New Vermont State Police Colonel Has a Long History with the Agency

State Police Officer Who Began As Derby Barracks Trooper Promoted To Colonel, VSP Director

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott and Public Safety Commissioner Jennifer Morrison on Tuesday named a Vermont State Police officer who got his start at the Derby barracks the next colonel of the VSP.

Vermont State Police get new leader

Shawn Loan replaces retiring Col. Matthew Birmingham

New Vermont State Police colonel has a long history with the agency

The soon-to-be new leader of the state police had his eye on a very different career before moving to Vermont in 2007.

New Vermont State Police Commander Rose Up Through the Ranks

Vermont State Police will soon have a new commander. Shawn Loan, a 19-year veteran of the state police force, will assume the leadership role in in early August, Gov. Phil Scott and Public Safety Commissioner Jennifer Morrison announced on Tuesday. Loan will replace Col. Matthew Birmingham, who is retiring after 28 years, the last 11 of which he has spent as VSP’s commander. In a press release, the governor thanked Birmingham for his long servic…

Vermont State Police announces leadership change as Shawn Loan to lead agency

Vermont State Police Colonel Matthew Birmingham is retiring after 11 years, with Deputy Director Shawn Loan set to take over next month, focusing on data-driven prevention efforts.

Vermont State Police names new commander

Lt. Col. Shawn Loan will become the next commander of the Vermont State Police.