Why Abusive Cops Linger in the NYPD's Ranks

The Brian Lehrer Show | Dec 5, 2014

The New York Police Department were pioneers in using computer statistics to spot crime trends. So why can't they spot the bad apples in their ranks? Robert Lewis, WNYC reporter, talks about his investigation into the NYPD's flawed self-policing and explains why Officer Pantaleo's record didn't raise red flags prior to the Garner case.

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