LIVE NOW: Chopper 2 is over the Brooklyn Bridge where the NYPD are conducting a training exercise. | CBS New York

ALWAYS TRAINING, ALWAYS READY TO PROTECT NYC The video demonstrates how the NYPD continually trains in a variety of conditions and scenarios to ensure we are prepared and ready during a variety of crisis situations. Here you can see our Aviation Unit working with members of the Emergency Services Unit at our training facility in Brooklyn. | NYPD

90K views · 1.6K reactions | After 6 months of Police Academy training, "Gun & Shield Day" is both a memorable and proud day for recruits. On this day they receive their firearm and shields before officially graduating the academy. For Probationary Police Officer Senft it was a special day because he received the same shield that both his father and grandfather wore as police officers. He hopes to follow in their footsteps and continue the legacy. | NYPD | Facebook