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Prosecutor wins approval for criminal intelligence analyst and victim advocate positions after split vote
Summary
The county approved two positions requested by the prosecutor’s office — a criminal intelligence/forensic analyst and an additional victim advocate — following debate on workload, costs and use of outside providers; the vote was 4–3 on the final motion.
Prosecuting Attorney Vicki Becker asked the Elkhart County commissioners to approve two staff additions: a criminal intelligence analyst who performs forensic downloads and analysis of digital devices, and a victim advocate position to provide statutorily mandated notifications and support for victims.
“The role of the victim advocate is mandated by statute,” Becker said, adding that victim advocates provide notifications about meaningful hearings and plea negotiations and that advocates have training in victim services. On the criminal analyst position she told the…
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