Crime & Safety

Drama, Lawsuit Continues within Tarrytown Police Department

Lt. McGee has been with the force for more than three decades.

Claiming some members are frustrated by, angry at and in fear of him, the Tarrytown Police Benevolent Association president publicly complained about Lt. Donald McGee to the Board of Trustees Monday.

McGee, who is one of the subjects of a racial discrimination lawsuit, has been with the force for more than three decades, and is the subject of an outside investigation for possible misconduct, reports The Journal News. He does not have a history of being the subject of any disciplinary matters, according to the publication.

“Members of our union on a daily basis voice their frustrations, anger and fear of Lt. McGee,” said PBA President Dennis Smith, as reported by The Journal News. “They worry who will be targeted next. People are afraid to make a mistake… They worry about retaliation …”

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