She called police in an emotional crisis. She says the responding officer raped her.

NBC New York reports that a Westchester County woman has filed a civil lawsuit against former Harrison Police Lieutenant Robert Carlucci, alleging he sexually assaulted her after she called police for help during a mental health crisis in August 2023 while intoxicated and experiencing suicidal ideation. The reporting demonstrates strong journalistic rigor: reporter Chris Glorioso obtained and documented phone and radio recordings corroborating key details (Carlucci initially promising to bring a witness, then dismissing backup upon arrival), secured statements from the plaintiff's attorneys and the accused's legal counsel, and included official responses from prosecutors and police leadership. The article notes that Westchester County prosecutors declined to pursue criminal charges citing insufficient evidence in August 2024, but identified potential policy violations; Carlucci subsequently retired in September 2024 while under administrative leave, preventing departmental disciplinary action. Critical gaps include the absence of body camera footage (unclear whether lieutenants were required to wear them under department protocol) and limited detail on the prosecutor's specific evidentiary findings. Watch for outcomes of the civil lawsuit and any further internal investigation by Harrison Police Department into potential policy violations.