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Long Island gets Blue Alert system to help search for suspects who assault police officers

Long Island officials announced on Friday the implementation of the Blue Alert system, which will have "all eyes and ears out on the streets" looking for suspects who commit violence against law enforcement officers. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports. Credit: Newsday/Drew Singh

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