Failing the NYPD Psych Test

Candidate Feedback from Psychological Screening Evaluations

Candidates are generally not provided feedback or explanation regarding their assessment results, since the Psychological Screening Evaluations are used as…

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Criteria Used When Considering Candidate’s Psychological Suitability

Psychologists do not use just one item of information, but consider various integrate data when making a Suitability Determination. At…

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POST: Psychological Interviews

The Psychological Screening Interview is conducted to provide the NYPD Psychologist with detailed information about each candidate. As a candidate,…

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POST Personality-Based Competencies – Substance Abuse/Risk-Taking Behavior

Dimension 10: Avoiding Substance Abuse and Other Risk-Taking Behavior: Avoiding Substance Abuse and Other Risk-Taking Behavior includes not participating in…

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POST Personality-Based Competencies – Assertiveness/Persuasiveness

Dimension 9: Assertiveness/Persuasiveness: Assertiveness/Persuasiveness involves taking control of a situation in a calm and assertive manner without hesitation, even under…

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