KB)
• 1.36 - Media Protection Policy(PDF, 100KB)
• 1.40 - Citizen Complaint Internal Administrative Investigations(PDF, 119KB)
• 2.01 - Use Of Force(PDF, 427KB)
• 2.03.1 - Firearms(PDF, 153KB)
• 2.03.2 - Conducted Electrical Weapons(PDF, 168KB)
• 2.03.3 - Oleoresin Capsicum Spray(PDF, 131KB)
• 2.03.5 - Impact Weapons(PDF, 126KB)
• 2.04 - Use of Handcuffs(PDF, 81KB)
• 2.05 - Transportation and Restraint of Prisoners(PDF, 107KB)
• 2.06 - Prisoner Detention and Lockup Facility(PDF, 123KB)
• 2.07 - Property and Evidence Management(PDF, 118KB)
• 2.08 - Vehicle Pursuit and Emergency Vehicle Operation(PDF, 138KB)
• 2.09 - Fair and Impartial Policing(PDF, 153KB)
• 2.10 - Automatic License Plate Reader(PDF, 95KB)
• 2.11 - Stop Arrest and Search of Persons(PDF, 119KB)
• 2.12 - Home Searches Search and Seizure Dwellings(PDF, 127KB)
• 2.13 - Motor Vehicle Stops Searches(PDF, 96KB)
• 2.14 - Identification Process(PDF, 111KB)
• 2.15 - Juvenile Operations(PDF, 140KB)
• 2.16 - Intranasal Naloxone(PDF, 95KB)
• 2.17 - Duty to Intervene(PDF, 91KB)
• 2.18 - Detective Call Out(PDF, 69KB)
• 2.20 - Mobile Video Recording(PDF, 107KB)
• 2.21 - Body Worn Cameras(PDF, 334KB)