There is some confusion among candidates about whether they must appeal a NYPD psychological review Notice of Proposed Disqualification (NOPD). To clarify: YES, you must appeal a 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…
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. It is crucial that…
If you receive a NYPD Psychological Disqualification you may be frustrated or disappointed in the psychological disqualification appeals process after having put so much time and effort into your application. Mistakes are made during the applicant examinations. That is why there is an appeal process. You must be very careful when hiring a psychologist to represent…
If you receive a NYPD NOPD psychological disqualification you must interview the psychologist you want to hire to represent you or face severe regrets afterwards. There are psychologists charging very low fees to represent disqualified NYPD candidates in psychological disqualification appeals which may seem like a great chance to get reinstated to the NYPD Police…
If you received a Notice of Proposed Disqualification (NOPD), you can appeal. There are two factors that are crucial in Psychological Disqualification Appeal(s). The first is that you properly follow the appeal process. The second is the facts of your case. It is vital that you consult with someone (both an appeals attorney and a Mental…
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 for…
The NYPD Candidate Assessment Division requires candidates print and prepare the following forms prior to reporting for their formal interview with an investigator: CAS-11 Gun Security Form CAS-15 Inquiry Regarding Conviction for Misdemeanor Crimes of Domestic Violence CAS-16 Request for School Records CAS-19 Request for Candidate’s Employment Records CAS-25 Authorization for Release of Information CAS-29…
I represent Candidates who receive NYPD psychological disqualifications. Psychological evaluations for law-enforcement positions should use a variety of courses to determine the candidate’s suitability. Frequently candidates will say or will hear from others that they failed the written psychological. The written psychological exam is only one portion of the candidate’s exam and generally the following…
When the Civilian Complaint Review Board (“CCRB”) substantiates allegations of misconduct against a NYPD member, it can recommend the following types of discipline, in descending order of severity: Charges and Specifications are recommended for the most serious allegations of misconduct. Charges launch an administrative prosecution in the NYPD Trial Room. An officer may lose vacation days,…
Although the written and physical fitness tests are vital components of the NYPD process, candidates must also pass the following tests: Background and character investigation Oral psychological assessment Medical evaluation Candidates must be successful in all three of the above checks in order to make it through to the next round. Character checks may involve contacting…
