Annaruth Legarge, a 16-year department veteran, expressed her disillusionment, stating, "I wanted to be a detective for so long, and now being a detective makes me feel like I should have just left the job." This encapsulates the emotional toll that constant discrimination can have on someone dedicated to public service.
The detective remarks on the stark contrast when beginning her training: "But when I started training for detective there in 2023, I suddenly faced a whole new set of colleagues - and started being treated in a way that was different than my first 15 years with the NYPD." This highlights the systemic issues within the department.
Legarge illustrates the blatant discrimination, saying, "I was forced into the detail because of my race, noting that other mom detectives got exemptions." This statement clearly showcases the unequal treatment she faced as the only black detective.
Regarding the harassment she faced, she poignantly stated, "I took this job to help people and help others, not to get on the job and be mistreated and discriminated against," emphasizing her commitment to her role despite the adversity she encounters.
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