Police Department

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

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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

• 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)

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

Register for a dog license.

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.

Route 108 between Stowe and Jeffersonville (AKA Smuggler's Notch) is closed between mid-October through mid-May.

Rt 108 is currently: Open

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

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)

We would like to hear about any memorable or positive experience you may have had with a member of the Stowe Police Department. Compliments will be shared with the recognized employee, their supervisor, as well as the rest of the staff.

We also would like to have any feedback or suggestions that would help us serve the Stowe community better.

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The Stowe Police Department is here to help you. Anyone with a question or concern about a police contact is encouraged to call the non-emergency number, (802) 253-7126, and ask to speak with the shift supervisor. Many questions about police procedure can be answered and resolved by a phone call.

All complaints against Stowe Police Department personnel will be investigated in accordance with the procedures outlined below. 

Please keep in mind that anonymous complaints limit our ability to investigate or follow up with you as part of the inquiry and as to our findings.

Investigation Procedures

Complaints against police department employees will be directed to the Chief of Police. The complaint may or may not be handled internally depending on the scope of the investigation. A complaint investigation will usually include a review of all applicable reports, policies and procedures, examination of any evidence or medical records, and interviews with all parties and witnesses involved. This process may take several weeks. However, an uncomplicated inquiry may only take a few days. Regardless of the situation, the complainant will be notified of the outcome or results of the investigation, subject to privacy rights and applicable laws.

Responsibility - Yours and Ours

The Stowe Police Department considers all complaints against its employees to be very serious and actively pursues investigations of alleged misconduct. To assist us, you should provide all important facts and information. Please be confident that your complaint is based on facts.

If for some reason you do not think your complaint was reviewed properly or you do not feel comfortable approaching the Police Department directly, you may contact the Town Manager at csafford@stowevt.gov. You must fill out an Inquiry / Complaint form to ensure we receive the facts as you understand them and to minimize the potential for false claims.

Please be mindful that false reporting of an incident in an attempt to unjustly subject a Stowe Police Officer to undeserved discipline or slander, or to place his / her employment in jeopardy, can result in criminal charges or civil liability.

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