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 you and prepare you for any re-interview. If you are unsuccessful you have an appeal to the New York City Civil…

  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 disposition in your court case. If you were suspended in school you would have to say you were suspended in school.…

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 health history. The psychologist will request documents from as far back as pediatrician records which often makes candidates wonder if the…

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 only opportunity to have your Psychological Services Assessment section file reviewed during this administrative process will be at this time.…

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 be able to get your background history and the complete story of your application process any interaction you may have had…

  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 or appeal to the local Civil Service Commission. You can only choose one. You cannot file an Article 78 after…

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 Civil Service Commission.…