Can you get an attorney to help you with a Notice of Proposed Disqualification (NOPD) from the NYPD?
The simple answer is yes.
The NYPD has recently started interviewing psychologically disqualified NYPD Police Officer candidates who received a NOPD, after the candidate was evaluated by an independent psychologist and their psychologist submitted an expert report
New York City Personnel Services Bulletin 100-10R addresses the process of appealing a civil service job disqualification.
New York State Civil Service Law and the New York City Charter authorized the DCAS Commissioner to disqualify a candidate for medical or psychological reasons.
Throughout my 18 years of experience as a civil service disqualification appeals attorney,
For those interested in a job with the New York State Department of Correctional Services, there is information regarding the psychological screening program for correction officer trainee candidates on line which covers an overview of the screening program, lists the psychological tests administered, and explains the rating system. It also provides a breakdown of the
The NYPD re-interviews candidates who receive NYPD psychological NOPD emails. This re-interview most often occurs at NYPD Psychological Services in East Elmhurst.
The only way to get a re-interview is by appealing your NYPD psychological NOPD within 30 days.
Below is a video describing the NYPD disqualification appeal process. Please feel free to call 516-248-3494
Candidates who fail to provide requested documents during the application process for police officer will have their file marked discontinued. There is no appeal from a discontinued status.
Candidates that receive a NOPD or Notice of Proposed Disqualification have thirty (30) days to appeal their disqualification.
To succeed in an appeal it is best to
May, 2021 – “Kevin Sheerin did an excellent job with my appeal. A straight shooter that gets you to the finish line with ease. Highly knowledgeable and thorough. Reasonably priced and worth every penny. I highly recommend his services!”
Daniel G.
March 23, 2021 – “I was found psychologically qualified after a second
If you received a Notice of Proposed Disqualification (NOPD) in your email inbox you can appeal. If you receive a NYPD psychological, medical or character/background disqualification, I offer a free consultation. Please feel free to call 516-248-3494 or email me at kevin@sheerinlaw.com to arrange for your free consultation. Two factors are crucial in your disqualification
As a civil service attorney with more than 18 years of experience, I have successfully helped many of my clients win their NYPD disqualification appeal. I can help you too.
RECENT CLIENT REVIEWS AFTER SECOND INTERVIEW:
May, 2021 – “Kevin Sheerin did an excellent job with my appeal. A straight shooter that gets you
What are some of the reasons a candidate can be psychologically (psych) disqualified for the NYPD police officer title or other civil service titles?
If a candidate had an IEP (Individual Education Plan) in school, some NYPD psychologists see this as a reason to disqualify a candidate. The NYPD psychologist will ask you to sign
One of my clients was recently called to a second psychological interview with the NYPD.
The interview lasted 3 1/2 hours.
What can you take from this?
One, is that these interviews and processes are not taken lightly. If that were true, the psychologist would not have spent 3 1/2 hours with the candidate and