Greenburgh Police Chief To Leave For County Job

GREENBURGH, NY — The Town of Greenburgh chief of police will be resigning to go work for the county. Chief Chris T. McNerney will become the chief criminal investigator for the Westchester County District Attorney's Office.

District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino Jr. said his years of experience in Westchester will make him a good fit to lead the county's investigators and intelligence efforts.

"Chief McNerney has an impressive, well-rounded background and has cultivated important relationships throughout the law enforcement community," Scarpino said in a prepared statement.

"His 25-year career includes the study, practice and enforcement of the law," he said. "I look forward to working with Chief McNerney as he joins us in our mission to make Westchester County safer and more secure."

McNerney will begin at the DA's office Monday, Aug. 26, taking over from Matt Tormey, who resigned to pursue another position.

McNerney will lead a staff which includes 35 criminal investigators and will be member of the DA's executive team. He will also oversee the Westchester Intelligence Center.

Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said McNerney informed the town board of his intention to leave.

The board will be interviewing the three police captains for the position of interim police chief and will appoint a permanent chief after a civil service promotional test in administered in March 2020.

"Greenburgh's loss is the district attorney's gain," Feiner said. "We appreciate the hard work and outstanding service given to the town by Chief Chris McNerney and wish him great successes.

"He ran a great department, was hard working smart and innovative and will be missed," he said.

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