After Liang Conviction, NYPD to Pair Rookie Cops With Experienced Officer in Vertical Patrols

The conviction of Peter Liang has raised questions about rookie officer training within the NYPD. Liang was conducting a vertical patrol in a darkened stairwell with another rookie cop in 2014 when Liang fired his weapon. The bullet ricocheted and killed Akai Gurley, who was unarmed. As part of its efforts to improve policing safety, the NYPD is now pairing two rookie officers with one more experienced field officer. Pei-Sze Cheng reports.