Retired Deputy Accused of Racial Profiling | Albany News

A retired sheriff’s deputy flashed a ceremonial badge at Black shoppers at a Dollar General in Brunswick, sparking accusations of racial profiling. The group, including a junior Olympic boxer and her family, felt targeted — the mom posted videos online, igniting public outcry. The deputy, Robert Patrick, admits he regretted the incident and says he should’ve stayed silent. State Police are investigating, while the Rensselaer County Sheriff warns retired officers shouldn’t display badges without authority. The store manager even issued a trespass warning to the boxer’s mom. A formal complaint could trigger a full probe. 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/a531dfd1cd3b9922