Deputy Chief Kirchner Reflects on 37 Years with the BPD

February 27, 2026

Burlington Police Deputy Chief Robert “Moose” Kirchner began his law enforcement career in 1989 and talks about his successful and satisfying 37 years with Burlington Police Department.

Tad Stephanak

Thaddeus (Tad) Stephanak is BCAT’s Social Media Director and Production Coordinator. Tad is a regular contributor to BNEWS and produces our BNEWS Specials, Burlington Life and several of our special features including Chamber Spotlight, Eye on Nature and Local Economic Development. A graduate of Emerson College Tad spent many years in Los Angeles employed in the entertainment industry before returning back east and has been with BCAT since 2007.

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Deputy Chief Kirchner Reflects on 37 Years with the BPD