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
Good News… The number of candidates getting their disqualification reversed at second psychological interviews has increased.
However, in order to get a chance at a second interview, you MUST first file a NYPD NOPD Psychological Disqualification Appeal. If you receive a second interview you are best served to know the issues that were
If a candidate had an Individual Education Plan (IEP) in school, some NYPD psychologists will consider 
that a reason for disqualification. The NYPD psychologist will ask you to sign an authorization to get your school records. When the records are received they will review them and determine if the issues you had in school
One of the major pitfalls made by candidates is failing to admit very minor issues.
One example of a minor issue is doing poorly when you first enter college. When transitioning from high school to college, some candidates end up on academic probation. If you go to an oral psychological interview and deny poor performance
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.
Our firm continues to help candidates that have been disqualified from the NYPD. For more than 18 years we have assisted those who received letters for NYPD psychological, NYPD medical or NYPD character or background disqualification. In each of these areas we have had success in appealing the grounds for disqualification.
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If you were disqualified as a candidate for a law enforcement or other civil service position for psychological reasons, the first thing you should do is hire an experienced and qualified disqualification appeal lawyer, who thoroughly understands the appeal process and will examine your particular case to determine whether or not you have grounds
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
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
The following video explains the NYPD psychological disqualification appeal process, and the steps you must take in order to succeed.
It outlines the NYPD psychological Notice of Proposed Disqualification (NOPD) steps, followed by what you should do if you receive a Notice for a second (2nd) interview. It further explains what you