With more than 18 years of experience as a NYPD disqualification appeals lawyer I have helped many disqualified candidates who have received either a Notice of Proposed Disqualification (NOPD) or a final Notice of Disqualification (NOD) for psychological reasons from the NYPD.
The NOPD letter provides the candidate with an opportunity to select and hire
A Notice of Proposed Disqualification (NOPD) is the first notice you will receive when you are NYPD disqualified. You have 30 days to respond/appeal to a NOPD. It is wise to consult with an attorney to protect your rights and make the most compelling arguments to increase your chances of getting a reversal
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.
Whether or not you should appeal or withdraw from a disqualification depends on the circumstances and facts involved in your disqualification.
Sometimes allowing more time to pass between incidents that caused you to be disqualified in the first place may be a good idea. In this type of situation, you may want to withdraw
NYPD Psychologists are using the California POST Manual: Peace Officer Psychological Screening in their evaluations currently…
The purpose of this Manual is to provide consistency in the conduct of psychological evaluations and the criteria used by psychologists, both within and across law enforcement agencies. However, beyond compliance with POST regulations, there is no intent to
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.
The NYPD re-interviews candidates who receive NYPD psychological disqualifications. 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.
If your goal is to become a police officer, you must do considerable homework before filling
All prospective NYPD recruits must have a high school diploma/GED, AND either 60 semester hours of college credit or two years of full-time experience in the United States Armed Forces.
Those who do not meet these guidelines may be interested in the NYPD’s Police Cadet Corps. This work-study program places cadet recruits in paid NYPD