Tarrytown Police Officer Sues Department over Racial Discrimination

Tarrytown Police Officer Derrick Purdie, the only African-American officer on the force, has sued the department in federal court alleging racial discrimination, according to The Journal News.

Purdie claims he was unjustly disciplined and humiliated when he was charged with a felony after pulling a prank on Lt. Donald McGee, something Purdie claims white officers had done without repercussions.

Chief Scott Brown is alleged to have repeatedly told Purdie to resign, which the 11-year veteran officer refused, and Purdie was eventually charged with the felony and booked in front of other officers. Purdie remains on the force but was suspended for a time without pay, writes The Journal News’ Greg Shillinglaw.

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