August 16

Can you hire an attorney to help you with a NYPD Notice of Proposed Disqualification?

Can you hire an attorney to help you with a NYPD Notice of Proposed Disqualification (NOPD)?

The simple answer is yes.

The NYPD will interview psychologically disqualified Police Officer candidates who have received a NOPD, after the candidate has been evaluated by an independent psychologist and their psychologist has submitted an expert report on their behalf.

If you hire an attorney to prepare you for the upcoming NOPD interview, your chances of having a successful appeal will greatly increase. At times, these interviews morph into interrogations, and proper preparation will help you handle any harsh questioning.

It is very important that you speak with an expert prior to receiving an oral psychological interview.

I would recommend hiring a civil service attorney from the first disqualification you receive, so that you are prepared and can get the best results in your appeal.

Throughout my more than 18 years of experience as a civil service disqualification appeals attorney, I have helped many of my clients win their appeal. I can help you too.

If you have questions and would like to schedule a free consultation, please do not hesitate to contact me at 516 248 0040.

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August 16

Applicant’s Facebook will be Reviewed by NYPD Appointing Authorities

BE AWARE: Police agencies are requesting releases from applicants to review their Facebook pages for negative information.

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August 16

Appealing Civil Service Job Disqualifications

New York City Personnel Services Bulletin 100-10R addresses the process of appealing a civil service job disqualification.

New York State Civil Service Law and the New York City Charter authorized the DCAS Commissioner to disqualify a candidate for medical or psychological reasons.

Throughout my 18 years of experience as a civil service disqualification appeals attorney, I have helped many of my clients win their appeal. I can help you too.

If you have questions and would like to schedule a free consultation, please contact me at 516 248 0040.

Email: kevin@sheerinlaw.com

Website: www.sheerinlaw.com

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August 13

Correctional Officer Psychological Screening

For those interested in a job with the New York State Department of Correctional Services, there is information regarding the psychological screening program for correction officer trainee candidates on line which covers an overview of the screening program, lists the psychological tests administered, and explains the rating system. It also provides a breakdown of the number of people tested, number of disqualifications, number of appeals and number of disqualifications overturned.

I have been a New York Civil Service Law Attorney for more than 18 years and I can help you with your disqualification appeal for the NYPD, NYC Police Department; FDNY, Fire Department of NYC; NYC Department of Sanitation; NYC Department of Corrections or DCAS, NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services.

If you have questions and would like to schedule a free consultation, please call me at 516 248 0040.

Email: kevin@sheerinlaw.com

Website: www.sheerinlaw.com

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August 13

BE CAREFUL when Hiring a Psychologist for your Appeal

Part of the psychological disqualification appeal process is finding a psychologist who will help you make the strongest arguments for your candidacy. If the psychologist is unable or unwilling to acknowledge your accomplishments, good points, strengths, adversities you have overcome, perseverance over hardships or your persistence in improving despite past difficulties or disabilities, then you must look for a different psychologist. The psychologist you hire SHOULD BE ON YOUR SIDE, advocating for you.

Beware of psychologists who charge a very low fee and tell you that they will help you, but then do a superficial interview, as they may simply use the NYPD’s testing to confirm that you are unsuitable, and then send a report to the NYPD stating that you are unsuitable, without ever telling you. If this happens, not only did they not help you, but they have destroyed any chance you had of ever becoming a NYPD officer.

You MUST make a clear agreement with any psychologist you hire that they will discuss their findings with you BEFORE sending any report to the NYPD.

The psychologist you are considering MUST understand that they are supposed to be advocating for you, and if they don’t believe you are suitable, then they should let you know that they cannot support your candidacy, AND FURTHER AGREE that they will not forward any report to the NYPD if they come to such a conclusion.