If you failed your NYPD Psychological Test and received a Notice of Proposed Disqualification (NOPD), you have the right to appeal. There are two crucial factors when appealing a Psychological Disqualification. 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 seasons professionals (both an appeals attorney and a Mental Health Professional – MHP) who are highly qualified and experienced in this type of appeals process. It is never a good idea to appeal a NOPD on your own, as doing so may cause you to leave out some crucial arguments that could help to turn the appeal in your favor.

If you would like the opportunity to have your disqualification reversed, please call Kevin at 516-248-0040 or email him at kevin@sheerinlaw.com to discuss your failed Psychological Test.

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Qualifying Age: 

The minimum age of appointment is 21 years old. However, candidates are eligible to take the Police Officer’s Entrance Exam at seventeen and one half (17½) years old. Candidates may take the Entrance Exam up until their 35th birthday.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Education: You must have earned 60 college credits with a minimum 2.0 GPA from an accredited institution or 2 years of active military service in the U.S. Armed Forces in order to be appointed to the title of Police Officer.

Residency: You must be a United States citizen, have a valid New York driver license and live in one of the city’s five boroughs or Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, Westchester, Putnam or Orange counties within 30 days of being hired.

Disqualifiers: Candidates will be disqualified if they have been convicted of a felony, domestic violence misdemeanor, or have been dishonorably discharged from the military. Candidates may also be disqualified if they demonstrate a history of disrespect for the law, a tendency toward violence, termination from a job for poor behavior, or not adjusting to discipline.

If you receive a NYPD Disqualification please contact me at 516-248-0040 to schedule a free phone or in-office consultation.

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KEVIN SHEERIN IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE…

This Wednesday (October 19, 2022) 10 of our clients will be appointed NYPD Police Officers!

Going through the NYPD Police Officer Candidacy can be rough on a individual both physically and mentally…

Kevin P. Sheerin is a retired attorney with the NYPD Legal Bureau who understands the complexities of Civil Service Law.  As a private attorney with more than 19 years of experience assisting Disqualified Civil Service job candidates, Kevin understands the challenges you will face and the difficulties you may have in your disqualification appeal case.

Many of the cases Kevin handles are disqualification cases. It is imperative that you call a Civil Service attorney to discuss your case. There are three types of disqualifications:  medical, psychological, and character. Mr. Sheerin has successfully handled many disqualification cases. It is important that you consult with an experienced Civil Service lawyer to discuss your options.

The Law Office of Kevin P. Sheerin is dedicated to helping Civil Service employees who face issues regarding appointment, promotion, discipline and discrimination. We have helped numerous people get Civil Service jobs after they were disqualified for reasons such as Character issues, Psychological issues or prior employment problems.

If you have questions about your NYPD disqualification please contact Kevin at 516 248 0040.

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The following steps are required in order to successfully complete the NYPD hiring process:

• – Written Entrance Exam: Candidates must pass a written examination offered by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services in order to move forward in the hiring process
• – Medical Exam
• – Written and Oral Psychological Exams
• – Background Character Investigation
• – Job Standards Test (JST): Candidates must finish this continuous physical test in 4 minutes and 28 seconds to pass.
  The JST includes:
  sprinting 50 feet and surmounting a barrier;
  climbing stairs;
  demonstrating the ability to physically restrain someone;
  running in pursuit;
  dragging a 175-pound mannequin 35 feet to simulate a rescue; and,
  pulling the trigger of an unloaded firearm multiple times
• – In addition, candidates are required to pass a drug and alcohol screening

All qualified candidates will be scheduled at the Candidate Assessment Center to complete these exams. If you have any questions, call the Candidate Assessment Center at (718) 312-4226 between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, or email CAD@NYPD.org.

If you receive a NYPD Disqualification please contact me at 516-248-0040 to schedule a free phone or in-office consultation.

Email: kevin@sheerinlaw.com

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Although it is now legal for New Yorkers to possess and smoke marijuana, police agencies across New York are letting Officers know that they are still prohibited from using the drug, even while off duty.

This issue will probably need to be revisited if the federal government decides to remove marijuana from the list of banned drugs and legalizes possession.

However, even if legalized at both the state and federal level, the NYPD could face liability issues if a Police Officer is involved in a situation in which they had to use force on another person and through subsequent testing, it is discovered that they tested positive for marijuana use.

Moreover, people in possession of firearms are not allowed to use marijuana. There is still a federal ban in place despite the fact that Governor Andrew Cuomo has made it legal to use and sell marijuana in the State of New York.

If you receive a NYPD Disqualification call me at 516-248-0040 to schedule a free phone or in-office consultation.

Email: kevin@sheerinlaw.com

Website: www.sheerinlaw.com

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