Recently the number of candidates getting their disqualification reversed at a 2nd psych interview has increased.
You must file an NOPD Appeal to have a chance at a second interview. If you receive a 2nd interview you are best served to know the issues that were raised in your disqualification and the arguments made by
This video will help you understand the NYPD Character Disqualification Factors. What can offset background disqualifications? NYPD Character disqualifications can be appealed after receipt of NOPD or NOD notifications.
If you have been arrested you must check that you have been arrested on your APD5. Frequently, candidates give the excuse that someone told me
It’s not going to get any worse you are currently disqualified- it can only get better. You have two chances to succeed: you could win at a reinterview at the NOPD Notice of Proposed Disqualification phase. It is always important to have all good mental health professionals and attorneys to help and guide
If you have been arrested you must check that you have been arrested on your APD5. Frequently, candidates give the excuse that someone told me my arrest was sealed. This will not work. If you have been arrested you must state you were arrested and when you were arrested no matter what the
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
There is some confusion among candidates about whether they must appeal and NYPD psych NOPD. (Notice of Proposed Disqualification)
To clarify: you must appeal an NYPD NOPD psychological disqualification at the NOPD stage or your appeal will be dismissed.
The Psychological Assessment section file may only be reviewed by a licensed health care professional. Your
When you receive a civil service job disqualification such as NYPD psych disqualification or/and FDNY medical disqualification it’s crucial you mean with the civil service law attorney to discuss your case.
An attorney who is knowledgeable in the area will be able to describe the appeal process and its three steps. The attorney will
New York State Civil Service Law sect 76 allows permanent civil service employees to appeal disciplinary penalties.
The statute states in pertinent part: http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/lawssrch.cgi?NVLWO:
The New York City Civil Service Commission website explains the Commission’s role in the process:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/csc/html/appeals/s76disciplinary.shtml
After receiving discipline an employee may choose to file a lawsuit or Article 78
Video describing the NYPD psychological disqualification appeal process and the steps that will help you succeed. NYPD psych NOPD steps followed by what to do if you receive a Notice for a 2nd interview. What you should do if you receive a NOD or Notice of Disqualification which can be appealed to the NYC
Candidates may have an overflowing inbox with 25, 50 or 100 emails a day. If you miss a Notice of Proposed Disqualification NOPD email for an NYPD psychological disqualification or a Notice of Disqualification NOD and you do not respond within 30 days your appeal may be dismissed.
Candidates may claim, “I never got it!”