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Binghamton City Council Passes Contested Police Reform Plan
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“So when is the next meeting? What is the next step? We don’t have that.”
Andrew Cuomo
Binghamton Police Reform Plan Aims For Transparency, But Is It Enough?
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“For every officer when you get their badge number, you should be able to look up their service record, and it should be easy.”
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Citing Foul Language, Binghamton City Council Cuts Short Police Reform Hearing
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“I get the frustration of the callers, we do understand decorum, but again, setting the tone without being condescending is important.”
Binghamton Deputy Mayor Jared Kraham Enters Mayoral Race
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The Republican has been a part of Mayor Rich David’s administration since 2014.
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New York’s GOP Leaders Defend Law Enforcement In Southern Tier
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“Having a conversation about inequities or injustices is not mutually exclusive from supporting the men and women of law enforcement.”
Binghamton Police
Southern Tier Activists Form Coalition For ‘People’s Protection’
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The coalition comes after a push by NY law enforcement to add protections for police.
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What Happens When Social Workers Go On Police Calls? The Southern Tier Is Trying It Out
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Sarah Harding has a police radio and a bullet proof vest. She checks in with 911 dispatch as she starts her day. But she’s not a police officer. Harding is a clinical social worker with the Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier. Meeting People In A Crisis Harding goes on police calls when a person might be having a mental health crisis. Sometimes, people are a bit wary of speaking with her. “They see you coming and [they say] ‘who’s that? what’s that for?'” she said.