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Residents call for community-driven police chief selection as Binghamton investigation continues
Summary
Public commenters and several council members urged a public, inclusive process to select the next Binghamton police chief amid an ongoing investigation into the department’s leadership and recent vehicle incidents.
Residents and council members urged an open, community-driven process to select the city’s next police chief during public comment at the Binghamton City Council business meeting on Aug. 27, citing an ongoing investigation and concerns about police culture.
The public’s call came after multiple speakers described frustration with how personnel decisions have been handled and with recent incidents involving Binghamton Police Department (BPD) vehicles. “We deserve to know how it's being spent and why it's being spent,” resident Kenneth Brown said when referencing damage to BPD cruisers and a July incident under investigation.
Why it matters: The selection of a police chief affects department leadership, hiring and discipline, and community trust.…
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