If you receive a NYPD Psych DQ NOPD you should appeal rather than have to explain this disqualification at every future job interview for the rest of your life.
The percentage of successful appeals has shot up recently due to the psychological re-interview policy at the NYPD. There was a time, not long ago, when
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The number of candidates getting their disqualification reversed at a second psychological interview has recently increased.
You must file a NYPD Psych DQ NOPD Appeal in order to get a chance at a second interview. If you receive a second interview you are best served to know the issues that were raised in your
Candidates are sometimes surprised by the thoroughness of the psychological exam including the written and oral components. Additionally, candidates can be shocked to learn how thorough the psychologist will be when investigating the following: school; work; interpersonal relationships; family relationships; legal issues; financial issues; substance use or abuse; alcohol use or abuse and mental
NYPD Disqualification Appeals:
The NYPD continues to send out NOPDs during the shutdown. If you receive a NOPD disqualification please feel free to contact me and we can discuss the facts of your case via ZOOM during this COVID-19 social distancing period. Please stay safe.
If you have any questions about your disqualification and would
When you receive a civil service job disqualification such as a NYPD psych dq or FDNY medical disqualification it’s crucial that you meet with a civil service law attorney to discuss your case.
An attorney who is knowledgeable in the area will be able to explain to you the three steps to the appeal
The best advice you can receive if you want to be a NYPD officer is to get your Certificates of Disposition for any arrests or summonses you may have received and your Lifetime Abstract from New York State Department of Motor Vehicles before you complete your Applicant Processing forms.
If you guess about any arrests,
We are here to assist you if you receive a NYPD Disqualification.Call us at 516-248-0040 or email: kevin@sheerinlaw.com.
There is a two step appeal process:
The first appeal is to the NYPD who will review the appeal package you submit. In the case of psychological disqualifications you may get a second psych interview.
What must I do every day as a candidate?
If you are processing to be a NYPD officer you must check your email everyday.
When you appeared at the Candidate Assessment Division you signed a form giving the NYPD permission to contact you by email.
You can receive a Character Disqualification email from APDAdmin@nypd.org
The NYPD is still issuing Notice of Proposed Disqualification (NOPD) during the current crisis. If you receive a NYPD NOPD please call 516-248-3494 or email: kevin@sheerinlaw.com. If you were suspended in school you should say you were suspended in school. Your investigator and psychologist will ask for authorizations to find out if