POLICE & CORRECTION APPEALS

Article 78 proceedings can impose a significant financial burden on Civil Service Commissions and their respective jurisdictions (e.g., the County or City). As a result, some law enforcement agencies may opt to invite disqualified candidates back for a second interview or supplemental evaluation in an effort to avoid costly and protracted litigation.

Per Se Notices of Proposed Psychological Disqualification (NOPD) By Mark D. Lerner, Ph.D Clinical, Forensic, & Police Psychologist Founder, Law Enforcement PEPtalk Chairman,   The National Center for Emotional Wellness Law enforcement agencies have an obligation to ensure that candidates for police officer positions are psychologically fit to withstand the pressures of service. Understandably, candidates with histories of severe psychopathology—including suicidal ideation or

By Mark D. Lerner, Ph.D Clinical, Forensic, & Police Psychologist Founder, Law Enforcement PEPtalk Chairman,   The National Center for Emotional Wellness Receiving an NOPD by the NYPD or the NYCDOC can be a disheartening experience for any candidate aspiring to join the Department. However, it is crucial to understand the importance of appealing this decision, as it can have significant long-term implications for the candidate's future prospects. ​ First, appealing an NOPD in

By Mark D. Lerner, Ph.D Clinical, Forensic, & Police Psychologist Mental Health Director, Hero Link Founder, Law Enforcement PEPtalk Chairman,   The National Center for Emotional Wellness • Arrive late • Ask too many questions • Show feelings of anger if confronted • Use profanity • Try to present yourself in an overly favorable light • Become confrontative • Become agitated • Assume the worst • Be defensive • Be guarded • Be fidgety • Sit slumped in your chair • Be afraid to

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By Mark D. Lerner, Ph.D Clinical, Forensic, & Police Psychologist Founder, Law Enforcement PEPtalk Chairman,   The National Center for Emotional Wellness Have you applied for the position of police officer, correction officer, probation officer, park ranger, state trooper, sheriff, firefighter, or other civil service position, and learned that you have been psychologically disqualified? If you believe that this decision is wrong or capricious, you should appeal this determin