Crime & Safety
Greenburgh Picks Interim Police Chief
The interim chief replaces Chief Chris McNerney who will be going to work for the county.
GREENBURGH, NY — The Town of Greenburgh has picked an interim police chief to replace retiring Police Chief Chris McNerney. Captain Brian J. Ryan will become the interim chief Aug. 26.
A permanent police chief will be appointed in 2020 after the administration of a civil service promotional exam.
Ryan is a 30-year veteran of the police department and has an outstanding record of experience and achievement, Supervisor Paul Feiner said in an email.
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He has worked in every division of the department, with his most recent assignment as the commanding officer of the Detective Division.
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The Greenburgh Police Community Advisory Commission participated in the selection process.
Ryan will be formally introduced at the Aug. 28 town board meeting.
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