Vermont state troopers charged with reckless endangerment over a 2022 beanbag round incident are referred to a restorative justice program, Court Diversion, with victim support.

Vermont State Troopers Sgt. Ryan Wood and Trooper Zachary Trocki, charged with reckless endangerment over a 2022 nonlethal beanbag round incident, are referred to a restorative justice program called Court Diversion. The victim supports the decision, which requires police officers to take responsibility for their actions and participate in a process to address the harm caused. 20% of Vermont's misdemeanor cases are referred to Court Diversion.