Asian Officer Sues Bergen County Police | Newark News

An Asian police officer in Bergen County, New Jersey, is suing his department for racial discrimination after being passed over for a sergeant promotion despite scoring higher than the next candidate — and claims he’s the only Asian officer in the force, facing a hostile work environment. With a stellar background including stints with the DEA and State Police, and leadership roles in the Fraternal Order of Police, he’s seeking compensation and legal fees, alleging the decision was racially motivated and violated New Jersey’s anti-discrimination law. The borough hasn’t responded yet — but this case could shake up policing in the area. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/08f97285b795bc0b