Breaking down the NYPD's vetting and hiring process

Name: Breaking down the NYPD's vetting and hiring process
Uploaded: 2025-07-11T18:32:00-0400
Duration: 3 min 6 s
Description: There are new details on the 31 NYPD officers accused of lying on their applications and failing critical background checks. Sources say the department uncovered this while investigating the commander who oversaw the hiring process. CBS News New York investigative reporter Mahsa Saeidi takes a closer look into how officers are vetted and hired.

There are new details on the 31 NYPD officers accused of lying on their applications and failing critical background checks. Sources say the department uncovered this while investigating the commander who oversaw the hiring process. CBS News New York investigative reporter Mahsa Saeidi takes a closer look into how officers are vetted and hired.