Binghamton Police Near Full Staffing for First Time in Decades

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The Binghamton Police Department is on track to reach full staffing levels for the first time in roughly 20 years. Mayor Jared Kraham announced that 20 new police recruits recently began pre-academy training, and once they graduate in the fall, the department is expected to be fully staffed.

Why it matters

Reaching full staffing would allow the Binghamton Police Department to expand community policing efforts, including increased bike and foot patrols throughout neighborhoods. While crime rates in the city are currently at record lows, officials say efforts to improve public safety will continue, with a focus on supporting officers through training, equipment, and resources.

The details

The 20 new police recruits recently began pre-academy training at City Hall. Once the group graduates in the fall, the Binghamton Police Department is expected to be fully staffed for the first time in roughly 20 years.

• The 20 new police recruits recently began pre-academy training at City Hall.
• The new recruits are expected to graduate in the fall.

What’s next

Once the new recruits graduate in the fall, the Binghamton Police Department is expected to be fully staffed for the first time in roughly 20 years.