According to the lawsuit, she applied for the position in September 2011, passed the horseback riding test and went for an interview at police headquarters Dec. 7. Finkle walked to the interview room, "she was confronted" by Police Chief William McMahon, who wanted to know why Finkle was applying for the position, the lawsuit states. After talking with Finkle, McMahon "said 'good luck' and walked away," according to the suit.