By Josh O’Gorman
STAFF WRITER | September 18,2013
STAFF WRITER | September 18,2013
Provided Photo
Former Senior Trooper Robert Giolito is shown
with his canine partner, Mitch, when they were with the Vermont State
Police. Giolito is now deputy police chief in Killington.
KILLINGTON — There’s a new deputy in town.
Robert Giolito is bringing his extensive law enforcement experience to the recently formed Killington Police Department, where he will serve as deputy chief.
The 38-year-old served for 10 years as a trooper with the Vermont State Police. He’s also a former member of the Rutland County Sheriff’s Department and — in addition to his 10-hour-a-week, $23-an-hour position at Killington — is currently an inspector with the Department of Motor Vehicles Commercial Enforcement Unit.
“I look forward to using my experience in public safety to assist Chief Whit Montgomery and the town of Killington as we form a police department,” Giolito said. “I live in the community and I want to give back to the community where I live.”
Giolito has already done that, as one of the founders of Killington Search and Rescue, a nonprofit organization specializing in backcountry rescues.
In February, the town transitioned from a constable department to a municipal police department, following a unanimous vote by the Select Board. Montgomery, who was elected as first constable by voters on Town Meeting Day, was appointed the town’s first police chief in June.
Montgomery said he looked forward to having Giolito on the force.
“Bob possesses the skills, knowledge and experience to excel in this position and in this town,” he said. “His law enforcement background and education, as well as wilderness leadership, makes him particularly well-suited to serve our community. This is a great fit.”
Giolito is a graduate of Unity College in Maine and is a full-time police officer certified by the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council. He also spent three years doing ski patrol for Killington Resort.
“The positive relationships and stellar reputation Bob has built with other agencies in our region will be a big plus to our new police department and a valuable asset to the community,” said Town manager Seth Webb. “We are fortunate to have him on our team.”
Giolito has a police dog, Mitch, who works with him in drug detection for DMV enforcement; however, Mitch will not join Giolito on the job in Killington.
Giolito will continue to work Monday through Friday for DMV enforcement and will be on call and on patrol nights, weekends and holidays for Killington.
josh.ogorman@rutlandherald.com
Robert Giolito is bringing his extensive law enforcement experience to the recently formed Killington Police Department, where he will serve as deputy chief.
The 38-year-old served for 10 years as a trooper with the Vermont State Police. He’s also a former member of the Rutland County Sheriff’s Department and — in addition to his 10-hour-a-week, $23-an-hour position at Killington — is currently an inspector with the Department of Motor Vehicles Commercial Enforcement Unit.
“I look forward to using my experience in public safety to assist Chief Whit Montgomery and the town of Killington as we form a police department,” Giolito said. “I live in the community and I want to give back to the community where I live.”
Giolito has already done that, as one of the founders of Killington Search and Rescue, a nonprofit organization specializing in backcountry rescues.
In February, the town transitioned from a constable department to a municipal police department, following a unanimous vote by the Select Board. Montgomery, who was elected as first constable by voters on Town Meeting Day, was appointed the town’s first police chief in June.
Montgomery said he looked forward to having Giolito on the force.
“Bob possesses the skills, knowledge and experience to excel in this position and in this town,” he said. “His law enforcement background and education, as well as wilderness leadership, makes him particularly well-suited to serve our community. This is a great fit.”
Giolito is a graduate of Unity College in Maine and is a full-time police officer certified by the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council. He also spent three years doing ski patrol for Killington Resort.
“The positive relationships and stellar reputation Bob has built with other agencies in our region will be a big plus to our new police department and a valuable asset to the community,” said Town manager Seth Webb. “We are fortunate to have him on our team.”
Giolito has a police dog, Mitch, who works with him in drug detection for DMV enforcement; however, Mitch will not join Giolito on the job in Killington.
Giolito will continue to work Monday through Friday for DMV enforcement and will be on call and on patrol nights, weekends and holidays for Killington.
josh.ogorman@rutlandherald.com
Comment: So far all chiefs and no indians. I advocated for an increased police budget so we could get increased patrols during the off season when a lot of break ins occur. Hopefully there is more staffing to come.
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