July '07 NYPD Academy thread

[wnt2bacop]

Thought I'd start a thread dedicated specifically to the July '07 academy. I have my mini-medical on June 6th.

Latest news is the academy will start July 9th.

I live in orange county, so I'm unsure as to if I'm going to commute, or possibly move down to Queens with some family for the academy.

[914cophopefulNY]

did you look into the quest program? they find you roommates with other nypd cops

[Kafziel]

A fellow Orange County guy, huh? I was starting to think I was the only one. I'm going to try to hold off moving to the city for as long as possible, but I'll at least be moving to Rockland.
I have my mini medical on June 1.

[914cophopefulNY]

naa im in westchester county like 2 miles from the bronx border but damn thats a hike orange county 2 nyc lol

[ouikikazz]

im on medical review and i meet with my investigator may 31, then with a doctor to clear me of my medical on june 4 then after that i have to do the psychs, jst and lastly the mini-med....just hopefully i'll get done before july 9 or at least make it into the backfill class if anythign.

[wnt2bacop]

Thanks for wishing me luck! I appreciate it!

Nice to see another local, I'm from the Monroe/Chester area. I've heard its pretty feasible to take the train to the academy, so I may do that.

Maybe we can find some more locals, and maybe try to commute together, or at least take the train together!

[914cophopefulNY]

lol yea it always helps to go with other people.. i hate doing things alone are you taking the test on june 16th?

[Tfsgroi]

I am in the quest program, I am reporting for my medical, physical, psych and meeting with my background investigator june 11-14th wish me luck all

[swax119]

Im pretty much all set...had the mini med 5/21 just waiting for the phone call come July
Coming from Suffolk County

[914cophopefulNY]

hey at least u dont have to worry about going over the bridge to go to brookyln comm college or the medical and all places in queens lol i have to come from westchester over the whitestone n all

[Marxdaman29]

Good luck to all, I've done everything in the process, now all I have to do is sit back and wait for the call........ And oh yeah continue working on the wretched Rikers Island!! I can't wait to get out of there!!!!!!!

[Exit24]

I know this is a dumb question, but where can you park for the academy (I know it’s in the city and it's better to take the train). I've heard that most people car pool with other cadets, but where is there to park? I've been to the academy and there is no parking around there, across the street is a hospital. Is there a near by area maybe; any current or former cadets have any suggestions?

Or does anyone know if cadets can ride the train for free still? I believe that they used to, but I don't know anymore.

[RomanArts]

Good Luck To All That Are Going To The Academy In July

[JohnDoe61]

Exit24 yes you can ride the train for free, just as long as you have your id.

[saxyjc]

exit24, as a recruit you cannot park anywhere near the academy, they actually give you a map of places you cannot park, and they have people paid to make sure you don't park there. Best place to park is in a garage nearby, but that costs money. go east and south of the academy and you might (stress might) find a legal spot. Take the train, its soooo much easier and much cheaper. Save the driving for the range. You have to pay if they ask on the train because technically the free ride is for armed officers. But most of the conductors are cool.

[Kafziel]

It seems like kind of a catch-22, because everyone says not to drive but as far as I can see, if you take the train (Metro North) the earliest you can get to Grand Central is around 0600. Which might be okay if your day starts at 0700 and you don't have far to go from there. But if your day starts at 0600 (which is the time the detective at the mini medical said we would need to be at Brooklyn College), what other option is there but to drive? Get shot out of a cannon? Parachute in? Fast-rope out of a hot air balloon? :confused:

[ouikikazz]

It seems like kind of a catch-22, because everyone says not to drive but as far as I can see, if you take the train (Metro North) the earliest you can get to Grand Central is around 0600. Which might be okay if your day starts at 0700 and you don't have far to go from there. But if your day starts at 0600 (which is the time the detective at the mini medical said we would need to be at Brooklyn College), what other option is there but to drive? Get shot out of a cannon? Parachute in? Fast-rope out of a hot air balloon? :confused:

hmmm i think the hot air balloon option would be the coolest :P

[NYCRJmajor914]

isnt it different at brooklyn college? i mean after all its a college they should have parking... the academy is on the island which never has parking expect the what 15 bucks an hour parking forget that. But then i guess it also depends where you live. Anyone know how far the acedemy is from grand central?

[Dinosaur32]

Roughly a mile south of GCT.

[Marxdaman29]

It seems like kind of a catch-22, because everyone says not to drive but as far as I can see, if you take the train (Metro North) the earliest you can get to Grand Central is around 0600. Which might be okay if your day starts at 0700 and you don't have far to go from there. But if your day starts at 0600 (which is the time the detective at the mini medical said we would need to be at Brooklyn College), what other option is there but to drive? Get shot out of a cannon? Parachute in? Fast-rope out of a hot air balloon? :confused:

That academy will start at 0700hrs, Brooklyn college is a different story.

[swax119]

brooklyn college starts at 0700 but he recommends getting there early. When I was at the mini med he said 0530

[wnt2bacop]

well, I have my mini-medical tomorrow at 3pm down in Lefrak.

Unfortunately, I'm super nervous because I was put on medical review once before for hypertension, so I'm just a bit worked up, I'm sure everything will go just fine though.

[TheFlash37]

Does the NYPD still hold graduation at Madison Square Garden? Does anyone know how many family members and friends are allowed to come per graduate?

[Kafziel]

well, I have my mini-medical tomorrow at 3pm down in Lefrak.

Unfortunately, I'm super nervous because I was put on medical review once before for hypertension, so I'm just a bit worked up, I'm sure everything will go just fine though.

"Mini-medical" is a misnomer. There's nothing medical involved. You fill out paperwork for 5 hours and then they shave one of your legs for a drug test. That's it.

[NYCRJmajor914]

hows brooklyn college like? is there good parking there?

[sik70ss]

Hey guys, I have a quick question. I had completed the physical, psych, medical and mini med, and met with my investigator, however, i was notified that i would have to meet with the psychologist a second time, which surprised me. anyone else have to go twice?

[Kafziel]

Not me. Just once, thank god - I had never talked to a shrink before and I hated that part.

Did they tell you you're on hold?

[saxyjc]

They tell you to be at Brooklyn College early because they line you up, make you all pay your fees and seat you according to your name. If there are a lot of you, get there way early so you don't stand in line all day. But they normally don't start letting people in till 7 anyway. Remember, it is Brooklyn, so if you drive, don't leave anything expensive out in your car or it won't be there when you come back. Street parking there is hit or miss, but much better than Manhattan. If you get in to Manhattan for the academy at 6, you are fine. Take the 6 train from GCT to 23rd street and you're right there. No need to be too early, you'll just stand around waiting for it to start. But do not under any circumstances be late, and if you are you'd better have a name of a train conductor who will state under oath that the train was late.

[wnt2bacop]

Mini-medical.........DONE!!

Now I wait like the rest of ya.

[NYCRJmajor914]

thanks sax so its the 6 train after... i havent been on a train in like 6 years so i forgot and all... does anyone know where they usually give the written test? im takin the test next saturday and i want to figure out my best way to get there and all... and is it at 8 am? id figure id have to leave from pelham station at like 630 or something... if anyone lives in lower westchester and is taking the test next saturday let me know...

[Kafziel]

I took the written test at some high school on Pearl Street, right next to the Brooklyn Bridge. I drove down and parked near the South Street Seaport, a couple of blocks away. I think the test started around 10am.

You didn't receive an admission slip yet? That should have all the details on it, and you'll need it to get in the door.

[NYCRJmajor914]

yea i know they say i should get it by next tuesday i got my #5 tip thing they send to your email you register at lol So damn all the way down there? I dont understand why they dont make a couple different places on the main test date. Im sure they have alot of people taking it.. like people from west. put. rock. and orange take it in the bronx people on LI take it in Queens or something then everyone else in Manhattan.. i really dont feel like driving down there ive never done it before... i think i might just take the train

[Kafziel]

The train is probably your best bet. I think all you need to do is take Metro North from wherever in Westchester to Grand Central, and then the 6 from Grand Central to the Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall stop. It's a pretty short walk from there.

Just wait 'til the fitness test - waaaay out on the far end of Staten Island. And no trains there.

[NYCRJmajor914]

o i know i couldnt believe that when my friend told me.. hes going to the july class he lives in staten island so it was easy for him... i remember when i played baseball and had to go to staten island for metro regional games what a pain in the butt that was... we had to go over the gw down the nj turnpike and then back over in staten island ughhh what a nightmare itll be for me.. i could take the train to battery park then just swim across to staten island :) im sure thatd a blast

[wannabeNYPD]

Mini med done waiting to be called

[wnt2bacop]

Has anyone looked at the health plans we will have to pick from the first day of the academy?? The Sergeant told us it was a good idea to look at them before hand, and pick one, so you're not scrambling to make a quick decision. All I have to say is...........:confused: :confused: :confused:

Wow, this stuff is confusing!!!

[ouikikazz]

just got back from my JST, guys don't take it lightly, i watched 2 females fail by running out of time at the trigger pull...i myself in decent shape but kind of underweight (6'3" 160lb) male found it a bit tough towards the pull and push machine...the pull wasn't too bad but the push in was a bit rush....especially with the weight belt dragging my pants down, i litteraly was holding the belt and my pants with one arm while i was running around the triangle and when i got to the dummy pull, my quads were just giving out fast and again that weight belt was dragging my pants down still...the trigger pull was very easy for me not a problem but some people couldn't pull it (don't know why)...in any case just make sure to secure the belt tightly or it will be a pain in the *** running around with that belt falling off.

ps-that fence was a joke, don't be intimidated by it

[Kafziel]

Yeah, a lot of people laugh at the JST, but it's no joke. I've said in another thread that I was much more winded after that than I am after the typical push-ups/sit-ups/1.5. When I took it there was not a single female who passed it on the first try, and I don't remember anybody walking away saying how easy it was.

[NYCRJmajor914]

for the medical do they line everyone up and everyone has to drop there pants and the doctor goes down the line? or is it 1 person at a time?

[wnt2bacop]

for the medical do they line everyone up and everyone has to drop there pants and the doctor goes down the line? or is it 1 person at a time?



Nope, you got it right the first time, everyone lines up and drops their draws in front of the doctor, then he proceeds to have you do ridiculous things in your undies, just hope you're in the front row, so you don't have man-*** in your face when you bend over ;) hehe

[NYCRJmajor914]

o so u keep ur undies on huh? thought maybe ud have to bare naked lol

[sik70ss]

I have been hearing that the NYPD is going to be accepting people for this July 07 academy who have taken the exam this past week (week of june 11), is that true? how can they complete the entire application process in just 3 weeks?

[BAC0311]

i'm taking my written test tomorrow.... lol


Got a test in a CT town, then i'm taking the train to NYC

2 in one day, my brain is gonna be googly

[wnt2bacop]

I have been hearing that the NYPD is going to be accepting people for this July 07 academy who have taken the exam this past week (week of june 11), is that true? how can they complete the entire application process in just 3 weeks?


They don't, you will be rushed through your interview, psych, JST and mini medical, then your BI will continue for 2 years after you are hired. So the long and short of it is that your BI really isn't completed before they accept you into the academy.

[bklynbob]

I have been hearing that the NYPD is going to be accepting people for this July 07 academy who have taken the exam this past week (week of june 11), is that true? how can they complete the entire application process in just 3 weeks?

They will do the investigation while you are in the academy.Be careful who you get friendly with.if they don't like what they find,you will be asked to leave-or worse-collared.

[he-man]

So i have my agility exam on the 29th. I guess then a mini-medical. Hopefully I am still in line for the July class.

[redstormgsr]

I have an EKG exam tomorrow........they told me my ekg was missing so i was put on medical review for a missing ekg that i took in december.

[skibum81]

has anyone who took part in the QUEST program june 11-14th heard anything yet?

[redstormgsr]

ekg went well.....the doc said i will live and signed off on me i have to schedule my 2nd psych today and i may have the agility this week or next week.

[sik70ss]

redstorm. did they tell you why you needed a second psych interview? I have to go but havent scheduled an appointment yet

[wnt2bacop]

I hate this waiting game!!! lol, I just wish they would call already!

On a different note, congrats to all the cadets graduating on Wednesday!!

[redstormgsr]

this is my first interview just the second part of the psych in total.

[redstormgsr]

yup my boy is graduating on Wednesday he said the last 2 weeks have been all about relaxing.......they received their arms and shields and it has been calm every since.

[sik70ss]

Has anyone heard anything yet about this july academy? I heard it starts july 9 but some guys still have to take the agility test and psych. I cant bear waiting for the call.

[wnt2bacop]

You'll be surprised how close some people will be. They may take their agility or psych a day or two before the academy starts.

Unfortunately, I don't think anyone has heard anything about this class :( Believe me, you're not the only one biting their nails waiting to get the call.

[redstormgsr]

I just completed my interview for the the psych testing today.........i was told the date is july 9th for the start of the academy. I too have to take the agility and then my process is complete.

As for the interview i am a bit worried about how it went because i was in there for about an hour and my doctor was pretty rude and it seemed like she wanted to push my buttons. I hadn't remembered exact dates on a few things that happened over 10 years ago an she was really riding me about it.

[Jayc6018]

Wow good luck with the Academy guys and good luck with the NYPD in general your going to need it with the amount of unnecessary b.s your going to have to put up with coming from NYPD itself. Too many neighboring departments with better moral and better paid to put up with NY's finest. Again good luck to you all.

[Googleit15]

Whats up everyone, like most of you I'm awaiting the start date of this July's academy. For me its going to be a little longer, ill be going into the backfill due to my 21st b-day being July 16th. However if anyone lives near Westchester County (yonkers) and wants to car pool pm me or let me know. Good luck to everyone and hope to see you soon!

[redstormgsr]

I am from yonkers, and if I complete the process in time for this class we could meet up for the commute.

[JohnDoe61]

Quick question...does the NYPD test for steroid use?

[Googleit15]

Quick question...does the NYPD test for steroid use?

Yea I think they do, they will ask you at your mini med list the prescription drugs that you have or are taking. But I'm pretty sure that will deff show up on a drug test.

[Erriekk]

i am from yonkers too i completed everything just waiting for that phone call just want to know when should leave our current jobs? will we start the acadamy the day after brooklyn college?

[Ruwkus]

Any SSA or TEA going promo?

[Googleit15]

If there are a couple of ppl from yonkers here we should deff meet up, to car pool etc... Anyone else in here waiting for the backfill class because of age hold or anything else?

[sik70ss]

Can anyone explain exactly how the backfill works?

[redstormgsr]

Can anyone explain exactly how the backfill works?

I would like to know also

[Googleit15]

A backfill class is essentially people who had met all the requirement standards but weren't called, people who completed processing too close to the class start date or for people like myself who will not be 21 by the start date but will be 21 when the backfill class goes in. My Bi said since its going to be a small class to begin with they are going to try to process as many people as they can and if they dont make the first class they will make the backfill.

[Recruit6011]

When I received the letter stating that I've passed the exam, it said that the academy is schedule to start July 31th. Anyone is sure that is going to start July 9th or 31th???

[jtl082625]

hi everyone im new to this forum and as most of you i am bitting my nails as well...This waiting game is the worst!!! I finished the entire process took my mini med on June 5, and waiting...I too want 2 give my employer some type of notice and not just quit a day or 2 b4 the academy...Has anyone heard anything????I know one of the guys at the mini med said to me that no news is good news so im keeping my fingers crossed...Hopefully i'll see all of ya at the academy!!!

[wnt2bacop]

hi everyone im new to this forum and as most of you i am bitting my nails as well...This waiting game is the worst!!! I finished the entire process took my mini med on June 5, and waiting...I too want 2 give my employer some type of notice and not just quit a day or 2 b4 the academy...Has anyone heard anything????I know one of the guys at the mini med said to me that no news is good news so im keeping my fingers crossed...Hopefully i'll see all of ya at the academy!!!

Unfortunately, from what I've been told by about two dozen people who have gone through the NYPD academy, you'll be lucky to get notice as early as next saturday. Two of the people I know got calls at 6pm and 10pm on sunday, to report on Monday.

At the mini-med they told us that the list goes by list seniority. So if you're on an older list #, you will get a call first. If you took test recently, you may wait until sunday to hear anything.

[jtl082625]

yes i heard that they do call u by list # and exam # but most of us took exam 6011. This waiting game sucks! Did any of ur friends tell u what the academy was like?. Do we need 2 report 2 the academy in full uniforms or can we change overthere?

[wnt2bacop]

yes i heard that they do call u by list # and exam # but most of us took exam 6011. This waiting game sucks! Did any of ur friends tell u what the academy was like?. Do we need 2 report 2 the academy in full uniforms or can we change overthere?

I've had quite a few people tell me what to expect at the academy. All of them have said get ready to be extremely dedicated! Don't let the mind games get to you, and stick in it. As far as changing, I'm pretty sure they want you to report in uniform and then you change into PT clothes and such while at the academy, but I'm not sure, I can check.

Oh, btw, I'm from list #4022, so "hopefully" I'll get a call early!!

[Marxdaman29]

[QUOTE=wnt2bacop;912677 Oh, btw, I'm from list #4022, so "hopefully" I'll get a call early!![/QUOTE]

I'm from exam 4022 also, my list number is 13x.

[wnt2bacop]

I'm from exam 4022 also, my list number is 132.


Cool!! I'm #843 , both of us should get called within a few hours of eachother!!

[sik70ss]

If you are still on review when the academy starts and then cleared, are you put in the backfill? if so, how does the backfill work? how long after the academy starts does the backfill go in?

[Googleit15]

If you are still on review when the academy starts and then cleared, are you put in the backfill? if so, how does the backfill work? how long after the academy starts does the backfill go in?

If your good to go and the academy has already started then you will be put into the backfill. Backfill is for people who were not ready for the first class due to age or any other holds. The backfills usally go in two weeks after the start date, (EX) last Jan class went in the 10th and the backfill went in the 20th.

[sik70ss]

do they usualy notify right after the academy start date and let u know that you will be placed in the backfill, or do you not hear anything for about 2 weeks?

[Googleit15]

do they usualy notify right after the academy start date and let u know that you will be placed in the backfill, or do you not hear anything for about 2 weeks?

My best advice would be to call up your BI after hearing of the first class going in and ask him.

[redstormgsr]

I just got a home visit from 2 sergeants today it went well they spoke to a couple of my neighbors and wished me good luck in my pursuit of the job.

[wnt2bacop]

I just got a home visit from 2 sergeants today it went well they spoke to a couple of my neighbors and wished me good luck in my pursuit of the job.


Cool!!

[wnt2bacop]

Well, I suppose I had a home visit from some investigators also!! LOL, didn't even know about it until today. One of my neighbors told me that they came by asking about my character.

[swax119]

Im from exam 3007 list 21XX so Im hoping to expect the call early, since my exam is from Feb 04.
The first couple of weeks we will be in civilian attire. Once the Academy uniforms come in, you must commute to and from the academy in uniform, unless you have an unusual circumstance (like if it were to put your life in danger) that is the only way you can change @ the academy

read the intro to the NYPD it will answer a bunch of questions
http://nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/dc_training/html/training/student_guide.html

[jtl082625]

wow since 2004 what happened? thanks for the site!!!

[wnt2bacop]

wow since 2004 what happened? thanks for the site!!!

I'm pretty sure 4022 is from 04 or 05, don't remember.

[Marxdaman29]

I'm pretty sure 4022 is from 04 or 05, don't remember.

4022 is from 04.... So we should be two of the first to be called.

[wannabeNYPD]

My exam is 2072 which is from 2002......so guys I guess I will be the first one called

[swax119]

I was injuried and deferred...I decided in the fall I wanted to undefer and was trying for Jan but didnt get it but am all good for July now...I wish I had gotten on july 04 which is when I should have with my test...oh well. Actually my mistake was not taking the test before I graduated college...if I had done that I would have started right after I graduated in 03

[jtl082625]

well i hope we all make it to this class and get the phone call soon!!!!

[BklynsFinest347]

I just graduated last week from the Jan '07 class. Just wanna wish all you guys good luck in the academy. Lemme tell you, Brooklyn College is gonna be interesting for all you guys, I'll leave you with that lol

[jtl082625]

no fair tell us more!! CONGRATS!!!!!

[Vincent]

I just graduated last week from the Jan '07 class. Just wanna wish all you guys good luck in the academy. Lemme tell you, Brooklyn College is gonna be interesting for all you guys, I'll leave you with that lol I dont know if its true but I heard its a VERY long day, and they try and treat it like the military w/ the yelling and getting in your face to try and prepare you for the academy. Let us know more though..lol How does the uniforms go, can you take out a loan or something to pay for everything since its close to $3,000? well it would be nice if you can give us more detail about the academy when you get a chance, thanks! :(

[BklynsFinest347]

I dont know if its true but I heard its a VERY long day, and they try and treat it like the military w/ the yelling and getting in your face to try and prepare you for the academy. Let us know more though..lol How does the uniforms go, can you take out a loan or something to pay for everything since its close to $3,000? well it would be nice if you can give us more detail about the academy when you get a chance, thanks! :(

yup its a VERY long 3 days...prepare for screaming, being scared to sleep, and 1000 new recruits using the bathrooms at the same time lol...these are the days where most ppl in the academy resign (other than after the first trimester test)...its true, you do get to sign up for a $3,000 loan from MCU...you will spend about $2000-3000 (ballpark amount) on uniforms, equipment, and other stuff along the way...just stay awake, shut your mouth & listen to what they have to say (they will take deportment cards or issue command disciplines at Brooklyn College if you don't follow the rules to a "T", I seen it happen)...you'll soon know what those things are in due time lol....other than that, its 3 days of paperwork, instructors in your face & other B.S.....you guys are gonna be in the heat on that line in Brooklyn College, I was there when it was like 12 degrees outside at 6am, not cool lol

[Vincent]

Has anyone heard anything about the back class on when thats starting?

[Vincent]

yup its a VERY long 3 days...prepare for screaming, being scared to sleep, and 1000 new recruits using the bathrooms at the same time lol...these are the days where most ppl in the academy resign (other than after the first trimester test)...its true, you do get to sign up for a $3,000 loan from MCU...you will spend about $2000-3000 (ballpark amount) on uniforms, equipment, and other stuff along the way...just stay awake, shut your mouth & listen to what they have to say (they will take deportment cards or issue command disciplines at Brooklyn College if you don't follow the rules to a "T", I seen it happen)...you'll soon know what those things are in due time lol....other than that, its 3 days of paperwork, instructors in your face & other B.S.....you guys are gonna be in the heat on that line in Brooklyn College, I was there when it was like 12 degrees outside at 6am, not cool lol
How is the work load while in the Academy? I heard the work is hours of studying a night and a lot to absorb. Also I started a thread on the Academy Tests and I only got one decent reply. I just wanted to know hows the tests in the academy...

[Jayc6018]

I can't believe some of you guys breaking your necks to become nypd's finest at the pay rate and b.s you have to put up with lol

Anyway good luck to all.

[jtl082625]

Yes at lot of b.s. that is also accompanied by prestigue not 2 mention the fact that we will be making the city a tiny bit safer for your family!! Its insane bcuz police officers get little or no recognition for doing great things for this city but when one things goes wrong officers are under a microscope..but it all pays in the end! I guess it depends on the reason y u wanna be a cop...frankly for myself its not about the money at the moment I'm an assistant psychologist at a group home and im making way more than i'll make with NYPD but ever since I was a little girl I wanted 2 b cop and thats what i'm doing following my dream even if it bcomes a nightmare at the academy..lol..I can always go back 2 my career whenever I choose 2!!!

[jtl082625]

Hey bBklynsFinest347 how long after u finished ur paperwork did it take for them to call u 4 the academy?

[BklynsFinest347]

Hey bBklynsFinest347 how long after u finished ur paperwork did it take for them to call u 4 the academy?

they called me the Sunday night (Jan 8) before the academy start date (Jan 10)...pretty decent timing to me...a lotta ppl were called on the same morning we started at Brooklyn College like 2am-3am & had to be there for 7am...lucky for me i didn't get to experience that

[Vincent]

Yes at lot of b.s. that is also accompanied by prestigue not 2 mention the fact that we will be making the city a tiny bit safer for your family!! Its insane bcuz police officers get little or no recognition for doing great things for this city but when one things goes wrong officers are under a microscope..but it all pays in the end! I guess it depends on the reason y u wanna be a cop...frankly for myself its not about the money at the moment I'm an assistant psychologist at a group home and im making way more than i'll make with NYPD but ever since I was a little girl I wanted 2 b cop and thats what i'm doing following my dream even if it bcomes a nightmare at the academy..lol..I can always go back 2 my career whenever I choose 2!!!I couldnt word it any better myself. If your doing something for the pay then you can chose any job. if your doing someting because your going to wake up everyday and love what you do and feel better then this is the job for you. If it's all about the money then work on wall street in a suit. Not to many people wake up everyday and love their job.

[jtl082625]

Right on vincent! Look Forward to seeing u in the academy and patroling the streets with some1 who believes in the department as much as I do...Now that damn phone call is killing me...I spoke 2 my investigator this morning and all she said is that I'm good 2 go!!

[wnt2bacop]

If I don't hear anything tomorrow by 1ish, I'm just going to call my investigator to double check ;)

[Jayc6018]

Well as I said good luck to all and I hope you guys get though the academy with flying colors at least the good thing with NYPD there are numerous units to get into. Again good luck guys

[ouikikazz]

can i get some serious input on my situation:

i scraped up my left leg and its still healing, (shin area), my heel is bruised a bit some it hurts to kind of walk on it. I did sprain my ankle but thats healed already. In any case i did not inform my investigator since i did not want to be put on medical review or anything. So right now im fighting a swollen foot, bruised heel and my cuts on my leg (shin area). I'm limping/gimping when i walk, it hurts to put pressure on the heel (obviously). really can't wear a sock or shoe cause it'll aggrevate the cuts, i COULD theoretically wrap the cut up lightly and put a sock over it, however my swollen foot also prevents me from fitting into my shoes properly. Its thursday night, 3 more days for me to heal up, kinda worried...

so i am pondering calling up my investigator tom (friday) and asking to see if i can go into backfill, but i don't want to be put on review in a sense where i might be delayed to jan cause i do not need that long to heal up. I know i can heal by backfill, i can properly be 100% like 2-3 days into brooklyn college but again im not sure what to do/tell my investigator or not and see if it's possible to get into backfill. again my ankle is fine, but my foot is still a bit swollen and heel is bruised so makes walking a bitch hence limping/gimping around. advice highly needed.

[Marxdaman29]

I just got the call for the July 07 Police Academy!!! Good Luck to all who are waiting.

[NYPDjock]

Congrats, I hope to be in your shoes in six months!

[wnt2bacop]

I just got the call for the July 07 Police Academy!!! Good Luck to all who are waiting.

Nice!!!! Now Ill sit and wait for mine!!!! ;)

[Erriekk]

I got my call at 11:10am to report to bc monday good to everyone see you at bc

[wnt2bacop]

Sat by the phone all day :( No call for me yet, now I'm at work

[jwhy0615]

Hi guys,
I just been lurking this forums for a while, lots of good information. Anyways I just got the call today too at about 12. Yeah!!! Good luck to all of you and see you at Brooklyn College on monday.

[jtl082625]

I got the call this afternoon . I need 2 b there at 7 am on Monday!!! Good luck 2 ya'll I hope 2 see ya'll there!!!

[wnt2bacop]

What list were you guys on?

[jwhy0615]

I was around 700 and my exam number was 6011

[jtl082625]

I'm from wxam 6011 #82X

[wnt2bacop]

Well, this isn't very promising :(

I'm on list 4022

Tried to call my investigator today, didn't pick up.

[Jayc6018]

can i get some serious input on my situation:

i scraped up my left leg and its still healing, (shin area), my heel is bruised a bit some it hurts to kind of walk on it. I did sprain my ankle but thats healed already. In any case i did not inform my investigator since i did not want to be put on medical review or anything. So right now im fighting a swollen foot, bruised heel and my cuts on my leg (shin area). I'm limping/gimping when i walk, it hurts to put pressure on the heel (obviously). really can't wear a sock or shoe cause it'll aggrevate the cuts, i COULD theoretically wrap the cut up lightly and put a sock over it, however my swollen foot also prevents me from fitting into my shoes properly. Its thursday night, 3 more days for me to heal up, kinda worried...

so i am pondering calling up my investigator tom (friday) and asking to see if i can go into backfill, but i don't want to be put on review in a sense where i might be delayed to jan cause i do not need that long to heal up. I know i can heal by backfill, i can properly be 100% like 2-3 days into brooklyn college but again im not sure what to do/tell my investigator or not and see if it's possible to get into backfill. again my ankle is fine, but my foot is still a bit swollen and heel is bruised so makes walking a bitch hence limping/gimping around. advice highly needed.

if you don't want to jeopordize anything maybe you should wait until the Jan 08 class, its only 6 months down the road. it goes by quick.

[jtl082625]

I agree with jayc6018 better wait than jeopardize the whole process!!! :o

[jtl082625]

wnt2bacop u'll get the call soon don't give up!!:)

[wnt2bacop]

wnt2bacop u'll get the call soon don't give up!!:)

Thanks for the encouraging words bro! I won't give up until 6am monday morning !! lol

[jtl082625]

Thanks for the encouraging words bro! I won't give up until 6am monday morning !! lol
That's the spirit!!!By the way I'm a Girl!!!LOL....U mean Sis!!C U on Monday I'm sure!!:)

[wannabeNYPD]

GOT MINE 10:51 am.....Wnt2bacop you got it comin'.......jus wait!!!!!!!!!

[jtl082625]

Hey guys when u were called did they tell u not 2 quit ur job yet??? The woman I spoke 2 said to me do not leave ur current employment...So I'm like ok well u'r calling me late afternoon on a friday and I'm suppose 2 show up @ 7a with u guys how am I suppose 2 notify my employer that I'm not coming 2 work monday!! I've used the sick xcuse 2 many times since this process started!!

[wnt2bacop]

[QUOTE=jtl082625;916991]That's the spirit!!!By the way I'm a Girl!!!LOL....U mean Sis!![QUOTE]

LOL, sorry!!! :p

[sik70ss]

if you are chosen for backfill, when do they let you know? Does anyone know when backfill goes in? Also, does anyone know if they make you wait 2 weeks and then call u the night before it goes in?

[Vincent]

if you are chosen for backfill, when do they let you know? Does anyone know when backfill goes in? Also, does anyone know if they make you wait 2 weeks and then call u the night before it goes in? i would love to know that answer because iam in the same situation where iam most likely going into the backfill class. If someone from the Jan backfill class could answer it that would be good. I heard they start 2 weeks after but w/ the NYPD nothing is set in stone!

[Khadafi310]

back fill class effective july 17, i just came from lefrak city, one of the officers informed me.

[Vincent]

back fill class effective july 17, i just came from lefrak city, one of the officers informed me. thanks for the info. i have these replies setup to be send directly to my email which is on my phone so iam always in contact w/ whats going on. i figured it was sometime around the 17th. I guess if anyone hears different shout it out.

[he-man]

I got that call at 0900 on Friday morning. Thank God it was early enough so I don't have to worry myself all weekend. I wish you guys the best and hope to see you Monday morning.

[agenteja]

It is Sunday, 1240 and I still have not recieved anything. I am so very discouraged right now. When I spoke to my investigator Friday, she told me that I am good to go. My exam is 7008, took it in March this year. All weekend, I have been calling APD at Brooklyn, Lefrak and even my investigator, no luck at all in contacting them. Does anyone have a number that I can call to find out my status because this wait is horrendous and stressful. E-mail me at
agenteja

at

optonline

.net

Thank you.

[Googleit15]

thanks for the info. i have these replies setup to be send directly to my email which is on my phone so iam always in contact w/ whats going on. i figured it was sometime around the 17th. I guess if anyone hears different shout it out.

I heard that the backfill will be going in the 18th... The 17th and the 18th are good for me bc my 21st b-day is the 16th of July. :o

[Marxdaman29]

It is Sunday, 1240 and I still have not recieved anything. I am so very discouraged right now. When I spoke to my investigator Friday, she told me that I am good to go. My exam is 7008, took it in March this year. All weekend, I have been calling APD at Brooklyn, Lefrak and even my investigator, no luck at all in contacting them. Does anyone have a number that I can call to find out my status because this wait is horrendous and stressful. E-mail me at
agenteja

at

optonline

.net

Thank you.


718-972-3120

[sik70ss]

I was told about a month ago that i had been placed on review. I havent heard anything yet. if i dont get a callby monday should i call my investigator? i keep calling and am told i am still on review and nothing more.

[Vincent]

Anyone that goes to bklyn college on Monday post everything that happened because I am most likely going in the back class so I want to know whats gonna go on at bklyn college. I am hearing a lot of diff things but I wanna hear from sources on Monday.

[wnt2bacop]

Anyone that goes to bklyn college on Monday post everything that happened because I am most likely going in the back class so I want to know whats gonna go on at bklyn college. I am hearing a lot of diff things but I wanna hear from sources on Monday.


Can I take your place!!? Pleeease!!!

0130 hrs on Monday morning, no calls, nothing. I contacted candidate relations multiple times, and I've been told that I just had to be patient, and they couldn't check my name because the computer system is down.

I've jumped through so many hoops up until this point its absolutely ridiculous. You would think that if something came up in the investigation, they would contact you. As far as I knew, my investigator said I was good to go.

But than again, every single NYC employee I've spoken to about this had this consoling message: "Well, get used to it, that's how they operate"

[DANU1972]

Yes, after the whole process and passing everything I called APD sunday and was told I am not on the list because of something still held up in psych. I have no info on a counceling session I had once over 12 years ago. I have no records and can not remember who or exactly where it was. I know it was in Az, but not exactly what city. Gave the notarized statement of what the session was about (benign) but 12 year old paperwok has stopped the process for me. Great hua?

[DANU1972]

This after finding out they are letting a certified EDP (had a tantrum in front of instructors) go through for the 3rd time.

[RodFarva]

Just wondering, I know you guys started at Brooklyn College @ 7:00. What time do you generally get out?

[Vincent]

Can I take your place!!? Pleeease!!!

0130 hrs on Monday morning, no calls, nothing. I contacted candidate relations multiple times, and I've been told that I just had to be patient, and they couldn't check my name because the computer system is down.

I've jumped through so many hoops up until this point its absolutely ridiculous. You would think that if something came up in the investigation, they would contact you. As far as I knew, my investigator said I was good to go.

But than again, every single NYC employee I've spoken to about this had this consoling message: "Well, get used to it, that's how they operate" i just anted to know what number you called becuase i cant get in touch w/ my investigator to update her on whats going on so i can go in the backfill class.

[Jayc6018]

This after finding out they are letting a certified EDP (had a tantrum in front of instructors) go through for the 3rd time.

Thats nothing one of the Diallo cops was a certified EDP and they have quite a few in the last academy and the one before that.

Thats the NYPD for ya, they will bypass qualified canidates for a couple of wack jobs it doesn't make sense

[KFRG]

Just who exactly are you referring to as an EDP? I want to hear a name, those cops were railroaded...:mad:
Regarding bypassing qualified applicants, I have heard there is a lawsuit pending from a group of vet's being held up in psych. Basically what it comes down to in this liberal, cop-hating city is that white males need not apply. They are looking for a certain aplicant.

[agenteja]

I never got called for today's class, and I am a City employee (NYC Correction Officer). This is an utter outrage and I am very furious. If anyone should have gotten called, I should have because I deal with the criminals inside jail. If I can deal with them without the use of guns, I sure as hell can handle them on the streets. Something is terribly wrong here. My investigator told me two weeks ago that I am good to go, and here I am rejected, with all hope lost. Do you all see how they are treating a fellow City Employee like myself? For everyone that is still waiting, try calling this number:

718
972
3 1 2 0

This is for candidate relations. I called today since my investigator was at Brooklyn College, and the officer told me that there will be a backfill class next Wednesday, July 18. They also told me that I need to speak with my investigator on what the hell happened. For those whose investigators are out sick or on vacation, call the front desk of Lefrak or Brooklyn, where ever your investigator is and ask to speak to that investigators supervisor.

For Lefrak: 718
595 8 8 8 0

For Brooklyn: 718
972 7 3 4 4

[Jayc6018]

Just who exactly are you referring to as an EDP? I want to hear a name, those cops were railroaded...:mad:
Regarding bypassing qualified applicants, I have heard there is a lawsuit pending from a group of vet's being held up in psych. Basically what it comes down to in this liberal, cop-hating city is that white males need not apply. They are looking for a certain aplicant.

Is that so? where are you getting your info from? there are plenty of white males otj and in the academy so what are you talking about?

[Jayc6018]

I never got called for today's class, and I am a City employee (NYC Correction Officer). This is an utter outrage and I am very furious. If anyone should have gotten called, I should have because I deal with the criminals inside jail. If I can deal with them without the use of guns, I sure as hell can handle them on the streets. Something is terribly wrong here. My investigator told me two weeks ago that I am good to go, and here I am rejected, with all hope lost. Do you all see how they are treating a fellow City Employee like myself? For everyone that is still waiting, try calling this number:

718
972
3 1 2 0

This is for candidate relations. I called today since my investigator was at Brooklyn College, and the officer told me that there will be a backfill class next Wednesday, July 18. They also told me that I need to speak with my investigator on what the hell happened. For those whose investigators are out sick or on vacation, call the front desk of Lefrak or Brooklyn, where ever your investigator is and ask to speak to that investigators supervisor.

For Lefrak: 718
595 8 8 8 0

For Brooklyn: 718
972 7 3 4 4

You guys are probably going in the back fill class, but not for nothing did you take the NYC Deputy Sheriffs exam last june? Also all hope is not lost on NYPD , Westescher county police is about to give an exam, Mt Vernon PD exam is next May, Westchester DOC and White Plains PD exams are coming up this Nov and Dec. Try there too

NYPD is not the end of the road

[TheFlash37]

All I ever hear on this board and any board for that matter is how much the NYPD badly needs officers, how they're always short of recruits, etc. And then I read through posts like this and see perfectly good candidates getting passed over? It doesn't make any sense. I thought NYPD was hurting bad and it would be generally easier to get on with them then another department. I guess not.

[Vincent]

I havent got in contact w/ my investigator in almost a week. I think they should change that during the hiring process because I think a lot of people are losing interest whe they keep calling and showing an effort and no one is their to recprocate. I am forces tomorrow to call every number now so they know iam still interested in the back class. They dont understand how the pay isnt hurting the recruiting its word of the mouth that's hurting them. Hope all goes weel for all of us in the back class that suppose to be starting July 18th.

[agenteja]

I finally got a hold of my investigator this mourning at Lefrak. She told me that my paperwork has not been processed completely and that there is nothing that is holding me back in terms of needing extra information about me or anything negative coming up in my background check. She told me today that her Lieutenant came by her desk earlier asking if I was still interested in the backfill class and still on the list. My investigator told the Lieutenant that he is beyond ready. So all in all, I seem to be (unofficially) in for the backfill class next Wednesday, July 18. My investigator even told me that the current class right now is about a mere 800, no where near what the class should be, and some people after the first day already quit! For anyone that has not handed in their paperwork yet to their investigator, she told me that those candidates may have to wait for the January 2008 class. My investigator told me that when everything is complete, she will let me know as soon as possible. She spoke to me with the mindset that I will be in for next Wednesday. So for everyone else who was not called yet, call your investigator as soon as possible.

[agenteja]

You guys are probably going in the back fill class, but not for nothing did you take the NYC Deputy Sheriffs exam last june? Also all hope is not lost on NYPD , Westescher county police is about to give an exam, Mt Vernon PD exam is next May, Westchester DOC and White Plains PD exams are coming up this Nov and Dec. Try there too

NYPD is not the end of the road

To me, the NYPD is the end of the road, because I work on Rikers Island and it is really a horror, especially right now with this heat wave. The NYPD is the only civil service job that has contacted me for hiring. There is no air conditioning within the jails, unless you bring your own food, you have to eat the inmate food for a 40 minute meal break. I can go on and on about NYC Department of Corrections (NYDC) and how much the job honestly sucks regardless if you make more money there than in NYPD. As for the NYC Sheriffs exam, I never took it since I thought NYDC was going to be good, but I am dead wrong and regret not taking that exam. But thanks for the heads up on the other exams you mentioned, I wil be looking into them. Also everyone, NYS Police is having an exam, I urge everyone to apply and take that exam.

[almostaPO]

Also all hope is not lost on NYPD , Westescher county police is about to give an exam, Mt Vernon PD exam is next May, Westchester DOC and White Plains PD exams are coming up this Nov and Dec.

New ros and Mt. Vernons were last december and the county's towns and villages isnt until dec '08... ur best luck is whiteplains in november and the state police

[Googleit15]

Well I'm 4Q and ready to go for the backfill, the only thing I'm waiting on is my 21st b-day this monday the 16th. I spoke to my BI and his Sgt and both said Ill be good to go as long as the only thing holding me is my age (which is the only thing holding me). Alls I have to do is call up on monday and get taken off age hold and hopfully Ill get the call the same day or the next :D. But I have one question shouldnt I be taken off age hold now since the start of the backfill will be after my 21st b-day (16th), any help would be great...

[agenteja]

[QUOTE=Googleit15;919924]Well I'm 4Q and ready to go for the backfill[QUOTE]

What does 4Q mean? My investigator never mentioned that term for me.

[Googleit15]

It means your ready for hire.

[Marxdaman29]

Is that so? where are you getting your info from? there are plenty of white males otj and in the academy so what are you talking about?

Exactly, the academy is predominately white males........ I think you need to know what you're talking about before you make a statement like that.

[Marxdaman29]

I finally got a hold of my investigator this mourning at Lefrak. She told me that my paperwork has not been processed completely and that there is nothing that is holding me back in terms of needing extra information about me or anything negative coming up in my background check. She told me today that her Lieutenant came by her desk earlier asking if I was still interested in the backfill class and still on the list. My investigator told the Lieutenant that he is beyond ready. So all in all, I seem to be (unofficially) in for the backfill class next Wednesday, July 18. My investigator even told me that the current class right now is about a mere 800, no where near what the class should be, and some people after the first day already quit! For anyone that has not handed in their paperwork yet to their investigator, she told me that those candidates may have to wait for the January 2008 class. My investigator told me that when everything is complete, she will let me know as soon as possible. She spoke to me with the mindset that I will be in for next Wednesday. So for everyone else who was not called yet, call your investigator as soon as possible.

There are 900 of us in the class now... Yes, some people have quit already.

[Khadafi310]

i might be a little late here, but i just took my oral and written psych on Tuesday, yet to complete my paperwork, now my question is, if i dont make the backfill class on July 17........when is the next class going in?

[Googleit15]

i might be a little late here, but i just took my oral and written psych on Tuesday, yet to complete my paperwork, now my question is, if i dont make the backfill class on July 17........when is the next class going in?

The backfill for this July's class goes in the 18th and the next class after that is Jan of 2008.

[Khadafi310]

jan 2008? hmm does not sound good, hopefully i should be in the PGPD by then...or hopefully the NYPD salary would have increase by then,

[Jayc6018]

New ros and Mt. Vernons were last december and the county's towns and villages isnt until dec '08... ur best luck is whiteplains in november and the state police


Well yeah I know the Dec 07 Mt Vernon pd exam passed, I just took the pat last week for them and the instructor said that MVPD is giving another test in May of 08.

[Vincent]

i might be a little late here, but i just took my oral and written psych on Tuesday, yet to complete my paperwork, now my question is, if i dont make the backfill class on July 17........when is the next class going in?

to be honest the way the NYPD goes your not gonna go untill Jan 08. It took me almost 2 weeks just to contact my investigator and set up a meeting w/ her to hand in my paper work. The hiring process is just redic but if this is what you wanna do then you suck it up like I did.

[Khadafi310]

not only is the hiring process crazy but the paper work is amazing,,,especially the typing part, yes i guess i dont have to rush things now, i should just wait till Jan 2008.

[Ruwkus]

Well yeah I know the Dec 07 Mt Vernon pd exam passed, I just took the pat last week for them and the instructor said that MVPD is giving another test in May of 08.

Have you handed in your paperwork for MVPD?

[Vincent]

not only is the hiring process crazy but the paper work is amazing,,,especially the typing part, yes i guess i dont have to rush things now, i should just wait till Jan 2008.

The paper work is crazy, and you dont wanna rush anything because like me they waited to the day before all paper work had to be in to tell me they didnt recieve something that I mailed in. Just make sure your on top of ALL your paper work every time you go do anything with the NYPD and organize EVERYTHING. Their gonna say they never recieved things meanwhile its in your folder. What you should do is make a copy of EVERYTHING for your own file and date it when it was handed in so their is no problem with paper work.

[Jayc6018]

Have you handed in your paperwork for MVPD?

I'm on the second phase with the investigation package we just recieved. I know they are looking to hire 25 officers for the end o july and I think 50 to 75 more for the Jan class.

[Vincent]

I'm on the second phase with the investigation package we just recieved. I know they are looking to hire 25 officers for the end o july and I think 50 to 75 more for the Jan class.
to be honest w/ u just look fwd to the Jan class. The back class is suppose to start July 18th and I dont think the NYPD is going to work fast enough to get you done by then.

[Jayc6018]

to be honest w/ u just look fwd to the Jan class. The back class is suppose to start July 18th and I dont think the NYPD is going to work fast enough to get you done by then.


Sorry bro NYPD is the furtherest thing from my mind I'm talking about the Mount Vernon Police department I'm looking forward into joining lol

[Googleit15]

I need some help transit help comming from yonkers and going to the academy. Would the best way be to take number 4 subway at woodlawn station and take that to 14th st (union Sq)?

[Googleit15]

Anyone who lives in Yonkers and wants to car pool PM me.

[agenteja]

I'm on the second phase with the investigation package we just recieved. I know they are looking to hire 25 officers for the end o july and I think 50 to 75 more for the Jan class.

Yesterday in the New York Post, they had an article about the July 2007 NYPD class. There are currently 924 recruits for that class. For the backfill class, the NYPD is expected to hire an additional 125 or more recruits. So they need people, their head count for officers is about 2,000 less. So they are in bad shape with staffing. Just continue what you are doing because they do need people. Not only that, but throughout the academy, people quit and will get terminated for various reasons.

Also yesterday, I bumped into a friend back from college who graduated this past June. She got assigned to the 71 Precinct in East New York, Brooklyn, an Impact Zone Precinct. She told me that on shield day, which is the day everyone gets their shields and what command they are assigned to, several recruits quit that same day since they were going to the rough Impact Zone Precincts. She also told me that four new officers who were sent with her to the 71 Precinct quit after their first day of working in the Precinct. She also told me that those recruits who claimed they have connections within the NYPD went to the Commands of their choices.

[agenteja]

i might be a little late here, but i just took my oral and written psych on Tuesday, yet to complete my paperwork, now my question is, if i dont make the backfill class on July 17........when is the next class going in?

I hate to tell you this, but you more than likely, honestly definately are not going to make it for the backfill class next Wednesday July 18. My friend, also a fellow NYC Correction Officer did the whole process (agility, psych), passed everything but never handed in his COMPLETED paperwork. He called his investigator two days ago and she told him that it is way too late for him to make it for the backfilll class next week. If you are starting everything now, especially if you have not handed in your paper, you will have to wait for January 2008. The only miracle that can happen right now is if the backfill class is pushed further back because initially, I heard that the backfill class was July 23. But this does not look like it is happening since my investigator told me that July 18 is the last chance to make it for the current NYPD class.

[Jayc6018]

Yesterday in the New York Post, they had an article about the July 2007 NYPD class. There are currently 924 recruits for that class. For the backfill class, the NYPD is expected to hire an additional 125 or more recruits. So they need people, their head count for officers is about 2,000 less. So they are in bad shape with staffing. Just continue what you are doing because they do need people. Not only that, but throughout the academy, people quit and will get terminated for various reasons.

Also yesterday, I bumped into a friend back from college who graduated this past June. She got assigned to the 71 Precinct in East New York, Brooklyn, an Impact Zone Precinct. She told me that on shield day, which is the day everyone gets their shields and what command they are assigned to, several recruits quit that same day since they were going to the rough Impact Zone Precincts. She also told me that four new officers who were sent with her to the 71 Precinct quit after their first day of working in the Precinct. She also told me that those recruits who claimed they have connections within the NYPD went to the Commands of their choices.


Well you need a certain type of mentality to be an NYPD officer in an impact precint. Its nothing going to be a cake walk and I've always said for those who grew up in the city and in the tough neighborhoods they pretty much can get through anything.

And yes those with CONNECTIONS will go to commands of their choices and get cushion assignments

[KFRG]

LOL I think the 71 (or the majority of BN) is beyond what I would consider a "tough neighborhood", I can think of a few names which might not be appropriate here...:eek:

[ouikikazz]

Yesterday in the New York Post, they had an article about the July 2007 NYPD class. There are currently 924 recruits for that class. For the backfill class, the NYPD is expected to hire an additional 125 or more recruits. So they need people, their head count for officers is about 2,000 less. So they are in bad shape with staffing. Just continue what you are doing because they do need people. Not only that, but throughout the academy, people quit and will get terminated for various reasons.

Also yesterday, I bumped into a friend back from college who graduated this past June. She got assigned to the 71 Precinct in East New York, Brooklyn, an Impact Zone Precinct. She told me that on shield day, which is the day everyone gets their shields and what command they are assigned to, several recruits quit that same day since they were going to the rough Impact Zone Precincts. She also told me that four new officers who were sent with her to the 71 Precinct quit after their first day of working in the Precinct. She also told me that those recruits who claimed they have connections within the NYPD went to the Commands of their choices.

the last day of brooklyn college there was only 887 recruits (after resignations :O) then there are more than a few resignations the past two days, so figure there is like 825 recruits left roughly. honestly if you get put into impact (which is suppose to be 2/3 of the people) just suck it up, its part of the job. BN is probably one of the worst precincts to go into. if you can't handle being on your feet 8+ hrs a day, just quit now and don't waste your time, you will be dumped onto foot post/patrol when you get out no doubt about it.

[Its_da_jayz]

i was put under investigative review on July 2006 and still havent had any word from my investigator or the NYPD.. i dont have a record and never been in any kind of trouble with the law.. i dont do drugs or have any medical problems, anyone else been in this same situation.. and how long should i wait until i just give it up?

[agenteja]

Well you need a certain type of mentality to be an NYPD officer in an impact precint. Its nothing going to be a cake walk and I've always said for those who grew up in the city and in the tough neighborhoods they pretty much can get through anything.

And yes those with CONNECTIONS will go to commands of their choices and get cushion assignments

And the majority of NYPD officers from what I understand do not live within the 5 boroughs of NYC. This same girl who I was talking about that graduated from the June class told me that she was the only person in her company that lived with the City of New York. Everyone else was from Long Island, Westchester and Rockland Counties.

[Jayc6018]

i was put under investigative review on July 2006 and still havent had any word from my investigator or the NYPD.. i dont have a record and never been in any kind of trouble with the law.. i dont do drugs or have any medical problems, anyone else been in this same situation.. and how long should i wait until i just give it up?

Hummm interesting, let me ask you this if you don't mind me asking, where their any mental health issues with your parents? have you ever been in special education?

believe it or not nypd tends to dq canidates because of this. Its weird and beyond my comprehension as to way they do **** like that but it happens.

[Jayc6018]

And the majority of NYPD officers from what I understand do not live within the 5 boroughs of NYC. This same girl who I was talking about that graduated from the June class told me that she was the only person in her company that lived with the City of New York. Everyone else was from Long Island, Westchester and Rockland Counties.

Correct I have been a city dweller all my life, I know the in's and outs of NYC so for me to be an officer the NYPD will be a piece of cake. Only thing thats holding me back is the pay but I'm still leaning more and more towards NYPD because there is endless room for advancement and that you don't get nowhere else in any LE agency.

I know the Sgt's just settle on a contract that will give them a top pay of 100k with 5 yrs puls as sgt and those with 1 to 5 yrs will start at 75k

[KFRG]

Not even on the job yet and it's a "piece of cake"? :rolleyes:

[Its_da_jayz]

Hummm interesting, let me ask you this if you don't mind me asking, where their any mental health issues with your parents? have you ever been in special education?

believe it or not nypd tends to dq canidates because of this. Its weird and beyond my comprehension as to way they do **** like that but it happens.


Nope.. nothing thats the weird part about it..

[almostaPO]

Well yeah I know the Dec 07 Mt Vernon pd exam passed, I just took the pat last week for them and the instructor said that MVPD is giving another test in May of 08.

wow really? thats wierd wuts with mt vernon n wp... they didnt get enough ppl from their last tests? the scores are usually good for a couple years

[Googleit15]

Anyone from yonkers here that wants to commute?

[Vincent]

Anyone that went to Bklyn college on July 9th let us know what were gonna be expecting July 18th for the back class. Anything is helpful. I heard a lot of people just about faced and walked out which means less recruits then what walked in so their hungry. Dont think they will ever change but give me a heads up on what I am gonna be facing Wednesday.

[Jayc6018]

wow really? thats wierd wuts with mt vernon n wp... they didnt get enough ppl from their last tests? the scores are usually good for a couple years

I am guessing not a lot of people scored great on it. For 1 they had a high failure rate on the pat test, a lot of guys couldn't make that 12.35 1.5 mile run.

Secondly the written exam was 5 hrs long and strictly reading comprehension. No math or anything.

[agenteja]

Vincent:

So I take it that you are officially confirmed for the backfill class this Wednesday right? If you got confirmed, when did you get notified, day and time please? I am now awaiting to hear for the backfill class, I finally got all my paperwork completed that my investigator was missing from my current employer, NYC Department of Corrections this past Friday. My investigator told me that I should more than likely, close to definately recieve a call tomorrow on Monday.

Anyone that went to Bklyn college on July 9th let us know what were gonna be expecting July 18th for the back class. Anything is helpful. I heard a lot of people just about faced and walked out which means less recruits then what walked in so their hungry. Dont think they will ever change but give me a heads up on what I am gonna be facing Wednesday.

[zeroryde]

man this class is that low? Who here has night tours and which OCI? I just graduated last class and yes... "hooks" are important if you wanna go to someplace cushy. I got my hook from networking with the fraternal organizations and I'm in Midtown South Impact... which is times square. So far about 2 weeks into the job I enjoy it, some of my friends in the 75 and the 73 aren't having a "bad" time either. The people who quit are pansy's and basically weak, because I have a friend from my company from suffolk... never really been in a ghetto area before in his life or the city really, and ended up in the 75... was totally upset but he's still there saying he's just writing parkers.... obviously there's something wrong there since he should be collaring up, but the people who quit just can't handle anything in life...

after 6 months in academy, you should stick it out definitely...

[agenteja]

JULY 18 BACKFILL CLASS CANDIDATES
For anyone that is expected to make it for the backfill class such as myself, if you get called for this Wednesday, please leave a posting stating the time and day you got the call. Also, state what was said in the message such as what you need to bring, where you need to go and so fourth.

[agenteja]

BACKFILL CLASS UPDATE

I just got off the phone with Candidate Relations and they told me that the phone calls for this Wednesday's backfill class will probaby start this afternoon into the evening. They should be finished up by tomorrow. Right now, they are working on compiling their list and will not assist anyone individually. If you need to know more about your status, they said to speak to your investigator.

[Vincent]

BACKFILL CLASS UPDATE

I just got off the phone with Candidate Relations and they told me that the phone calls for this Wednesday's backfill class will probaby start this afternoon into the evening. They should be finished up by tomorrow. Right now, they are working on compiling their list and will not assist anyone individually. If you need to know more about your status, they said to speak to your investigator.
I am hoping to get this call today because today I am letting my boss know its the last day at work. I work at an airport and I need to hand in my port authority ID otherwise their is a big problem and my investigator is almost impossible to get in touch with. Last I spoke w/ her I had to drop off my transcript and thats it, I spoke to her boss the Sgt. and he said he just signed off my folder which could be "OK'ing" me for the backclass. He said he doesnt see anything wrong w/ my file as long as I get him my transcript and I should be good. So i hope I get the call this afternoon and lock this deal. I noticed how no one posted since July 9th about whats really going on, kinda weird I guess...lol

[Marxdaman29]

I am hoping to get this call today because today I am letting my boss know its the last day at work. I work at an airport and I need to hand in my port authority ID otherwise their is a big problem and my investigator is almost impossible to get in touch with. Last I spoke w/ her I had to drop off my transcript and thats it, I spoke to her boss the Sgt. and he said he just signed off my folder which could be "OK'ing" me for the backclass. He said he doesnt see anything wrong w/ my file as long as I get him my transcript and I should be good. So i hope I get the call this afternoon and lock this deal. I noticed how no one posted since July 9th about whats really going on, kinda weird I guess...lol

What's going on is a lot of reading, studying, and homework...... You'll see when you get there.. Maybe not the homework part for you, it all depends on your OCI (Official Company Instructor) My OCI is a former high school teacher so my company gets homework every night. Hope to see you in the academy.....

[Sear]

This is absolutely terrible. I finished everything on time. Handed in everything when it was needed and completed every test that was asked of me. Only after I called my investigator on July 9th, after not receiving a call to attend academy, did I find out that I have been on Psych Review. Despite calling my investigator and leaving messages about 5 times asking if there is anything she needed or anything that I should know regarding my attending the July class, she neglected to call me and let me know that I am on review and that I might not get into the July class, or any class for that matter. No matter who I call, no one can tell me anything as to what is wrong or whether I am disqualified or not. I don't know what to do. This is really frustrating.

[Vincent]

This is absolutely terrible. I finished everything on time. Handed in everything when it was needed and completed every test that was asked of me. Only after I called my investigator on July 9th, after not receiving a call to attend academy, did I find out that I have been on Psych Review. Despite calling my investigator and leaving messages about 5 times asking if there is anything she needed or anything that I should know regarding my attending the July class, she neglected to call me and let me know that I am on review and that I might not get into the July class, or any class for that matter. No matter who I call, no one can tell me anything as to what is wrong or whether I am disqualified or not. I don't know what to do. This is really frustrating.

The same thing just happened to me right now. I had to call my investigator to find out that my driving record is holding me back untill the Jan class. When I spoke to her in person and my Sgt. he told me that everything was good to go. It just bothers me how I called everyday for almost 3 weeks leaving 5+ messages and they never got back to me 1 time. This is redic how this turned out. Very upset at the NYPD and how they decide to run things. :mad:

[wnt2bacop]

July 16,2007; 1841 hrs

Just got off the phone with candidate relations, they are going to start calls in about 45 minutes for the backfill.

[Vincent]

July 16,2007; 1841 hrs

Just got off the phone with candidate relations, they are going to start calls in about 45 minutes for the backfill.
I cant get in touch w/ my investigator or her supervisor. Does anyone have a number that I can contact someone about my situation?

[Khadafi310]

no need to rush..... well let me speak for myself, i was hoping to join the backfill class myself but i decided to just wait till next year Jan and get all the paper work done properly. Good luck to you Guys that make it.

[agenteja]

I cant get in touch w/ my investigator or her supervisor. Does anyone have a number that I can contact someone about my situation?

Call candidate relations at
7 1 8

9 7 2

3 1 2 0

These are the same people I called early this mourning who told me that they will be starting calls this evening but cannot at this time assist anyone individually. But try your luck, someone already posted that they will be starting calls in about 45 minutes, so they may not be able to help you.

[agenteja]

Remember, Anyone Who Gets A call For The Backfill Class, State What Exam/list Number You Are On, And The Time And Date You Got The Call. Thank You, I Will Do The Same If They Call Me. Hopefully This Is The End Of This Fiasco.

[Googleit15]

Just got the call, 7AM wed!!! two money orders 9$ and 5$, two photos.

[wnt2bacop]

Exam 4022/List 843

Got the call at 1950

7AM wednesday

Googleit15: The woman I spoke to told me nothing about two photos!!!!??? Can you elaborate so I can get them just in case??

[agenteja]

I got my call at 8:55 PM! From Exam 7008, list 52. I am so happy right now!

[wnt2bacop]

Congrats!!! So did they tell you about photos?

[Marxdaman29]

I got my call at 8:55 PM! From Exam 7008, list 52. I am so happy right now!

Congratulations Bro.... Now they're going to be mean and screaming and yelling, it's different from corrections.... Don't let them break you!!! And immediately start studying!!! Again, congratulations, I'm happy that you're off Rikers Island that cespool.

[Googleit15]

She told me to bring W/E was on the letter I recived from the mini-med. The sgt at my mini-med told me to have my photos ready for my first day.

[zeroryde]

Exam 4022/List 843

Got the call at 1950

7AM wednesday

Googleit15: The woman I spoke to told me nothing about two photos!!!!??? Can you elaborate so I can get them just in case??

wow... that's weird... cause my exam and list was 4022/856

congrats, and make sure you have passport photos

[wnt2bacop]

Zeroryde: You have email ;)

[agenteja]

Congratulations Bro.... Now they're going to be mean and screaming and yelling, it's different from corrections.... Don't let them break you!!! And immediately start studying!!! Again, congratulations, I'm happy that you're off Rikers Island that cespool.

As I drove off the Rikers Island Bridge for one last time early this mourning at around 8:30 AM, I did not even bother to turn around. Thankfully, they did not stick me for overtime, but I did report just to be on the safe side. What a relief it is to no longer be working for the Department of Corrections. Right now, I feel so relaxed in over 1 year that I have been working for the Department of Corruption/Confusion/Conflict. I think I am going to enjoy the NYPD a lot more than NYCD.

[agenteja]

Congrats!!! So did they tell you about photos?

I was only told black pens, shiny shoes, business attire, clip board, 5 dollar and 9 dollar postal money order, photo id, but no passport photos. I already have passport photos just in case. So all this tomorrow, July 18 at the Academy 7:00 Am.

[Marxdaman29]

AGENTJA, you're gonna have to go back to Rikers Island to resign tomorrow.... Did you resign already??

[Jayc6018]

Congrats Agent and good luck, maybe I'll bring myself to go in the Jan 08 class

[agenteja]

AGENTJA, you're gonna have to go back to Rikers Island to resign tomorrow.... Did you resign already??

No, I did not resign because my investigator told me not to. She told me that when I go to the Police Academy tomorrow, they will give me instructions on what I have to do. I will wait until tomorrow and find out. I am not going to be too happy about going back to Rikers, but so be it.

[Vincent]

I just wanted to say good luck to everyone in the July Academy. my drivers record held me back the last minute which I didnt think would because the Sgt. told me he signed off my file and I was good to go for the backclass. I want everyone to try and post what goes on at bklyn college and the academy so when i walk into it in jan I have a slight idea on what to expect. Post, post, post!!!

[RodFarva]

I just wanted to say good luck to everyone in the July Academy. my drivers record held me back the last minute which I didnt think would because the Sgt. told me he signed off my file and I was good to go for the backclass. I want everyone to try and post what goes on at bklyn college and the academy so when i walk into it in jan I have a slight idea on what to expect. Post, post, post!!!

I know you start at 7am, I'd still like to know what time you are done for the day?

[DOAcop38]

As I drove off the Rikers Island Bridge for one last time early this mourning at around 8:30 AM, I did not even bother to turn around. Thankfully, they did not stick me for overtime, but I did report just to be on the safe side. What a relief it is to no longer be working for the Department of Corrections. Right now, I feel so relaxed in over 1 year that I have been working for the Department of Corruption/Confusion/Conflict. I think I am going to enjoy the NYPD a lot more than NYCD.

Don't count on it- expect same crap,different "grass" to walk on-been buzzing thru your posts and i still don't get the feeling that you "understand" that L.E. isn't some heroic "fantasy world" where wearing a badge makes things all BETTER.Remember that you are "blessed" and alot of folks wanted to be a NYC DOC officer and YOU still got the job .Ditto now for NYPD Officer.I work with a guy who came from CA.Dept of corrections- California has nearly 200,000 felons incarcerated and prisons that more than match or exceed the violence and madness of what you have seen in NY.CDC officers are full peace officers in the state of CA.( what you guys call "police authority" vs. peace officer authority) he was quickly surprised at the "difference"-despite all the training and the experience( with violence and criminal activity he saw on the "inside"); on the "streets" trying to control somebody is alot different from in custody,and ALOT more dangerous.Add to that the politics of the job-you will see the same crap ,only played out on a different field this time.So don't get too "relaxed"-use the tactics that worked to kept a shank from gutting you on the island on the streets,learn to STAY humble,even when they are ****ing you off ( suspects as well as citizens),and LEARN not to bad mouth your organization-no matter where you go -"people KNOW people",and alot of coppers have family ,friends,associates everywhere From NYC DOCs to NYPD ( from NYs"Boldest" to Ny's "finest") -this could one day turn around and SLAP you in the FACE.HARD. Good luck in the academy and your career.No matter where you go in L.E.,there is NO such thing as a "dream" job-every dept and agency has its ups and downs-learn to appreciate the "up"s rather than concentrate on the downs....

[Marxdaman29]

Don't count on it- expect same crap,different "grass" to walk on-been buzzing thru your posts and i still don't get the feeling that you "understand" that L.E. isn't some heroic "fantasy world" where wearing a badge makes things all BETTER.Remember that you are "blessed" and alot of folks wanted to be a NYC DOC officer and YOU still got the job .Ditto now for NYPD Officer.I work with a guy who came from CA.Dept of corrections- California has nearly 200,000 felons incarcerated and prisons that more than match or exceed the violence and madness of what you have seen in NY.CDC officers are full peace officers in the state of CA.( what you guys call "police authority" vs. peace officer authority) he was quickly surprised at the "difference"-despite all the training and the experience( with violence and criminal activity he saw on the "inside"); on the "streets" trying to control somebody is alot different from in custody,and ALOT more dangerous.Add to that the politics of the job-you will see the same crap ,only played out on a different field this time.So don't get too "relaxed"-use the tactics that worked to kept a shank from gutting you on the island on the streets,learn to STAY humble,even when they are ****ing you off ( suspects as well as citizens),and LEARN not to bad mouth your organization-no matter where you go -"people KNOW people",and alot of coppers have family ,friends,associates everywhere From NYC DOCs to NYPD ( from NYs"Boldest" to Ny's "finest") -this could one day turn around and SLAP you in the FACE.HARD. Good luck in the academy and your career.No matter where you go in L.E.,there is NO such thing as a "dream" job-every dept and agency has its ups and downs-learn to appreciate the "up"s rather than concentrate on the downs....

I come from NYC Corrections also, and I can tell you that everything he said is true... NYC Corrections is not for everyone.. I felt the same way he felt... Now that I'm in the NYPD academy I can see the difference already.... You would have to work that agency to understand what he's feeling.

[DOAcop38]

I come from NYC Corrections also, and I can tell you that everything he said is true... NYC Corrections is not for everyone.. I felt the same way he felt... Now that I'm in the NYPD academy I can see the difference already.... You would have to work that agency to understand what he's feeling.

Understood.But when you move ,you move on-harping about the "Bad" you've experienced can ,and from what I've seen,will seep into you r current experiences.Let it go and you think clearer about what you've got to deal with "TODAY".Ironically enough,one of my first bosses was a retired Sgt with NYC DOCs -Vincente Esposito.a hard ,but fair man with the wierdest sense of humor.He'd always say that "not for nuthin' but you'se California folks crack me up".he'd tell us the horror stories of places like the Tombs and Rikers,but he'd also say this- "thats life ,and what can you do?" move on,I've learned,make the best of what you got,stand up when its time to ,and pray for the rest............

[Vincent]

I come from NYC Corrections also, and I can tell you that everything he said is true... NYC Corrections is not for everyone.. I felt the same way he felt... Now that I'm in the NYPD academy I can see the difference already.... You would have to work that agency to understand what he's feeling.
You 100% right when you say its not for everyone. My gilfriends father is a retired Captain at rikers and has been busting my ballz since I been going thru the NYPD hiring process. He loves being a CO at rikers and I told him the samething, its not for everyone. Just cuz he liked it and had a great career doesnt mean I will. I wanna become a cop and in Jan 08 when I enter the academy my dream will begin to come true. It's not like me to work in a jail for 8+ hours. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and their is no right or wrong answer.

[zeroryde]

For you guys from Corrections, and if you get the night tour, talk to Instructor(PO) Williams in PTTD (phys ed/tactics) He's a great guy and he used be in Corrections as well and he has about 18 years on.

[agenteja]

Don't count on it- expect same crap,different "grass" to walk on-been buzzing thru your posts and i still don't get the feeling that you "understand" that L.E. isn't some heroic "fantasy world" where wearing a badge makes things all BETTER.Remember that you are "blessed" and alot of folks wanted to be a NYC DOC officer and YOU still got the job .Ditto now for NYPD Officer.I work with a guy who came from CA.Dept of corrections- California has nearly 200,000 felons incarcerated and prisons that more than match or exceed the violence and madness of what you have seen in NY.CDC officers are full peace officers in the state of CA.( what you guys call "police authority" vs. peace officer authority) he was quickly surprised at the "difference"-despite all the training and the experience( with violence and criminal activity he saw on the "inside"); on the "streets" trying to control somebody is alot different from in custody,and ALOT more dangerous.Add to that the politics of the job-you will see the same crap ,only played out on a different field this time.So don't get too "relaxed"-use the tactics that worked to kept a shank from gutting you on the island on the streets,learn to STAY humble,even when they are ****ing you off ( suspects as well as citizens),and LEARN not to bad mouth your organization-no matter where you go -"people KNOW people",and alot of coppers have family ,friends,associates everywhere From NYC DOCs to NYPD ( from NYs"Boldest" to Ny's "finest") -this could one day turn around and SLAP you in the FACE.HARD. Good luck in the academy and your career.No matter where you go in L.E.,there is NO such thing as a "dream" job-every dept and agency has its ups and downs-learn to appreciate the "up"s rather than concentrate on the downs....

I do not think that NYPD is a dream job. First off, in Corrections, you are incarcerated as well. In NYC, the department's rules favor the inmates more than they favor us as officers. As stated in previous posts, the working conditions in DOC are horrible. Right now, all the jails on the island are ovens. We as officers suffer perhaps more than the inmates because we are wearing uniform pants, a stab proof vest over a t-shirt, and this just burns your upper body. If it is 105 degrees outside, it is about 115 degress inside the jails. At least the inmates can take cold showers and have all the water they need to drink since we are suppose to make sure they have enough ice in their housing area to stay cool. As for us, the rule is a one litter bottle of water on post which is ridiculous. Who is anyone to tell me how much water I should be drinking first of all? Need I say more? As a cop, you can drink as much water as you please, stop at any store to buy drinks. As a CO, you are very limited in what you can have on post such as food. Sometimes you will go for 8-16 hours without a meal relief, and this has happened to me twice. Yet I have to sit there on post watching the scrum of the earth inmates eat all the food they can, not just the meals they are given, but their commissary food? It disgusts me. Now being in the NYPD academy for 3 days now, I already see that the caliber of the instructors surpasses that of DOC, as well as the recruits. I know it is too early to judge, but I will wait until time goes on to make a final determination. As for you comment about how this may backfire, yes it can happen. But if it ever does, I will never return to DOC if NYPD does not work out, believe me. I am not going to go back to DOC, a department where I have lost all respect for.

[agenteja]

You 100% right when you say its not for everyone. My gilfriends father is a retired Captain at rikers and has been busting my ballz since I been going thru the NYPD hiring process. He loves being a CO at rikers and I told him the samething, its not for everyone. Just cuz he liked it and had a great career doesnt mean I will. I wanna become a cop and in Jan 08 when I enter the academy my dream will begin to come true. It's not like me to work in a jail for 8+ hours. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and their is no right or wrong answer.

Being in jail after a while got to me. Especially when they stuck me for a double tour, 16 hours. It sucks, especially when no one in the department works together. Upper management such as captains and beyond do not have our backs, and they look to burn us as officers for everything. They will not serve an infraction to an inmate (which we as officers write) because they look at it as extra paperwork. But yet these Correction Captains have no problem writing us up on charges and Command Disciplines, they do not look at that as extra paperwork. Captains take great pride in writing up officers and not inmates. It is pathetic.

[agenteja]

I do not think that NYPD is a fantasy job. First off, in Corrections, you are incarcerated as well. In NYC, the department's rules favor the inmates more than they favor us as officers. As stated in previous posts, the working conditions in DOC are horrible. Right now, all the jails on the island are ovens. We as officers suffer perhaps more than the inmates because we are wearing uniform pants, a stab proof vest over a t-shirt, and this just burns your upper body. If it is 105 degrees outside, it is about 115 degress inside the jails. At least the inmates can take cold showers and have all the water they need to drink since we are suppose to make sure they have enough ice in their housing area to stay cool. As for us, the rule is a one litter bottle of water on post which is ridiculous. Who is anyone to tell me how much water I should be drinking first of all? Need I say more? As a cop, you can drink as much water as you please, stop at any store to buy drinks. As a CO, you are very limited in what you can have on post such as food. Sometimes you will go for 8-16 hours without a meal relief, and this has happened to me twice. Yet I have to sit there on post watching the scrum of the earth inmates eat all the food they can, not just the meals they are given, but their commissary food? It disgusts me. Now being in the NYPD academy for 3 days now, I already see that the caliber of the instructors surpasses that of DOC, as well as the recruits. I know it is too early to judge, but I will wait until time goes on to make a final determination. As for you comment about how this may backfire, yes it can happen. But if it ever does, I will never return to DOC if NYPD does not work out, believe me. I am not going to go back to DOC, a department where I have lost all respect for.

[redstormgsr]

I just wanted to say good luck to everyone in the July Academy. my drivers record held me back the last minute which I didnt think would because the Sgt. told me he signed off my file and I was good to go for the backclass. I want everyone to try and post what goes on at bklyn college and the academy so when i walk into it in jan I have a slight idea on what to expect. Post, post, post!!!

I too was held back, I must take a defensive dring course before the Jan 08 class and i will be good to go!!

[Vincent]

I too was held back, I must take a defensive dring course before the Jan 08 class and i will be good to go!! Yea I am taking it also and he told me dont drive for 6 months to ensure I dont get another ticket. I havent gotten a ticket for almost 2 years but the tickets I got 3 years ago were so close together. I am hoping the course makes a difference.

[redstormgsr]

The course will make a difference it is just for show!!!! It will in a way show some proof that you are trying to rehabilitate your driving record. I had a suspended license for failure to appear in court. It was for 3 tickets so they considered it 3 susp. on my license at the DMV.

[bklynbob]

As I drove off the Rikers Island Bridge for one last time early this mourning at around 8:30 AM, I did not even bother to turn around. Thankfully, they did not stick me for overtime, but I did report just to be on the safe side. What a relief it is to no longer be working for the Department of Corrections. Right now, I feel so relaxed in over 1 year that I have been working for the Department of Corruption/Confusion/Conflict. I think I am going to enjoy the NYPD a lot more than NYCD.

Yeah,now only half the people you work w/ are perps.

[NorwichGrad05]

Yeah,now only half the people you work w/ are perps.

That is comedy!!! I heard on the radio yesterday..some post picking up a job and asking for a client ID check and when she didn't respond to him, he goes "yo central, you got my back?"

[Jayc6018]

Theres perps in every PD all over this country, stop regurgitating b.s nypd rant rethoric

[RodFarva]

Yea I am taking it also and he told me dont drive for 6 months to ensure I dont get another ticket. I havent gotten a ticket for almost 2 years but the tickets I got 3 years ago were so close together. I am hoping the course makes a difference.

What were your tickets for? Were they points on your licence that you need to remove with the driving course? I have 2 minor no points tickets from a couple years ago, one was out of state. Wonder if I should be worried.

[redstormgsr]

What were your tickets for? Were they points on your licence that you need to remove with the driving course? I have 2 minor no points tickets from a couple years ago, one was out of state. Wonder if I should be worried.


Do you plan on entering in jan 08'?? If you do take a defensive driving class to be safe. 40.00 and you will save on insurance and have peace of mind for the next class!!!

[Vincent]

The course will make a difference it is just for show!!!! It will in a way show some proof that you are trying to rehabilitate your driving record. I had a suspended license for failure to appear in court. It was for 3 tickets so they considered it 3 susp. on my license at the DMV.

When I spoke to my Sgt. the day before the back class I told him how I was going to take the course to lower the points on my license and he said its a system w/ the NYPD. He said I had to many summons within a 3 yr period that it has nothing to do w/ points so it wouldnt matter.

[JohnDoe61]

What if your license was suspended twice?

[Vincent]

What if your license was suspended twice?
To be honest I asked about my driving record when I met w/ my investigator because I knew it wasent an angels record and she told me I was fine that it wouldnt hold me back. So if i was you take the driving course, get points off and ask you investigator to go over your record to make sure because they have different standards then the DMV from what my Sgt. told me. They have a different point system that they go through. Dont let the NYPD do anything, you ask all the questions about any doubt that you have about the hiring process or about your past!

[redstormgsr]

When I spoke to my Sgt. the day before the back class I told him how I was going to take the course to lower the points on my license and he said its a system w/ the NYPD. He said I had to many summons within a 3 yr period that it has nothing to do w/ points so it wouldnt matter.


yeah they consider you as having a true neglect for the law if you always get moving violations. My violations were from 99' and were cleared in 2002
they will be off my 5 year (abstract) record in 2 months.

[Vincent]

yeah they consider you as having a true neglect for the law if you always get moving violations. My violations were from 99' and were cleared in 2002
they will be off my 5 year (abstract) record in 2 months. yea the samething for me. He said in 2 months I would be fine for the Jan class but their was nothing that could be done for the July class. I didnt want to wait for Jan because I had everything planned out for the July class. Kinda screwed everything up that was planned but I guess I am gonna have to wait.

[redstormgsr]

YOU...........i have people to this day asking me how's the academy?? :(
I feel like crap when i have to tell them i was held back for the next class!!

[BklynsFinest347]

hey are you guys in grays yet?

[Marxdaman29]

hey are you guys in grays yet?

Nope, not yet... We're going to get all of our equipment on Monday. We will not be in Grays until the following Monday... That means we will have worn suits for a whole month.

[wnt2bacop]

Do we wait until next Monday to be in Grays??

Oh, and that means I have worn a suit for half a month :P

[BklynsFinest347]

do u guys have A-squad (days, 0707x1530) & B-squad (4x12's) tours or did they change that for you guys?

[wnt2bacop]

Yes, there is an A and B squad

[BklynsFinest347]

who are your OCI's & what tour?

[Vincent]

Nope, not yet... We're going to get all of our equipment on Monday. We will not be in Grays until the following Monday... That means we will have worn suits for a whole month.
What have you guys been doing for thr past month since Bklyn college?

[ouikikazz]

What have you guys been doing for thr past month since Bklyn college?

pretty much what we are suppose to be doing, muster, classroom learning and gym daily and meal on the days we are on point lol with exception of a day here and there for blood drive and healthcare/pba etc. just in our suits not in uniform

[Up_On_Base]

Hey guys I spoke with a cousin who just retired from NYPD, he said he was very optimistic about the new contract and retro pay for the officers. He thought the new starting pay will be 40ish for a rookie but he also stated it's been 4 years w/o a contract and the city is in no rush.

I guess the city is starting to realize that a higher base should attract additional/better candidates. With all the current retirement/transfers and small academy classes NYC will have some big manpower problems moving forward.

Good luck guys.

[Back to NYC]

pretty much what we are suppose to be doing, muster, classroom learning and gym daily and meal on the days we are on point lol with exception of a day here and there for blood drive and healthcare/pba etc. just in our suits not in uniform

Blood drive?

[Neurotoxinx@hot]

I'm aiming to make it in to the Jan. 08 class.... I can't wait

[zeroryde]

can't wait to visit you guys and pull some deportment cards lol... j.k

[Marxdaman29]

can't wait to visit you guys and pull some deportment cards lol... j.k

Awww man that's cold blooded, tell me your name, and describe yourself so I can stay out of your way.. lol:D

[Sully49]

Question for all of you who are in the NYPD Academy or are going to be...where are you all living? At home? With family or friends? I'm just curious if anyone is actually able to pay rent with the low pay. Is there any possible place you could live where it would be cheap enough to rent an apartment?

[bklynbob]

Hey guys I spoke with a cousin who just retired from NYPD, he said he was very optimistic about the new contract and retro pay for the officers. He thought the new starting pay will be 40ish for a rookie but he also stated it's been 4 years w/o a contract and the city is in no rush.

I guess the city is starting to realize that a higher base should attract additional/better candidates. With all the current retirement/transfers and small academy classes NYC will have some big manpower problems moving forward.

Good luck guys.

august 1 was THREE years w/o a contract. the pba will likely get what all the others got:3,3.15and 4.that puts starting pay around 28k. no where near 40k

[Sear]

So, since I wasn't accepted into the July class ("still on Psych Review" is the reason I got) what do I do from now until the Jan class? Am I still considered a candidate? Do I have to redo all of my paperwork/tests? Do I have to maintain contact with my investigator? I really have no idea how this works and it's quite frustrating.

Also, does anyone know whether or not you actually ever receive a "denied" letter saying that you can't be a police officer? or do they just not tell you anything?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[hellhammer]

august 1 was THREE years w/o a contract. the pba will likely get what all the others got:3,3.15and 4.that puts starting pay around 28k. no where near 40k

If they got that then that is truly the end of the department.

[Khadafi310]

If they got that then that is truly the end of the department.

smh...if 28K that's still sad.Honestly

[zeroryde]

So, since I wasn't accepted into the July class ("still on Psych Review" is the reason I got) what do I do from now until the Jan class? Am I still considered a candidate? Do I have to redo all of my paperwork/tests? Do I have to maintain contact with my investigator? I really have no idea how this works and it's quite frustrating.

Also, does anyone know whether or not you actually ever receive a "denied" letter saying that you can't be a police officer? or do they just not tell you anything?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

keep calling and annoying them and finding out the reason to why you're on hold and what else you need to do. usually if the investigator says nothing else, you just sit tight... I was placed on hold twice but it was for traffic tickets that needed to get cleared up.

[zeroryde]

Awww man that's cold blooded, tell me your name, and describe yourself so I can stay out of your way.. lol:D

that would ruin the surprise but I'm swinging by next week during night tours as my old OCI is about to resign for a better future... lucky him