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
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I have been a New York Civil Service Law Attorney for more than 18 years and I can help you with your disqualification appeal for the NYPD, NYC
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
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March 23, 2021 – “I was found psychologically qualified after a second
This is a short video about the New York City Civil Service Law Section 61, known as the 1 in 3 rule.
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What can be expected in the NYPD psychological testing process?
The NYPD will give you a written exam consisting of hundreds of questions. After the examination is scored you will be called to meet with a NYPD Psychological staff member for an oral psychological interview.
You may be asked questions about your answers given on
If your goal is to become a police officer, you must do considerable homework before filling out any forms, meeting with any investigator or attending any psychological evaluation.
You must research your school records, obtain your school transcript, and be ready to discuss any disciplinary history, as well as any withdrawals and/or failed classes. You
There has been a sharp increase in the percentage of candidates appealing their NYPD NOPD psychological disqualification, and subsequently succeeding at a second interview.
But, before you can get a second interview you must appeal your disqualification.
It’s good to get the facts before you act.
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The first notice you will receive when you are NYPD disqualified is a Notice of Proposed Disqualification or NOPD. You will have 30 days to respond to this NOPD. It is recommended that you consult with an attorney to protect your rights and make the most compelling arguments to increase your chances of getting a