Anthony Facos Joins U.S. Attorney’s Office as District’s Law Enforcement Coordinator

Burlington, Vermont – United States Attorney Nikolas P. Kerest announced that effective today Anthony Facos has joined the U.S. Attorney’s Office as the new Law Enforcement Coordinator for the District of Vermont. 

“Tony brings extensive law enforcement knowledge and experience to this critical position,” said U.S. Attorney Kerest. “He has deep roots in the Vermont law enforcement community and is an incredibly well-respected law enforcement officer in the state. I look forward to working with Tony to continue to maintain and enhance our Office’s relationships with our law enforcement partners and community stakeholders throughout Vermont.”

Facos joins the Office with more than 35 years of state and local law enforcement experience. He spent 33 years with the Montpelier Police Department, including 13 years as Chief of Police. Most recently, Facos served as the Executive Director of the Division of Enforcement and Safety for Vermont’s Department of Motor Vehicles. Facos began his law enforcement career with the Vermont State Police’s Marine Patrol.

Facos has a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from Norwich University, in addition to training he received at the Vermont Police Academy and FBI National Academy. He has been an Executive Board Member of the FBI Albany Division’s Joint Terrorism Task Force as well as co-chair of Vermont’s Law Enforcement Advisory Board.

As Law Enforcement Coordinator, Facos’s duties will involve advising the U.S. Attorney on law enforcement issues throughout Vermont. Facos will facilitate communication among federal, state and local law enforcement within the District of Vermont. Facos will serve as liaison and conduit for state and local law enforcement agencies to bring cases for possible federal prosecution with an emphasis on reduction of violent crime. He will also promote community engagement regarding Department of Justice initiatives, law enforcement priorities, and crime prevention activities.