June 12

Realities of NYPD Candidate Disqualifications

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The Realities of NYPD Candidate Disqualifications…

The following stories are from Applicants who faced disqualifications during the NYPD application process, but successfully appealed and ultimately overcame the odds:

April, 2023: “Going through a NOPD or DQ is a really stressful and daunting process. When it came time to go before the NYC Civil Service Commission, I felt confident having Mr. Sheerin represent me. My DQ was ultimately reversed.”  – Taylor S

February, 2023: “…I hired Kevin back in 2020 to appeal my NOPD… and it was once again denied. Kevin told me if I ever did the process again to call him. I told him I probably won’t…, but if anything I’ll call. Jump forward to 2022 and there I am in the process again. To my surprise Kevin never attempted to make money from me but rather reviewed my last NOPD and prepared me for my upcoming interview. I believe it’s with his words of wisdom and guidance that I was successful. His advice was important and yet simple that I was probably too arrogant to see. In the end it worked out for me by the guidance of Kevin and I thank him so much for keeping in contact with me even though he wasn’t seeking money, but rather to make sure I was able to join the NYPD.” – Aleem H.

January, 2023: “I recently applied to become a police officer for the New York Police Department. After going through the process, I was scheduled for my first psychological interview. I received an email that I was disqualified. I hired Kevin right away when I received the rejection letter. I knew this could impact any future law enforcement hiring. He guided me through the general appeal process [and] figured out what likely caused the disqualification. Because of him and his staff’s experience I got a second psychological test opportunity. I passed and will be starting the academy. The appeal process has timelines and requirements that require an expert’s assistance and your willingness to follow their advice. The process takes a few months. I had to retake tests that I passed like the physical due to time lapse, but it was worth it, and so was hiring Kevin. He is your best chance at having a timely and strong appeal if you contact him right after the disqualification.” – Jason W.

Perhaps the experiences, challenges, and strategies offered by the above Candidates for overcoming their disqualifications, will provide you with valuable insight and motivation.

The Law Office of Kevin P. Sheerin is dedicated to helping disqualified Candidates.

If you have questions about your NYPD disqualification and would like to schedule a free consultation, please contact Kevin at 516.248.0040.

Email: kevin@sheerinlaw.com

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June 10

Negative Psychological Indicators NYPD Looks for in Candidates

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A great deal of peace officer psychological research focuses on identifying indicators of dysfunctional peace officer behaviors. Many counterproductive work behaviors (CWBs) have been targeted in studies, including but not limited to excessive force, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, substance abuse, insubordination or other supervisory problems, embezzlement, deceitfulness, multiple motor vehicle violations, inappropriate verbal conduct, blackmail, bribery, theft, lying, kickbacks, personal violence, revenge, discrimination, and fraud. I discuss the NYPD psychological disqualification appeal process on my blog https://civilservice.sheerinlaw.com

Research has shown that counterproductive work behaviors are intercorrelated, indicating that those who engage in one of these types of behaviors tend to engage in other acts of counterproductivity.

Furthermore, when compared to non-problem officers, problem officers tend to exhibit more of the following characteristics:

– Aggressiveness, argumentativeness, and antagonism
– Antisocial tendencies
– Disregard for societal rules and laws
– Egocentricity
– Emotional instability/anxiety
– Hostility
– Immaturity
– Impulsiveness
– Insensitivity or oversensitivity
– Intolerance
– Irresponsibility/unreliability
– Lack of empathy
– Overconfidence
– Paranoia
– Pessimism
– Poor decision-making
– Proneness to alcohol abuse
– Rebelliousness
– Social introversion
– Suspiciousness, cynicism and distrustfulness

For an in-depth look at Negative Psychological Indicators please click the link below:
Peace Officer Psychological Screening Manual

If you failed your NYPD Psychological Evaluation or have been disqualified for any reason and would like to schedule a free consultation, please contact Kevin Sheerin at 516 248 0040.

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June 3

NYPD Second Psychological Interview

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In 2022, 29 of our clients received a Second Psychological Interview after receiving an NYPD Psychological Disqualification from the NYPD. This is the largest benefit of appealing your disqualification.

Due to resignations and retirements the NYPD is actively pursuing capable candidates for NYPD. Often candidates appear, and in the course of their psychological evaluation reveal something that results in a disqualification. Usually these disqualifications arise due to: taking attention medicine (at any age), attending psychotherapy for counseling (at any age), having some difficulties with academics in high school or college or general problems associated with growing up and maturing into adulthood. Upon receiving a psychological disqualification many candidates talk to friends, family or current Police Officers who will discourage them and tell them appealing is useless.

Quite the contrary, appealing a psychological disqualification and fighting back can lead to a second psychological interview. 

My clients will be thoroughly prepared when I receive the whole psychological file and spend time with them preparing for what is to come. We will discuss:

  1. The key issues;
  2. Talk through what was happening at that point in your life;
  3. Speak about what may have caused these issues;
  4. Discuss how to describe those times in the best perspective;
  5. Consider if you have overcome those issues or have persisted, persevered or even thrived after having those problems;
  6. Discuss talking about where you are now.

If you receive an NYPD Psychological disqualification it is worthwhile to appeal. More importantly, you have a good chance of getting a Second Interview which could result in having your disqualification reversed. Feel free to contact me at 516-248-3494 or you can email me at kevin@sheerinlaw.com.

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