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Binghamton Council approves state-funded domestic-violence analyst amid privacy concerns
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Binghamton City Council on Wednesday approved an ordinance and companion resolution to add a lead domestic-violence analyst paid at about $85,000 to the police budget and to accept state STRIVE/SCRIBE funding.
Binghamton City Council on Wednesday approved an ordinance and companion resolution to accept state funding for a lead domestic-violence analyst in the Binghamton Police Department and to enter an agreement with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services for the STRIVE/SCRIBE program.
The measure, introduced as O25-36 to amend the 2025 police budget and followed by resolution R25-37, passed on roll calls of 4-1. Council member Rathbone cast the lone no vote on both items.
Council members said the position — a full-time lead domestic-violence analyst — will be paid about $85,000 a year and is funded in part through the statewide STRIVE/SCRIBE initiative to improve violent-crime analysis and victim services. Supporters described the role as…
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