PUBLIC SQUARE is a VPT initiative addressing issues of concern to Vermonters. Mixing documentary footage, thoughtful insight, in-depth panel discussions and more, we’ll keep you informed about local events and issues that affect your lives.

Vermont's Canadian Border: How secure should it be?

Thursday, July 26th, at 8:00 pm

With the latest mandates from the Homeland Security Administration, passports and immigration reform as hot-button issues, the historic relationship between Vermont and our closest Canadian neighbor may change forever. This live program will combine a documentary report, studio discussion and call-in on the timely issue of border security. The key questions will be how much security Vermont needs along its border with Canada and how the border may change in the future.

Joining host Kristin Carlson will be:

• Chuck Ross
  Vermont State Director
  U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy
  
  
• Patricia Sears
  Downtown Development Coordinator
  Newport City Renaissance Project

Viewers are encouraged to call in with questions. A toll-free number will be announced during the program.

Community Resources

Swanton Sector of the United States Border Patrol
Provides law enforcement support for the State of Vermont; Clinton, Essex, Franklin, St. Lawrence and Herkimer counties of New York; and Coos, Grafton and Carroll counties of New Hampshire.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Vermont Service Center

Vermont Department of Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety is Vermont’s largest law enforcement agency. The Department’s statutory purpose is to promote the detection and prevention of crime, to participate in searches for lost and missing persons, and to assist in cases of statewide or local disasters or emergencies. In order to carry out this purpose the Department is organized into four divisions

• Vermont State Police
• Vermont Emergency Management
• Criminal Justice Services
• Fire Safety