Behind The Blue Wall: Ex-NYPD Undercover Detective's Lawsuit Reveals Denied Backup, Racism, And Betrayal That Could Have Gotten Him Killed

Olsen, a Marine veteran, alleges that he faced racial discrimination and military status discrimination while working undercover in a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood.

According to Olsen's attorney, John Scola, his client's race increased the danger of his job and angered his superiors.

The lawsuit states that Olsen was left without backup from minority officers during confrontations with drug dealers, including near-fatal incidents.

On his first day of training in 2019, Olsen allegedly heard a racially-charged comment from a fellow officer:

 WATCH: IF TRUMP GOES TO JAIL, STOCK MARKET WILL CRASH

A White undercover, this will be fun." He was the only white officer in the training. This comment was the first in a series of racially-charged incidents and comments that Olsen allegedly faced when he was transferred to the Northern Manhattan Detective Bureau.

 WATCH: RFK EXPLAINS BILL GATES'S "PHILANTHROPY"

The lawsuit claims that Olsen was constantly under scrutiny as the only white undercover officer in a position typically held by minorities.

Despite facing these challenges, Olsen excelled in his role as an undercover detective. However, he alleges that he continued to face harassment and a greater risk of harm due to his race while purchasing drugs from dealers.

 PANDEMIC FALLOUT CONTINUES: SEATTLE PLANS DRASTIC SCHOOL CLOSURES

One incident cited in the lawsuit occurred just a few months into Olsen's job. He was reportedly surrounded by suspects, punched in the face, and threatened with his life during a drug buy in Harlem.

A car full of detectives allegedly witnessed the attack but did not intervene. According to Olsen, the detectives watched the attacker walk away without taking any action.

 WATCH: HILLARY CLINTON MAY HAVE MADE SOME ENEMIES WITH THIS COMPARISON...

Every undercover officer is required to have a backup officer, known as a "ghost," on the same block in case a situation becomes violent.

However, Olsen claims that fellow detectives did not want to be his ghost that day because they did not want to be associated with a white undercover officer.

 NANCY MACE STRIKES BACK: ACCUSATIONS FLY AS CONGRESSWOMAN CLAIMS STAFF PLOTTED AGAINST HER

In another incident in July 2019, Olsen had to chase down and fight a drug dealer who pulled a knife on him. Olsen was attempting to buy crack in Hamilton Heights when he encountered the dealer.

The suit alleges that other NYPD members did not inform Olsen about the presence of the other dealer, leaving him without a proper backup due to his race.

 TRUMP HAS A FEW WORDS FOR MTG AS SHE 'STIRS THE POT'

The dealer allegedly tried to get Olsen to smoke the crack to prove he was not a cop before pulling a knife and threatening him. Olsen managed to subdue the dealer but suffered injuries that kept him out of work until January 2020.

Despite these incidents, Olsen claims that he was not transferred to a different command as would typically be done after such an incident. He believes this was because his bosses were angry that he was not arresting more drug dealers.

 NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR’S WIFE SHAKES UP NEW HAMPSHIRE RACE WITH EMOTIONAL PLEA

In September 2020, Olsen tested positive for COVID-19, which reportedly angered one of his superiors. When he returned to work, he was transferred to different locations while his colleagues who also contracted COVID-19 were not transferred and were offered more overtime opportunities.

 ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER BLUNDER: PRESIDENT BIDEN'S MAJOR FUMBLE AT WNBA CELEBRATION

The lawsuit also alleges that Olsen did not receive fair evaluations compared to his peers, which limited his opportunities for career advancement within the NYPD.

Olsen claims that his bosses made his life as uncomfortable as possible, with one superior telling him that he was being singled out because he was a military guy. Olsen ultimately resigned from the force in May 2020, 13 years before he would have been eligible for an NYPD pension.

Olsen's attorney, John Scola, stated that when Olsen complained about the discrimination, he was told that he was receiving harsher treatment because of his military background.

Scola argues that Olsen was forced into dangerous situations and ultimately resigned out of fear for his safety. Olsen describes his experience at the NYPD as one of the most traumatic of his life, stating that he felt the entire department was weaponized against him.

Olsen is seeking unspecified damages for race and military service discrimination. The NYPD declined to comment on the pending litigation.