Manchester Police Department

Police - Manchester, VT Skip to main content search menu Search Our Town Helpful Information Visit Us Appalachian Trail Administration Accounting & Finance Assessor Economic Development Emergency Management Fire Health Officer Operations Division & HR Parks & Recreation Dana L. The Department is comprised of eight full-time, sworn police officers and four full-time dispatchers. The Department also includes numerous part-time, sworn police officers and dispatchers. Chief Blanchard's Biography James Blanchard was sworn in as Chief on July 31, 2026 after serving the department in a variety of roles for nearly two decades. Chief Blanchard began his law enforcement career with the Bennington County Sheriff's Department before joining the Manchester Police Department in 2007. Throughout his career with the department, he has served in patrol and supervisory assignments, gaining experience in investigations, department administration, and community policing. Non-emergency: (802) 362-2121. Dial 911 for emergencies.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Manchester village, VT has an estimated population of 642.