The Vermont State Police, local police, social workers and prosecutors are continuing to expand throughout the state special units that investigate sex crimes.
The goal of the Legislature had been to have the entire state covered by the special units as of July 1. Now officials say they hope to have the units in place by the end of the year.
Detective Sgt. Ingrid Jonas, the special investigative unit coordinator for the state police, says the efforts are in full gear. But she says it’s a work in progress.
The units have trained police and others who do nothing but investigate sex crimes.
Officials say the state’s two oldest units, from Chittenden County and Franklin and Grand Isle counties, have proven their worth.