( CNN ) -- New York City Police Commissioner William Bratton ordered an extensive review of the NYPD 's training procedures after the death of Eric Garner , the man who was held in a choke hold and died while police attempted to arrest him , Bratton announced at a press conference Tuesday . After a two-hour meeting with NYPD Training Commissioner Ben Tucker on Tuesday morning , Bratton ordered a `` top to bottom review of all the training that this department provides to its personnel , specifically focusing on force , how do we train our officers for a takedown , how do we train them to use the various levels of force that they 're authorized to use . '' `` I would anticipate that coming out of this effort that there will be a re-training of every member of the New York City Police Department in the weeks , months and potential years ahead , '' Bratton said . Bratton also said a group of officers will go to the Los Angeles Police Department next week for further training . Bratton led the LAPD from 2002 to 2009 when it went through a `` phenomenal review '' of its force policies under the guidance of a federal judge . `` They probably have the most contemporary policies on use of force training that I seek to take advantage of , '' Bratton said . In addition , Bratton said he met with the assistant director for the FBI Tuesday morning to discuss their monitoring of the incident . Bratton also said that based on his experience with similar matters he would not be surprised if the U.S. attorney decided to open a civil rights violation investigation . A vigil was held for Garner on Tuesday evening and the NYPD was to assist with the funeral on Wednesday morning in Brooklyn . Confronted by police trying to arrest him for allegedly selling illegal cigarettes , Garner raised both hands in the air and , with passive defiance , told the officers not to touch him . Seconds later , a video shows the officer behind him grab the 350-pound man in a choke hold and pull him to the sidewalk , rolling him onto his stomach . `` I ca n't breathe ! I ca n't breathe ! '' Garner said repeatedly , his cries muffled into the pavement . The video of the July 17 skirmish shows the Staten Island man lying on the ground motionless after the incident . An asthmatic , Garner was later declared dead at a nearby hospital , according to CNN affiliate WCBS . Police said he suffered a heart attack and died en route to the hospital . `` This is a terrible tragedy that occurred . ... A terrible tragedy that no family should have to experience , '' said New York Mayor Bill de Blasio , calling the video of the incident `` very troubling . '' Police said that 43-year-old Garner , a father of six , had a lengthy criminal history , including more than 30 arrests , and had been previously arrested for selling untaxed cigarettes in May . Officer Daniel Pantaleo , who is seen on the video choking Garner , was put on modified assignment and stripped of his badge and gun as the New York Police Department continues to investigate the incident , WCBS reported . The choke hold tactic is prohibited by the NYPD . Opinion : What led to choke hold death . Two EMTs and two paramedics have been suspended without pay , Erika Hellstrom , vice president of development at Richmond University Medical Center , said in an e-mail . In a statement , Patrolmen 's Benevolent Association President Patrick J. Lynch called Pantaleo 's reassignment `` a completely unwarranted , kneejerk reaction for political reasons . '' He said the move `` effectively pre-judges this case and denies the officer the very benefit of a doubt that has long been part of the social contract that allows police officers to face the risks of this difficult and complex job . '' On July 19 , Garner 's friends and family rallied alongside the Rev . Al Sharpton in Upper Manhattan , demanding a full investigation into Garner 's death , according to WCBS . Garner 's wife was set to speak at the rally but found herself too emotional , WCBS reported . New York photographer Joel Graham was at the demonstration , which lasted for two hours . He shared his photographs with CNN iReport , and said he captured them while walking alongside protesters who traveled from New Brighton Church to the store where the choke hold incident took place . `` This crowd was composed of good , well-meaning people who understood that peace was the only option and were adamant that things remain calm over Eric 's death . I have been to protests that have been violent , but this crowd reflected who Eric was , '' he said . Graham , an area resident , had a familiar relationship with Garner . `` I am an urban art photographer , and I will talk to everyone on the streets of New York City , '' he said , explaining that he would occasionally chat with Garner while taking photos near the Staten Island Ferry . `` I had empathy for Eric and how he must have felt trying to catch his breath , and sympathy for the family . This was a heartfelt emotional protest because everyone loved Eric , '' he said . Family of woman beaten by California patrol officer plans to sue . New York City to pay $ 100,000 settlement to Brooklyn man beaten by cops . Oklahoma father dies in police encounter after mother slaps daughter . CNN 's Susan Candiotti and Elizabeth Landers contributed to this report .
NYPD commissioner orders review of training procedures after choke hold death . Re-training will specifically focus on use of force . Two EMTs , two paramedics suspended without pay , medical center official says . Comment: