Sex crime units boosted

State and local police, along with social workers and prosecutors continue to expand the state special units that investigate sex crimes. The Legislature intended to have the entire state covered by the special units as of July 1st, but officials say they hope to have the units in place by the end of the year. The units have trained police and others who do nothing but investigate sex crimes. Officials say the state's existing units in Chittenden and two other counties have proven their effectiveness.