Training Advisory Sub-Committee (TAC)

The Training Advisory Committee (TAC) is comprised of representatives from throughout the Vermont Criminal Justice System. The TAC's primary charge is to conduct comprehensive reviews of new and updated curriculums for basic training and in-service academy programs (excluding those specifically charged to other VCJC sub-committees). The TAC recommends acceptance or denial of training programs to the Executive Director and in addition to these reviews, the TAC periodically conducts scheduled reviews of Level – II and Level – III training to ensure they are reflective of the current needs, legalities and best recommended practices encompassing modern policing. The TAC is responsible for review of academy instructor certification and re-certification requests in instances where extenuating circumstances arise causing staff to seek their counsel. In addition to these responsibilities, the TAC may undertake special assignments as tasked by the Executive Director.

ACADEMY COORDINATORS: Kenneth Hawkins
Sub-Committee Members

• Chair: Sgt. Jason Covey, Middlebury Police Department
• Vice Chair: Chief George Merkel, Vergennes Police
• Chief Derrick Tienken, Winhall Police
• Sgt. Fred Whitcomb, Stowe Police
• Sheriff. Jennifer Harlow, Orleans CSD
• Sgt. Andrew Bent, Washington CSD
• Chief Skyler Genest, Vermont Department of Liquor Control
• Lt. Bob Giolito, Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles
• Sgt. Dan Delgado, Burlington Police
• Maira Tungatarova, Governor Appointed VCJC Member
• Christopher Louras, Governor Appointed VCJC Member
• Jennifer Morrison, Department of Public Safety
• Warden Jeremy Schmid, Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife
• Brian Searles, Governor Appointed VCJC Member

Agenda and Minutes

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• Agenda for VCJC Training Advisory Committee April 6, 2023

  • VCJC Training Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes April 6, 2023

• Agenda for VCJC Training Advisory Committee November 3, 2022

  • VCJC Training Advisory Committee Minutes on November 3, 2022

• Agenda for VCJC Training Advisory Committee October 20, 2022

  • VCJC Training Advisory Committee Minutes on October 20, 2022

• Agenda for VCJC Training Advisory Committee August 8, 2022

  • VCJC Training Advisory Committee Minutes on August 8, 2022

• Agenda for VCJC Training Advisory Committee March 24, 2022

  • VCJC Training Advisory Committee Minutes on March 24, 2022

• Agenda for VCJC Training Advisory Committee March 10, 2022

  • VCJC Training Advisory Committee Minutes on March 10, 2022

• Agenda for VCJC Training Advisory Committee February 24, 2022

  • VCJC Training Advisory Committee Minutes on February 24, 2022

• Agenda for VCJC Training Advisory Committee February 10, 2022

  • VCJC Training Advisory Committee Minutes on February 10 2022

• Agenda for VCJC Training Advisory Committee January 27, 2022

  • VCJC Training Advisory Committee Draft Minutes on January 27, 2022

• Agenda for VCJC Training Advisory Committee January 13, 2022

  • VCJC Training Advisory Committee Minutes on January 13, 2022

• Agenda for VCJC Training Advisory Committee December 30, 2021

  • VCJC Training Advisory Committee Minutes on December 30, 2021

• Agenda for VCJC Training Advisory Committee December 16, 2021

  • VCJC Training Advisory Committee Minutes on December 16, 2021

• Agenda for VCJC Training Advisory Committee December 2, 2021

  • VCJC Training Advisory Committee Minutes on December 2, 2021

• Agenda for VCJC Training Advisory Committee on November 18, 2021

  • Training Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes for November 18, 2021

• Agenda for VCJC Training Advisory Committee on October 21, 2021

  • VCJC Training Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes for October 21

• Agenda for VCJC Training Advisory Committee Special Meeting on September 23, 2021

  • VCJC Training Advisory Committee Special Meeting Minutes September 23, 2021

• Agenda for VCJC Training Advisory Committee Special Meeting on September 9, 2021

• Meeting Minutes for VCJC Training Advisory Committee Meeting on February 4, 2021

  • Agenda for VCJC Training Advisory Committee Meeting on February 4, 2021

• Draft Training Advisory Committee Minutes for June 9 2020

  • Training Advisory Committee Agenda for June 9, 2020

• Draft Training Advisory Commitee Meeting Minutes for August 21, 2019

• Draft Training Advisory Commitee Meeting Minutes for July 29, 2019