“Can candidates who have had psychotherapy in the past be NYPD Police Officers?” If I am on anti-depressants will this prevent me from being hired by the NYPD? The NYPD does not automatically disqualify a candidate from being hired as Read More …
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Psychological Assessment – Can Therapy prevent the NYPD from hiring you?
“Can candidates who have had psychotherapy in the past be NYPD Police Officers?” If I go to therapy/counseling or have been to therapy/counseling in the past, will this prevent me from being hired by the NYPD? The NYPD does not Read More …
Psychological Assessment – What does the psychological exam entail?
“Can candidates who have had psychotherapy in the past be NYPD Police Officers?” What does the psychological exam entail? The NYPD Police Officer written exam is long and tedious. You will want to come prepared, as you will be expected Read More …
Can you have bad vision and become a NYPD Police Officer?
The vision requirements for becoming a police officer go beyond just correctable eyesight and whether you can wear glasses or contacts. Police Officers can wear glasses or contacts, but there are still some things to consider. Vision Correction. Vision can be Read More …
How can I become a Police Officer in New York?
Before applying to become an officer with the NYPD, candidates who meet the hiring prerequisites outlined in the paragraph below must first take the written civil service exam. Candidates who pass the civil service exam must next apply to the Read More …
Why Hiring an Attorney to Help with Your Disqualification Appeal is Worth it
Discouragement is often the first feeling that comes over a candidate after they receive a NYPD NOPD. Followed by conversations with friends and family about how unfair the system is or how others with worse histories, problems or incidents were Read More …
If You Fail the NYPD Psychological Review You Must Appeal or Your Case will be Dismissed
There is some confusion among candidates about whether they must appeal the 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 Read More …
NYPD Psychological Appeals – One Chance to Appeal if you Fail the Psych Test
As a NYPD disqualification appeals lawyer with more than 19 years of experience, Kevin Sheerin has assisted many disqualified candidates who failed the NYPD Psych Test and received either a Notice of Proposed Disqualification (NOPD) or a final Notice of Read More …
Appealing Failed NYPD Psychological Test – (Psychologists use California POST manual)
I represent Candidates who fail their NYPD Psychological evaluation for law-enforcement positions. If you receive a psychological disqualification, it is important to understand that the NYPD uses a variety of courses to determine a candidate’s suitability. Some candidates say or Read More …
What to do if you fail the NYPD Psych Test
In the event you fail the NYPD Psychological Test you will receive (by email) a Notice of Proposed Disqualification stating that you are psychologically disqualified from the NYPD Police Officer title. You have thirty days from the date of the Read More …