RIP: The NYPD is mourning its Det. Brian Simonsen, who was killed by friendly fire while responding to a botched robbery last night in Queens. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/2SLH5fP | CBS New York

1.9K views · 32 reactions | MOURNING FOR MARTINEZ: New Yorkers and members of the NYPD came together to honor the life of NYPD Officer Alexis Martinez, who was found dead along with his father in his Soundview apartment. https://tinyurl.com/yhpjwhdz | News 12 Brooklyn | Facebook

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