NYPD July 2008 academy class!

[kxl77]

Thanks..what would do you think they need as far as paperwork?? i really need to rack my brain and remember her name so i can contact her if needed.

They need a letter from the doctor stating why you went to see them, what the outcome was, and all the little details. Or if it's been so long and they have no record of you then they can write that as well.

[kxl77]

Anyone have their references called yet?

[Army2PD]

My question is pretty much for anyone that is currently in the academy. Is there more than one gym in the police academy? Because I have a 0700 JST monday the 23rd . I thought that might get in the way of the recruit morning P.T.

[NJeddie]

I have an update for everyone, I just got home from my MINI-med and the hire date got moved up a day to the 8th... they said the mayor is going on VACA..haha

[MELLY7227]

i just went to the office were she used to hold her practice and it is now an insurance company!!! this is gonna suck if it becomes an issue!!

[Big Will]

i just went to the office were she used to hold her practice and it is now an insurance company!!! this is gonna suck if it becomes an issue!!

It might, find a way to track her down.

[darkhelmet]

i just went to the office were she used to hold her practice and it is now an insurance company!!! this is gonna suck if it becomes an issue!!

im sure you paid with insurance.. your insurance company will have a current address and number.. call them up

[ItIsWhatItIs73]

wen i started the academy i wasnt sworn untill the third day because timishenko had been shot in the early morning my first day...kinda brought the job in prespective right there and alot of people quit after hearing that news

[John2008]

I have an update for everyone, I just got home from my MINI-med and the hire date got moved up a day to the 8th... they said the mayor is going on VACA..haha

interesting, I wouldn't mind starting a day early. That means that they will start calling the week of the 4th?

[darkhelmet]

interesting, I wouldn't mind starting a day early. That means that they will start calling the week of the 4th?

they start calling two weeks before academy starts

[John2008]

they start calling two weeks before academy starts

LOL, I Wish. They start calling a couple of days before the academy.
This is the NYPD, they do everything last minute.

[darkhelmet]

LOL, I Wish. They start calling a couple of days before the academy.
This is the NYPD, they do everything last minute.

im not just talking outta my butt.. my friend got called 2 weeks prior.. so i am just repeating what i was told... key word in that sentence is "Start" :)

[John2008]

im not just talking outta my butt.. my friend got called 2 weeks prior.. so i am just repeating what i was told... key word in that sentence is "Start" :)

well lets see if any of us gets the call after next week.
if anyone gets the call you should post it saying you got it, I know I will that way we can get a time frame.

[darkhelmet]

well lets see if any of us gets the call after next week.
if anyone gets the call you should post it saying you got it, I know I will that way we can get a time frame.

yeah good point.. i will do that

[binzo]

ill do the same

[240sx83]

I have had my references called why what's up?

[kxl77]

I have had my references called why what's up?

Same with me, it's just for your BI to see what your references say about you and generally looking for anything negative.

[John2008]

Same with me, it's just for your BI to see what your references say about you and generally looking for anything negative.

it depends on who your BI is and what comes up on your background, I started my BI back in march and MY BI hasn't called my references yet.

[kxl77]

Strange. I don't think theres anything wrong with my background. They've called my references and checked my neighbors. Maybe its beacuse you know a lot of police officers?

it depends on who your BI is and what comes up on your background, I started my BI back in march and MY BI hasn't called my references yet.

[John2008]

Strange. I don't think theres anything wrong with my background. They've called my references and checked my neighbors. Maybe its beacuse you know a lot of police officers?

They came to my neighborhood too, I'm just saying that it all depends on who your BI is, Some BI's do call them some don't.

[cpuffj12]

i finaly met my BI yesterday im a little disappointed cause my background is clean except i had a florida license about 6 yrs ago and 2 suspension on my license she told me im on investigive review i dont understand the process and why do people get on the force with mistermeaners i need someone to explain how you get of review

[NJeddie]

interesting, I wouldn't mind starting a day early. That means that they will start calling the week of the 4th?

yes, she said the 4th they will start making calls

[Vanacloud]

i finaly met my BI yesterday im a little disappointed cause my background is clean except i had a florida license about 6 yrs ago and 2 suspension on my license she told me im on investigive review i dont understand the process and why do people get on the force with mistermeaners i need someone to explain how you get of review

Looks like your screwed... best bet is to get your drivers abstract to show you have a current clean record or contact the florida dmv to write them a letter stating that you are cleared and give that letter to ur BI

[ny08pd]

LOL, I Wish. They start calling a couple of days before the academy.
This is the NYPD, they do everything last minute.

One of the officers at mini-med on Tues said they will start calling on July Fourth. They said you will need to be there to pick up the call, or get back to them soon, otherwise you will not make it. If it is true that the date is now the 8th, the may start calling on the 3rd.

[cpuffj12]

Looks like your screwed... best bet is to get your drivers abstract to show you have a current clean record or contact the florida dmv to write them a letter stating that you are cleared and give that letter to ur BI

i gave her the abstract and it was clean i have no idea why im on review hopefully it works out if not i will wait for jan 09

[cpuffj12]

anyone on review

[darkhelmet]

anyone on review

psych review.. but i may be off of it.. not sure.. whatever happens, its for a reason, worrying about things doesnt accomplish anything

[MELLY7227]

Just got back from the oral psych..i think it went well she said call my B.I. on Monday..and i DID NOT need paper work on the counselor since it was couples and not one on one!! so i'm good with that.

[John2008]

Just got back from the oral psych..i think it went well she said call my B.I. on Monday..and i DID NOT need paper work on the counselor since it was couples and not one on one!! so i'm good with that.

That's good, congrats.
So you're almost there.

[jayvi]

anyone on review

I'm on psych review for missing papers. I called the psych services to ask what papers I'm missing and the lady couldn't give me an answer. I called my BI but BI wasn't in.

[John2008]

I'm on psych review for missing papers. I called the psych services to ask what papers I'm missing and the lady couldn't give me an answer. I called my BI but BI wasn't in.

I wish you luck, Psych review is where they screw most people up.

[MELLY7227]

That's good, congrats.
So you're almost there.

Yea all i have to do is get my fat arse over the fence Monday Morning! what time should i leave from suffolk to be there by 7 am??

[John2008]

Yea all i have to do is get my fat arse over the fence Monday Morning! what time should i leave from suffolk to be there by 7 am??

I left my house at 4:50am and got there by 6:30am, I took the Southern State all the way down to the VZ.

[MELLY7227]

if i put 6 (name of street here )in my navigation will it take me where i need to be? there is no number just pier 6 rite??

[Vanacloud]

psych review.. but i may be off of it.. not sure.. whatever happens, its for a reason, worrying about things doesnt accomplish anything

Same here, im planning to call the psych department for a response... or not

[John2008]

if i put 6 (name of street here )in my navigation will it take me where i need to be? there is no number just pier 6 rite??

it's easy to get there, I'll PM you.

[MELLY7227]

when do you find out if you're A squad or B squad???

[Cuzzz2259]

anyone on review

I am on investigative review. I missed the July 07 and Jan 08 class. For something very minor... My investiagor said that she signed off on my packet, but her superiors want to investigate further and will not sign off.. At this point I am very disappointed.

[Cuzzz2259]

Hey guys and Gals.. I have been following this forum for the past year and this thread specifically since it was started. Thanks for the many great posts. Keep it up.. I decided to finally sign up as a member and to contribute what ever information I can in order to help fellow future recruits.

[kxl77]

I am on investigative review. I missed the July 07 and Jan 08 class. For something very minor... My investiagor said that she signed off on my packet, but her superiors want to investigate further and will not sign off.. At this point I am very disappointed.

If you don't mind me asking, what are you on review for? I'm going through the process right now and I'm really hoping for July 2008 and I don't have anything to hide, but you never know. :(

[Vanacloud]

I am on investigative review. I missed the July 07 and Jan 08 class. For something very minor... My investiagor said that she signed off on my packet, but her superiors want to investigate further and will not sign off.. At this point I am very disappointed.

Ouch investigative review for JUly 07 AND jan 08?:eek: That sux dude... y are you in investigative review in the first place?

[cpuffj12]

I am on investigative review. I missed the July 07 and Jan 08 class. For something very minor... My investiagor said that she signed off on my packet, but her superiors want to investigate further and will not sign off.. At this point I am very disappointed.

hey cuzzz2259 im in the same boat with you i really dont understand the process of getting hired i have no mistermeanor or anything wrong with my background except for a couple of bad jobs i quit, didn't get fired quit but i was put on investigative review, i saw my BI 2 days ago so i know their wont sign off on my file

[kxl77]

hey cuzzz2259 im in the same boat with you i really dont understand the process of getting hired i have no mistermeanor or anything wrong with my background except for a couple of bad jobs i quit, didn't get fired quit but i was put on investigative review, i saw my BI 2 days ago so i know their wont sign off on my file

What do you mean by bad jobs? What did you do and what/how did they find out?

[cpuffj12]

their put me on investigative review from the time i did my medical and mini-med i have no idea i was truthful about everything

[Cuzzz2259]

KXL and Vanacloud:

Check your PM's.. I didn't want the whole world knowing specific details of my situation..

[tito1984]

cuzzz can you pm me your situation,

I recieved a phone call this past weekend that kind of upset me and I would like to know what you have been put on hold for...

[kxl77]

Cuzz, didn't get a PM. :(

[Cuzzz2259]

Cuzz, didn't get a PM. :(

How about now??

[kxl77]

Thanks :) Sent you one back!

[John2008]

3weeks left.
and
2weeks for those currently in the academy.

[MELLY7227]

I took the JST today and past!! it was alot on the legs!! alot of girls were very upset that they didn't pass, but most (who failed) didn't even train for it,not even a little bit! i found that shocking. All that's left is to meet my B.I. and hand in all my papers, then the wait begins.

[redstormgsr]

congrats...........now join the waiting game :)

[John2008]

congrats...........now join the waiting game :)

yes yes, the waiting game is the best. lol
I just love it.

[Vanacloud]

I took the JST today and past!! it was alot on the legs!! alot of girls were very upset that they didn't pass, but most (who failed) didn't even train for it,not even a little bit! i found that shocking. All that's left is to meet my B.I. and hand in all my papers, then the wait begins.

lol congrats man... certainly a job well done :) U must felt like meh this is ez then when they put hte vest + Belt on you then u go "Ok maybe it wont be ez anymore" lol

[John2008]

lol congrats man... certainly a job well done :) U must felt like meh this is ez then when they put hte vest + Belt on you then u go "Ok maybe it wont be ez anymore" lol

MeLLY beat my time, she did it in 2minutes flat. All the training that we did together finally paid off, after all the hours I spent yelling at her I see that they finally paid off.

[MELLY7227]

Yea thanks John!! all that verbal abuse,but was the video camera really necessary??? lmaooo

[John2008]

Yea thanks John!! all that verbal abuse,but was the video camera really necessary??? lmaooo

pshh, don't question my training methods young lady. It was so totally necessary, plus I'm going to sell copies of the tape on ebay. Hopefully I will also have a show called "the making of a NYPD recruit" lol

[MELLY7227]

lol congrats man... certainly a job well done U must felt like meh this is ez then when they put hte vest + Belt on you then u go "Ok maybe it wont be ez anymore" lol

Thanks.the vest really wasn't that bad,i actually have one and wore it all weekend while i was doing stuff around the house so when i put it on today it was a little lighter than what i had..That dummy pull though KILLED my legs!! lol hope their not too sore tomarrow i have a bar shift.

[MELLY7227]

Dear John2008- please save some tape on your video camera for our dance off!!
Thanks-Mel

[John2008]

Dear John2008- please save some tape on your video camera for our dance off!!
Thanks-Mel

ohhh, yea. I forgot about that. :cool: *does the moon walk*
do I get free drinks tomorrow during your shift?

[MELLY7227]

only if you're wearing sequence gloves!!

[John2008]

only if you're wearing sequence gloves!!

Sounds reasonable.
PM me the details lol,

[Smitty12]

If there is anyone thats in the Academy now, that can give me an Idea of what there taking home Bi-weekly with the recent salary bump?
Cause I'm thinkin about getting an new apartment and just wanna get an Idea of what I can afford, especially with car payment, Bike payments and student loans.

Also Since you guys are so close to the End have you gotten any further info on the payments towards the student loans?

Thanks in advance.

[Smitty12]

Double Post

[NYCTNT]

Noone recieved their salary bump, the new guys or the vets. It is expected to come in a couple more checks.

[kxl77]

If there is anyone thats in the Academy now, that can give me an Idea of what there taking home Bi-weekly with the recent salary bump?
Cause I'm thinkin about getting an new apartment and just wanna get an Idea of what I can afford, especially with car payment, Bike payments and student loans.

Also Since you guys are so close to the End have you gotten any further info on the payments towards the student loans?

Thanks in advance.

I calculated it out, and if you don't live in NYC and don't pay city tax, you should be looking at around $2000 a month.

[John2008]

I calculated it out, and if you don't live in NYC and don't pay city tax, you should be looking at around $2000 a month.

Only thing about not paying city taxes is that they get you at the end of the year, when you file your taxes.

[theole34]

Only thing about not paying city taxes is that they get you at the end of the year, when you file your taxes.


john,

with NYPD city residents pay city tax, and non-city residents pay the city waiver. it is not a tax, but an agreed upon percentage.

pre-merge (prior to april 1995) housing police officers like myself pay neither as we sued. we did not agree to the waiver. we were taken over by NYPD, and the waiver was looked at as a hostage tax. we sued, and we won.

[John2008]

john,

with NYPD city residents pay city tax, and non-city residents pay the city waiver. it is not a tax, but an agreed upon percentage.

pre-merge (prior to april 1995) housing police officers like myself pay neither as we sued. we did not agree to the waiver. we were taken over by NYPD, and the waiver was looked at as a hostage tax. we sued, and we won.

Good morning man.

So housing only merged with the NYPD back in 1995, I didn't know that. Look at that you learn something new everyday.

[240sx83]

This waiting game is interesting I shall say, but worth it lol Anyone else having fun yet?

[kxl77]

hm if there were any problems with our paperwork or we were put on some type of review, would our BI contact us? Mine contacted me once for additional paperwork but I just wanted to clarify since I'm having trouble getting in contact with mine. Thanks

[redstormgsr]

I have been waiting since january.....................

[kxl77]

I have been waiting since january.....................


What do you mean? You missed the Jan class due to review? Or you started the process in Jan.

[John2008]

Everyone has problems contacting their BI's, I will start calling mine on Friday. I'll be really surprised if I get him on the first try. Only time your BI calls you is when they need something from you. like they say no news is good news.

[NYCE NYC]

Good luck to you all getting ready to go in, Im on the way out and if any of you got questions about the academy, feel free..I remember being in your shoes 6 months ago, the academy is going to fly

[redstormgsr]

What do you mean? You missed the Jan class due to review? Or you started the process in Jan.

my BI needed some high school records that did not come in time.

[kxl77]

my BI needed some high school records that did not come in time.

hm and you couldn't make backfill?

[redstormgsr]

hm and you couldn't make backfill?


She had to check on an incident................Something stupid that happened in the 9th grade that got me sent home from school for the remainder of the year :(

[John2008]

When your out of the academy and traveling in full uniform can still ride the LIRR and Metro North for free?

Yes, but once again. While you're in full uniform you're not suppose to sit down. Now once you're off duty and in your civilian clothes you can get away with sitting down while riding the train.

[the_sh0w]

Good luck to you all getting ready to go in, Im on the way out and if any of you got questions about the academy, feel free..I remember being in your shoes 6 months ago, the academy is going to fly

so tell us nyce nyc, what was it like the first day when u went out to queens college to get swear in, did the sgts. yell @ u??? lol

[John2008]

so tell us nyce nyc, what was it like the first day when u went out to queens college to get swear in, did the sgts. yell @ u??? lol

They eat you alive, My friend tells me that they can't wait to yell at the new recruits (they were bragging about it) and that they have little contest between each other.

[NYCTNT]

Eat you alive? Bah!

[John2008]

Eat you alive? Bah!

:D

[NYCE NYC]

so tell us nyce nyc, what was it like the first day when u went out to queens college to get swear in, did the sgts. yell @ u??? lol

everyone was yelling lol. For some people it might be a "culture shock" being givin a slight taste of paramilitary lifestyle. Those 3 days at Queens College are the worst though, standing in line real early in the morning watching the sun come up. Cant talk, no eating/drinking while on line, your shoulder to shoulder with the person next to you and your looking straight. then you're finally let into the auditorium where you get your recruit handbooks and forms to fill out. Then told to shutup and sit down and read your recruit handbooks. believe me you will know that book front to back by day 3 lol. Its going to be very unfomfortable in there, gonna be packed in there like sardines in a can. OH by the way those 3 days at queens college theres no meal breaks. 8 hours all 3 days with no meal breaks and your in the same room for the entire duration. you could try sneaking in little snacks but i wouldnt advise it for it will get you chewed up by an instructor if one catches you eating. they watch you like hawks in there. they give you little breaks though, 10 min for like 1000+ people to go use the bathrooms lol. No talking on breaks, either use the bathroom or read your recruit handbooks in your seat quietly. Bottom line for those 3 days your filling out forms, you find out what company you're in and tour you will be working at the academy. thats pretty much it for those 3 days.

[JackieBoy]

What time did u have to be there? And what time did you actually end up leaving for those 3 days?

everyone was yelling lol. For some people it might be a "culture shock" being givin a slight taste of paramilitary lifestyle. Those 3 days at Queens College are the worst though, standing in line real early in the morning watching the sun come up. Cant talk, no eating/drinking while on line, your shoulder to shoulder with the person next to you and your looking straight. then you're finally let into the auditorium where you get your recruit handbooks and forms to fill out. Then told to shutup and sit down and read your recruit handbooks. believe me you will know that book front to back by day 3 lol. Its going to be very unfomfortable in there, gonna be packed in there like sardines in a can. OH by the way those 3 days at queens college theres no meal breaks. 8 hours all 3 days with no meal breaks and your in the same room for the entire duration. you could try sneaking in little snacks but i wouldnt advise it for it will get you chewed up by an instructor if one catches you eating. they watch you like hawks in there. they give you little breaks though, 10 min for like 1000+ people to go use the bathrooms lol. No talking on breaks, either use the bathroom or read your recruit handbooks in your seat quietly. Bottom line for those 3 days your filling out forms, you find out what company you're in and tour you will be working at the academy. thats pretty much it for those 3 days.

[NYCE NYC]

What time did u have to be there? And what time did you actually end up leaving for those 3 days?

pretty much 7am-3pm

[John2008]

pretty much 7am-3pm

In other words, if you want to find parking get there by 6am.

[the_sh0w]

so nyce nyc, any advises that u can give us to what we might expect for the first month??

[NYCE NYC]

In other words, if you want to find parking get there by 6am.

yup, theres actually alot of residential parking if you dont mind a 10 15 min walk, It may not be that close to QC but hey, atleast its free parking.

[John2008]

so nyce nyc, any advises that u can give us to what we might expect for the first month??

I'll give you the advice that was given to me, "keep your mouth shut and do as told" while in the academy.

[Dman99]

The next few weeks are going to creep by. Just this past Monday I finally got to hand in the rest of my paperwork. My BI said she would call me if she needed anything else. I will call her probably friday just to make sure she hasn't lost anything and doesn't need anything else, if I can get in touch with her. This waiting is going to be tough but worth it if i get the call.

[John2008]

The next few weeks are going to creep by. Just this past Monday I finally got to hand in the rest of my paperwork. My BI said she would call me if she needed anything else. I will call her probably friday just to make sure she hasn't lost anything and doesn't need anything else, if I can get in touch with her. This waiting is going to be tough but worth it if i get the call.

Almost there, after this week only two weeks left.

[the_sh0w]

good advice, john
idk bout u guys, im nervous but also i cant wait to get in, do u guys get these kinda feelings?? or is it just me?

[the_sh0w]

also, during the 1st 3 days, are those the days we choose our health plans??? maybe thats y theres sooo much paperworks

[John2008]

also, during the 1st 3 days, are those the days we choose our health plans??? maybe thats y theres sooo much paperworks

yes, The best plan that I see the best is Vytra. (That's the one I'm going to pick, prescription meds are only 7bucks after a 50dollar a year deductible, doctor visits are 5bucks.)

if you want to get a head start and look at health plans
http://home.nyc.gov/html/olr/html/health/health_benefits_prog.shtml

[the_sh0w]

thnx john, wow i gotta figure what plan suits me, i'll PM u if i got ne q's for u, john, thnx again

[Dman99]

Benefits kick in 1st day of the academy?

[theole34]

john and all.
prescriptions are done through the PBA. seperate from city medical benefits. i should add that eyeglasses and dental are through the PBA also.

do not pick a plan based on prescription meds.

you can pick a rider to assist if you think you will have SERIOUS medical problems that our prescription plan will not cover.

pick a doctor first. get a good one. ask that doctor what he/she accepts. then go down the list, and make a solid educated decision. if you have a wife that needs a gynecologist... look closely at the plans. some doctors don't accept the plans.

you can switch plans during the November change time period each year.

i now use HIP. i don't pay a dime out of pocket. no money from check, and no co-pay. i chose this because my doctor accepts it, and he will fax / email refferals to me upon request. with a wife and kids this is a huge benefit.

i pay more to bring my dog to one veterinarian visit than i do for wife and kids for the whole year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ladies and gentlemen, listen closely the first week or two of the academy. hopefully they still bring in guest speakers from the union and city. sign up for deferred compensation immediately, and put as much as you can/can't afford in there. also sign up for ITHP waiver, as that money goes into your pension account and ears over 8% interest. you will probably want to take a pension loan at 3 years or so, against all the advice not to. listen to the advice please. if you do need to... the ITHP waiver will add up to an overage, and you won't do as much damage.

go to a retirement seminar as soon as you get out of the academy.

yes - a retirement seminar while you still have 19 1/2 years left. at least you will be armed with the right info from the beginning. the seminars are hosted by the PBA and DEA - Detectives endowment association - not the drug bunnies.

good luck lads.

[MELLY7227]

do you have to pic an insurance that day or can you go home and ponder it for the night??

[richbrown123456]

Ehh im not sure what to do my investigator said that i needed to sign into my facebook for her and she would get back to me with an appointment. Im not sure if she is holding me back for this or if she has put my paper work in. I asked about a month ago how july looked she said she is putting a rush on the paper work. Last time i talked to her was 2 weeks ago and i havent heard anything since and have not recieved a appointment to sign into my facebook. I guess im just worried that something may hold me back but i dont want to call and bug her but i also dont want to wait till july 6 7 or 8th to come and here that i was missing something and im not going to make it in. Ehh not to sure what to do.. should i just sit and wait and hope everything is moving along properly?

[John2008]

john and all.
prescriptions are done through the PBA. seperate from city medical benefits. i should add that eyeglasses and dental are through the PBA also.

do not pick a plan based on prescription meds.

you can pick a rider to assist if you think you will have SERIOUS medical problems that our prescription plan will not cover.

pick a doctor first. get a good one. ask that doctor what he/she accepts. then go down the list, and make a solid educated decision. if you have a wife that needs a gynecologist... look closely at the plans. some doctors don't accept the plans.

you can switch plans during the November change time period each year.

i now use HIP. i don't pay a dime out of pocket. no money from check, and no co-pay. i chose this because my doctor accepts it, and he will fax / email refferals to me upon request. with a wife and kids this is a huge benefit.

i pay more to bring my dog to one veterinarian visit than i do for wife and kids for the whole year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ladies and gentlemen, listen closely the first week or two of the academy. hopefully they still bring in guest speakers from the union and city. sign up for deferred compensation immediately, and put as much as you can/can't afford in there. also sign up for ITHP waiver, as that money goes into your pension account and ears over 8% interest. you will probably want to take a pension loan at 3 years or so, against all the advice not to. listen to the advice please. if you do need to... the ITHP waiver will add up to an overage, and you won't do as much damage.

go to a retirement seminar as soon as you get out of the academy.

yes - a retirement seminar while you still have 19 1/2 years left. at least you will be armed with the right info from the beginning. the seminars are hosted by the PBA and DEA - Detectives endowment association - not the drug bunnies.

good luck lads.

How much does the PBA medication cover? because I take meds on the daily basis and if you add up how much it cost a year you're looking at 4-6k a year just on one medication. 170-180dollars a bottle. two bottles a month= 330-340 a month. That's why I picked vytra because the don't have a maximum amount per year like the other riders do.

[John2008]

do you have to pic an insurance that day or can you go home and ponder it for the night??

you do all the paper work at queens college.
Look at the link I posted and look at the health benefits.

[John2008]

The Health and Welfare Fund of the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association provides a mandatory generic benefit for prescription drugs for all active members and their eligible dependents through the use of the PBA/CAREMARK Prescription Drug Program. The PBA Prescription Drug Program utilizes a formulary tier system and contains a mail order provision.

The following co-payments apply to your Prescription Drug Benefit:

*

$5.00 co-payment for Generic Drugs
*

$5.00 co-payment for Formulary
*

$8.00 co-payment for Non-Formulary

The following maximums apply to your Prescription Drug Benefit:

*

Annual : $10,000
*

Lifetime : $120,000


That's directly from the PBA website, does that sound about right THeole34?
I'm still going to choose the rider from vytra since I'm pretty sure I will exceed the 10k maximum a year, so I'll rrather have both than get stuck without my meds.

[John2008]

Ehh im not sure what to do my investigator said that i needed to sign into my facebook for her and she would get back to me with an appointment. Im not sure if she is holding me back for this or if she has put my paper work in. I asked about a month ago how july looked she said she is putting a rush on the paper work. Last time i talked to her was 2 weeks ago and i havent heard anything since and have not recieved a appointment to sign into my facebook. I guess im just worried that something may hold me back but i dont want to call and bug her but i also dont want to wait till july 6 7 or 8th to come and here that i was missing something and im not going to make it in. Ehh not to sure what to do.. should i just sit and wait and hope everything is moving along properly?

Call her and ask.
Remember, she's not only responsible for you she probably has another 30ppl that she's doing BI on.

[richbrown123456]

yea i figured that but that is kind of why i dont want to bug her ... i guess ill give her another week then see whats up. What was the last thing your investigator told you if you dont mind me asking?

[richbrown123456]

OOOO I never found out if i passed my medical or phycolgical or if i am on any kind of review i just went along in the process when i asked my investigator she told me she doesnt get this information that i have to call the psych unit and medical unit... (not sure, never heard that one before) anyway if no one has contacted me is it safe to say im not on any kind of review?

[John2008]

yea i figured that but that is kind of why i dont want to bug her ... i guess ill give her another week then see whats up. What was the last thing your investigator told you if you dont mind me asking?

I spoke to him back in may, I think around may 10 he said I was good to go. I'm going to start calling him again tomorrow and see if he needs anything or if everything is still the same and what are my chances of making it in.

[John2008]

OOOO I never found out if i passed my medical or phycolgical or if i am on any kind of review i just went along in the process when i asked my investigator she told me she doesnt get this information that i have to call the psych unit and medical unit... (not sure, never heard that one before) anyway if no one has contacted me is it safe to say im not on any kind of review?

if you didn't pass your medical they put you on review right then and there. I find it weird because my BI was the one that told me that I passed my psych and we started making jokes about it lol. he's pretty cool, really strict but at the same time really cool.

[STXHammer]

Do they also have you sign into your myspace? whats the reasoning behind signing into your facebook?

[John2008]

Do they also have you sign into your myspace? whats the reasoning behind signing into your facebook?

Just to look at your page, since some people are dumb enough to put racist thing on their page, dumb pictures of them being completely wasted. stuff like that.

[kxl77]

my BI said my paperwork has already been submitted! :)

[STXHammer]

oh ok. Thanks John. Hope You Get that call for July. I'm shooting for Jan. myself

[John2008]

my BI said my paperwork has already been submitted! :)

congrats, I'm going to call mines tomorrow morning, well I guess today around 9am.

[John2008]

oh ok. Thanks John. Hope You Get that call for July. I'm shooting for Jan. myself

Thank you man, I hope you get on the Jan 09 class.

[STXHammer]

Yeah i hope so too. My buddy is waiting on his call for july also. Who knows maybe ill see you on impact haha

[John2008]

Yeah i hope so too. My buddy is waiting on his call for july also. Who knows maybe ill see you on impact haha

YES YES, that way I could pick on you and make you do my MVA reports since you're going to be newer than me lol.

[STXHammer]

ok meow haha as long as we play the meow game while i drink my liter-o-cola don't mind doing them haha

[Vanacloud]

Do they also have you sign into your myspace? whats the reasoning behind signing into your facebook?

My BI didnt even mention once about my facebook / myspace pages but thats because i never put it down i had one or he didnt really care... i guess some BI's are different

[John2008]

ok meow haha as long as we play the meow game while i drink my liter-o-cola don't mind doing them haha

LOL, all my friends were stuck doing paper work for the older guys when they just got out the academy. lol

I wouldn't mind doing it since that's the way you learn.

[binzo]

yea i figured that but that is kind of why i dont want to bug her ... i guess ill give her another week then see whats up. What was the last thing your investigator told you if you dont mind me asking?

The last thing my investigator said was call me right after they call you in July telling you that you have the job, because they don't tell us right away who was hired. And also that I'm good to go.

[John2008]

Your official work address is suppose to be 1 police plaza New York,New York 10038?

Just wondering since I'm going to give that info to the bank for my student loan.

[John2008]

The last thing my investigator said was call me right after they call you in July telling you that you have the job, because they don't tell us right away who was hired. And also that I'm good to go.

Last time I spoke to My BI in May, he told me that I have to call him after the academy to inform him in which patrol borough I'm in and what precinct.

[240sx83]

I spoke to my BI today just to double check to see if I needed anything and she said no. She asked me if i had a face book or myspace which I don't so she said ok thats all I need to know. I really hope I get in July's Class... The suspense is killing me and I'm sure all of you as well.

[NYCE NYC]

Heres some advice for the entire time as a recruit. STAY OUT OF TROUBLE IN AND OUT OF THE ACADEMY ! while in the academy your companies are just going to be one giant cluster f**k of different personalities and maturity levels. You guys and girls are going to love each other the first month but as you get to know each other your gonna start to hate each other. Just remember everyone in that building with a grey uniform on is in there for all the same reason, to become a police officer! respect each other (ESPECAILLY your company SGT's) and dont let little petty BS get to you. You fight with another recruit or whatever because someone said this or did that or whatever the case may be, guess what..you're going back to your old job or wherever it is you came from. The first 3 months is academics, do the work, study, and pass the tests. Thats all there is to it. After academics you'll start to really have fun. You'll go to the gun range, drivers training, etc.. and before you know it, you'll be throwing your white gloves in the air. As for outside the academy you wont have much of a life ( if you care about successfully completing the academy). spend your weekends relaxing and studying or doing hw. My friends barely saw me for the first 3 months, i stayed in almost every weekend the first 3 months. I mean i went out in the afternoon, had lunch with some friends or whatever and that was it. My sat nights i spent doing hw or studying. Sunday i stayed in relaxed and did more hw or studying. Trust me, depending on who your OCI is, you'll get so much hw you'll have no choice but to stay in. Just FOLLOW ALL THE RULES regarding being inside the building and outside and you'll be just fine. If you want what awaits for you at the end, make the neccessary sacrifices in order to get it. I've made some sacrifices and let me tell you, it was worth it. Not hanging out alot, barely seeing any of my friends, missing birthday celebrations, pretty much having no life. ( keep in mind that was only for 3 months) after I finished all the testing i was able to come out a little more. And thats pretty much it. Like I said before, good luck to all of you heading in, maybe I'll see some of you when i come back to visit my OCI ( like im gonna know who you are anyway) lol.

[John2008]

I was looking through the old July 2007 thread class, some of the people there didn't get the call until Friday the 6th for the Monday July 9th start date.

So I guess ladies and gents don't expect a call until Thursday July 3rd on.

Anyone know the official start date for us?
July 8th or July 9th?

[theole34]

That's directly from the PBA website, does that sound about right THeole34?
I'm still going to choose the rider from vytra since I'm pretty sure I will exceed the 10k maximum a year, so I'll rrather have both than get stuck without my meds.

yep
that's the pba plan.

[John2008]

yep
that's the pba plan.

ooooo ok, thank you for all the info.

I go back to running today, this should be fun.

[redstormgsr]

I think the july 9th start makes sense if we stay at the college for 3 days. That will give us a fresh monday start at the academy.

[John2008]

I think the july 9th start makes sense if we stay at the college for 3 days. That will give us a fresh monday start at the academy.

That's the date that they told us in our mini medical, but a couple of people that took the mini medical after me said it got moved up to the 8th because some person is going on vacation. My BI is on vacation until the first week of July so I guess I'll have to wait until then to see if I'm good to go, hopefully nothing changed in a month.

[STXHammer]

I also heard about the vacation. Can't wait to start my process for Jan. Now I understand the suspense of waiting for the Call, But it's all worth it. and remember
"Being a police officer is the American dream, New York City is the world's greatest show on earth and when working with the NYPD you have front row seats."

[John2008]

I also heard about the vacation. Can't wait to start my process for Jan. Now I understand the suspense of waiting for the Call, But it's all worth it. and remember
"Being a police officer is the American dream, New York City is the world's greatest show on earth and when working with the NYPD you have front row seats."

I can tell you from first hand experience, this waiting game sucks.

[JackieBoy]

Hey guys, how does it work for the non-NYPD cadets going through the NYPD academy, ie..SUNY PD cadets & MTA PD cadets. Are they separated from everyone? Do they have the same uniforms, paperwork, & procedures to follow? Someone please explain.

[John2008]

Hey guys, how does it work for the non-NYPD cadets going through the NYPD academy, ie..SUNY PD cadets & MTA PD cadets. Are they separated from everyone? Do they have the same uniforms, paperwork, & procedures to follow? Someone please explain.

I guess you mean recruits because cadets and recruit are two different things, I know for the MTAPD all the MTA recruit have their own company or platoon w/e you want to call it, same uniforms except their pins are different from the NYPD onse I believe. for the NYSUP guys I'm not too sure.

Are you being hired by NYSUP?

[JackieBoy]

Ok, thanks.

I guess you mean recruits because cadets and recruit are two different things, I know for the MTAPD all the MTA recruit have their own company or platoon w/e you want to call it, same uniforms except their pins are different from the NYPD onse I believe. for the NYSUP guys I'm not too sure.

Are you being hired by NYSUP?

[jayvi]

Has anyone has ever contacted their psychologist and got thru? I've asked my BI what papers I'm missing and BI told me I have to ask my psychologist but every time I call the psych services my psychologist is on interview and the lady that's taking the call is not much of a help and told me that they don't transfer any calls to the psychologist. I left a message but no calls yet.

*Some BI will not call you to let you know if you're on psych review. I had to call to find out.

[Big Will]

Has anyone has ever contacted their psychologist and got thru? I've asked my BI what papers I'm missing and BI told me I have to ask my psychologist but every time I call the psych services my psychologist is on interview and the lady that's taking the call is not much of a help and told me that they don't transfer any calls to the psychologist. I left a message but no calls yet.

*Some BI will not call you to let you know if you're on psych review. I had to call to find out.

It may be annoying but keep on calling and asking what they need. Eventually someone will get back to you.

[cpuffj12]

can anyone explain to me how the backfill works and how do you get in and when would it start

[Army2PD]

About how much hair do they need from you for the Mini med ? I took the Mini med two years ago and I didnt have much hair to give then . Currently I am trying to grow my hair out, I just wanted to know if I have enough.

[ny08pd]

About how much hair do they need from you for the Mini med ? I took the Mini med two years ago and I didnt have much hair to give then . Currently I am trying to grow my hair out, I just wanted to know if I have enough.

They said an inch and a half from the top of your head. If you don't have it there, they will go elsewhere, ie arms, legs, etc. No they do not do a good job doing so, and it is rather funny to see some of the hackjobs they did, like the leg mohawk.

[ozzysmith12]

Anybody else at Monday 2:00 p.m. at the academy?

[Army2PD]

Anybody else at Monday 2:00 p.m. at the academy?

I have a Monday 0700 JST at the academy

[Army2PD]

They said an inch and a half from the top of your head. If you don't have it there, they will go elsewhere, ie arms, legs, etc. No they do not do a good job doing so, and it is rather funny to see some of the hackjobs they did, like the leg mohawk.

Thanks for the info , guess Iam screwed!

[John2008]

Thanks for the info , guess Iam screwed!

They'll take it from wherever you got it, if you got hair in your armpits; they will take that, legs.

[ozzysmith12]

I have a Monday 0700 JST at the academy

They told me they had no spaces for Monday morning. Is there good transit nearby?

[jujitsu58]

It was about 645 pm and I geta call from a sgt and he asked if I had a drivers liscens and then he said how is everything going and I said great. And then he said have a nice night and hung up. It was a private number also. Anyone else have this done to them?

[Army2PD]

They told me they had no spaces for Monday morning. Is there good transit nearby? I am not sure where your comming from but. Iam going to take the LIRR to penn station , the A train to 14th st, the L train to third ave and walk the rest of the way.

[Army2PD]

It was about 645 pm and I geta call from a sgt and he asked if I had a drivers liscens and then he said how is everything going and I said great. And then he said have a nice night and hung up. It was a private number also. Anyone else have this done to them?

It hasnt happen to me , however I was reading on another site that a guy from exam 3007 got a call from a Detective from APD and was told to come to his office and sign a furlough agreement. He also stated that the academy will start the 8th. Does anyone have any knowledge about these Furlough agreements?

[Big Will]

It was about 645 pm and I geta call from a sgt and he asked if I had a drivers liscens and then he said how is everything going and I said great. And then he said have a nice night and hung up. It was a private number also. Anyone else have this done to them?
Yup, a few weeks ago I got a call asking if I would accept the position if offered. I said of course and the po said "Exellent we'll see you soon".

[John2008]

It hasnt happen to me , however I was reading on another site that a guy from exam 3007 got a call from a Detective from APD and was told to come to his office and sign a furlough agreement. He also stated that the academy will start the 8th. Does anyone have any knowledge about these Furlough agreements?

I don't even know what that is, What's a Furlough agreement?

[Smitty12]

A furlough is a tentative Offer of Employment. They basically do this when your Exam is about to expire.
So they offer you an Early emplyment offer to circumvent this sitiation, And you not making the calss because your exam Expired.

[John2008]

A furlough is a tentative Offer of Employment. They basically do this when your Exam is about to expire.
So they offer you an Early emplyment offer to circumvent this sitiation, And you not making the calss because your exam Expired.

oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, My exam is from 2005 so I guess I don't have to worry about that, but now at least you know you got the job.

[Big Will]

I sent my investigator some paperwork certified mail and it got there Monday but she said that she still doesn't have it:eek:

[240sx83]

u put here name and squad number on it?

[Big Will]

u put here name and squad number on it?

I put the name but I forgot about the squad#. I made sure to put NYPD/APD, worse comes to worse I'll drive down to Lefrak with copies.

[John2008]

I put the name but I forgot about the squad#. I made sure to put NYPD/APD, worse comes to worse I'll drive down to Lefrak with copies.

That will probably be the best thing to do since the academy only starts in about 2weeks.

[Big Will]

That will probably be the best thing to do since the academy only starts in about 2weeks.

I'm kicking myself for not doing that in the first place lol. I've been trying to find the number for the mail room there but no luck so far.

[John2008]

I'm kicking myself for not doing that in the first place lol. I've been trying to find the number for the mail room there but no luck so far.

Good luck, half of the time you call the person picking up the phone tells you to do something different so end up getting the run around.

[Big Will]

Good luck, half of the time you call the person picking up the phone tells you to do something different so end up getting the run around.

Tell me about it.

[cpuffj12]

hey guys do you investigator have the power to take you off investigative review and also how would their look at you if you qiut a job without giving a written notice

[Big Will]

hey guys do you investigator have the power to take you off investigative review and also how would their look at you if you qiut a job without giving a written notice
I may be wrong but I think your Investigator cannot take you off review it has to get approved by an Inspector. You have to let your investigator know if you quit your job.

[JackieBoy]

How does the backfill class exactly work for those particular recruits if they're starting the academy 2 weeks later?

How are they brought up to speed with the stuff they missed in the first two weeks?

You'll get sworn in on whatever your hire date is. If Academy starts on July 9th, backfill will probably get hired on the 21st or 23rd, something like that. Backfill's usually about two weeks after the initial hiring.

[redstormgsr]

I spoke to my BI yesterday and asked her if everything was cool, and she was a bit ticked off with me because I had failed to notify her about a ticket for tinted windows she kept calling it a moving violation. I was under the impression that moving violations were tickets that were given to you such as a seatbelt, no left turn, speeding etc.. I did not tell her because I didn't think this was in that category.............oh well then i proceeded to asked am I good to go and she said she can't disclose this information. Well as of now I am a bit nervous with only a couple of weeks to go. Why do most of the other BI's tell you guys you are good to go? We will see what happens If it doesn't work out I still have my Court Officer process to fall back on :(

[Back to NYC]

How does the backfill class exactly work for those particular recruits if they're starting the academy 2 weeks later?

How are they brought up to speed with the stuff they missed in the first two weeks?

They bust their tails, basically. Backfills get pushed a bit harder by their instructors and typically have a ton of homework that first trimester because they're starting behind everyone else. It's not a big deal though, because a lot of the chapters in the first trimester are sort of...fluffy. A lot of history of the NYPD, etc. that isn't really hit that hard on the exam. The instructors know which chapters receive a lot of emphasis on the exam and which ones don't, and they'll teach accordingly.

[BigWill2876]

Tickets are tricky things, they can be non-moving, moving, non-hazardous, hazardous, expire from your abstract or never expire.

I have no idea of how they determine any of the rankings, which is why I disclosed a fishing ticket I got many years ago. Moved to a new state that made you have a fresh water license and no salt water license from a state that was the exact reverse.

"Most of the other BI tell", we here have no idea of the percentage that do and the percentage of BI's that don't disclose if you/me are 4 Q.

Just be ready and available at your phone of record for the hopefull phone call around the July 4th holiday.

[redstormgsr]

Cool man, Thanx :)

[Vanacloud]

Do i call my BI or the scheduling department to see if i pass my mini-medical?

[bam987]

What happens if you dont have 2.0 gpa to get into the academy

[NYCTNT]

Bam,

If you do not have a 2.0gpa on your transcript, you will have to remove any "F" grades off of your transcript to lower it down. If you do not have any F's, then remove the weak grades and make it up with FEMA.

What you do is, contact EXCELLSIOR COLLEGE(spelling?) in New York(upstate somewhere). What they do is, take your F's out of your transcript and keep the good grades on their transcript, thus making your GPA higher.

Its good to go with the NYPD. Cost? About $375 for the transcript re-do.

How long does it take? As the academy is approaching, it might take an extended time. If you look into this over the weekend and call them on Monday, you might have a fighting chance to get a transcript back on time.

[bam987]

Thanks Nyctnt for the info. My Gpa is currently borderline 2.075 but I'm going to start processing for the January 09 class so I still have a semester to go to raise the gpa up.

[Vanacloud]

Thanks Nyctnt for the info. My Gpa is currently borderline 2.075 but I'm going to start processing for the January 09 class so I still have a semester to go to raise the gpa up.

Wow dude... why is it so low :confused: I mean im the lazy type in school and my current gpa is a 2.6 despite having some F's

[Back to NYC]

Do i call my BI or the scheduling department to see if i pass my mini-medical?

You can call your BI. Scheduling won't know, probably. Don't be surprised if you get a response like "Oh, the computers are down so I can't tell you" from your BI, though. They seem to get annoyed when candidates ask questions like that. Still...they ought to let you know.

[Nav]

It's not a big deal though, because a lot of the chapters in the first trimester are sort of...fluffy. A lot of history of the NYPD, etc. that isn't really hit that hard on the exam. The instructors know which chapters receive a lot of emphasis on the exam and which ones don't, and they'll teach accordingly.

what kind of exams they give out? I am a college student so when it comes to exams i think about multiple choice or essays. Now the exams they give out in the academy are they similar to multiple choice? Basically my question is what kind of format they use for the exams in the academy? Also are the exams hard or easy?

[Dman99]

I spoke to my BI yesterday and asked her if everything was cool, and she was a bit ticked off with me because I had failed to notify her about a ticket for tinted windows she kept calling it a moving violation. I was under the impression that moving violations were tickets that were given to you such as a seatbelt, no left turn, speeding etc.. I did not tell her because I didn't think this was in that category.............oh well then i proceeded to asked am I good to go and she said she can't disclose this information. Well as of now I am a bit nervous with only a couple of weeks to go. Why do most of the other BI's tell you guys you are good to go? We will see what happens If it doesn't work out I still have my Court Officer process to fall back on :(

Red, How long ago did you get this ticket, was it recent?

[Back to NYC]

what kind of exams they give out? I am a college student so when it comes to exams i think about multiple choice or essays. Now the exams they give out in the academy are they similar to multiple choice? Basically my question is what kind of format they use for the exams in the academy? Also are the exams hard or easy?

Everything that counts is multiple-choice...trimester exams, justification exam, open-book final exam, written gym exams, written firearms exams, the exams you'll take in the seminars and workshops...everything is fill-in-the-bubble-on-the-Scantron. There are two BS papers you're supposed to write and present near the end of your training, but a lot of instructors don't bother assigning or collecting them.

Hard or easy? Well, if you're generally good at multiple-choice tests, you'll have no trouble with these. Like most multiple-choice tests, each question usually gives two answers that are definitely wrong, one that might be okay, and then the correct answer. The instructors will give you tips on how to dissect the questions, too. Altogether, if you study a bit you'll do okay. I didn't study for anything and still ended up with a good final average. It really depends on how you are with school, but most people do fine.

Now, how well do people actually learn the law and Patrol Guide...that's another story.

[John2008]

Everything that counts is multiple-choice...trimester exams, justification exam, open-book final exam, written gym exams, written firearms exams, the exams you'll take in the seminars and workshops...everything is fill-in-the-bubble-on-the-Scantron. There are two BS papers you're supposed to write and present near the end of your training, but a lot of instructors don't bother assigning or collecting them.

Hard or easy? Well, if you're generally good at multiple-choice tests, you'll have no trouble with these. Like most multiple-choice tests, each question usually gives two answers that are definitely wrong, one that might be okay, and then the correct answer. The instructors will give you tips on how to dissect the questions, too. Altogether, if you study a bit you'll do okay. I didn't study for anything and still ended up with a good final average. It really depends on how you are with school, but most people do fine.

Now, how well do people actually learn the law and Patrol Guide...that's another story.

I know you're going to miss having weekends off.

[Back to NYC]

Heh, true. At least we'll have July 5th and 6th off. After that...it'll probably be the "scooter" chart with the weekend off every eight weeks or so... :/

[Vanacloud]

ha for MC exams just use the "Process of elimination"

[redstormgsr]

Red, How long ago did you get this ticket, was it recent?


I got it in Feb.............I went to court early this month and it was dismissed

[Dman99]

[QUOTE=redstormgsr;1297124]I got it in Feb.............I went to court early this month and it was dismissed[/QUOTE

Ok. If you got it like 3 or 4 years ago I don't think it would've been an issue. But since it was 5 months ago you were bound to hear something if you didn't mention it.

[NYCTNT]

I dont see them hasseleing you, as long as you are clear from any litigation prior to entering the academy.

[cpuffj12]

hey guys do your investigator get in touch with all your previous jobs and can you get DQ for job abandoment

[kxl77]

might depend i guess. depends if its a job or career.

[cpuffj12]

might depend i guess. depends if its a job or career.

it was a part time job working 30hrs a week

[MELLY7227]

has anyone told their current employers that they might be leaving in 2 weeks??? I know the general rule is to not say anything till your sworn in ,because it can be very touch n go till then..

[kxl77]

Anyone looking for a roomate?

[MELLY7227]

Anyone looking for a roomate?
if you go to nypdtrainees.com they have a posting board for that kind of stuff

[Big Will]

I'm officially 4 q'ed WOOOHOOOO

[240sx83]

I kind of let my job know the situation but i didn't put any kinds of real notice in. It is what it is they have enough people to cover the shifts anyways. Well today is one more day closer to getting in!!! I can't wait!

[John2008]

I'm officially 4 q'ed WOOOHOOOO

congrats, and I'm jealous lol. I called my BI and he's on vacation until next week so I can't find anything out until he comes back and I don't feel like bothering his sgt.

[John2008]

I kind of let my job know the situation but i didn't put any kinds of real notice in. It is what it is they have enough people to cover the shifts anyways. Well today is one more day closer to getting in!!! I can't wait!

Same here, I told my manager that I might be leaving next week or so and apparently the whole damn place knows.

[nypd kate]

I'm officially 4 q'ed WOOOHOOOO

Congrats! Do you (or anyone else) know how long it took to get that 4th Q after your BI submitted your file? Mine went to the supervisor's desk about a week and a half ago, but I still haven't been 4Q'd. I don't want to keep harassing APD, but the suspense is killing me.

[MELLY7227]

I kind of let my job know the situation but i didn't put any kinds of real notice in. It is what it is they have enough people to cover the shifts anyways. Well today is one more day closer to getting in!!! I can't wait!
__________________

that's what i did..unfortuantly my boss was not very happy with the heads up!! o well.

[John2008]

Well next week they'll start making the calls. About time.

[kxl77]

I thought 4Q was just
Medical
Written
Oral
JST
?

I've passed all those, and my paperwork has been submitted, does that mean I am 4Q?

[John2008]

I thought 4Q was just
Medical
Written
Oral
JST
?

I've passed all those, and my paperwork has been submitted, does that mean I am 4Q?

4q means that you're ready for hire and that the supervisors signed off on your paper work, that's why I was calling my BI but he's on vaca.

[kxl77]

So how would I go about finding out if I am 4Q'd? Should I just call my BI and ask if I am 4Q'd?

[John2008]

So how would I go about finding out if I am 4Q'd? Should I just call my BI and ask if I am 4Q'd?

Yup. I don't know about asking them in that term but maybe just ask them if you're pretty much ready for July and if his supervisor signed off on your paper work. something along that nature.

[nypd kate]

I thought 4Q was just
Medical
Written
Oral
JST
?

I've passed all those, and my paperwork has been submitted, does that mean I am 4Q?

Written & Oral (together) are just 1 Q. The 4th Q is for your background investigation, and only happens when your file has been signed off on by a supervisor indicating that you are ready for hire. You can check the status of your investigation at any point by calling candidate relations... (718) 972-3120

[John2008]

Written & Oral (together) are just 1 Q. The 4th Q is for your background investigation, and only happens when your file has been signed off on by a supervisor indicating that you are ready for hire. You can check the status of your investigation at any point by calling candidate relations... (718) 972-3120

I just called the candidate relations unit, they kinda of gave me a hard time but I explained to them that my BI is on vacation until July, so he checked for me and told me that I'm ready for July.

[Big Will]

Same here, I told my manager that I might be leaving next week or so and apparently the whole damn place knows.
Same here my boss told EVERYONE that I was hired, so now I have the whole office coming up telling me congratulations. I'm afraid its going to jinx me.

[John2008]

Same here my boss told EVERYONE that I was hired, so now I have the whole office coming up telling me congratulations. I'm afraid its going to jinx me.

Yup, same here. after that I was like damn I should have just kept my mouth shut. Everyone is like congrats and everything and I'm like nope they haven't called me yet no one finds out until the 4th of July.

[kxl77]

Yep. I called candidate relations and asked the status of my investigation, and the gentleman I spoke to informed me that I was "good to go." I asked what steps I should take next and he advised me to contact my BI. I had contacted my BI earlier in the week and was told that my paperwork had been sent out.

Would this lead you guys to believe that I am 4Q'd?

Lastly, I know most of you guys say that APD/DCAS aren't very polite, but in my experience every individual I have ever come across has been more than hospitable. Strange.

[John2008]

Yep. I called candidate relations and asked the status of my investigation, and the gentleman I spoke to informed me that I was "good to go." I asked what steps I should take next and he advised me to contact my BI. I had contacted my BI earlier in the week and was told that my paperwork had been sent out.

Would this lead you guys to believe that I am 4Q'd?

Lastly, I know most of you guys say that APD/DCAS aren't very polite, but in my experience every individual I have ever come across has been more than hospitable. Strange.

if he told you that you're good to go that basically means that you're 4q, I only had one bad experience when calling APD.

[240sx83]

My BI said I was good to go and that she didn't need anything else but well should i go off of that?

[John2008]

My BI said I was good to go and that she didn't need anything else but well should i go off of that?

That means you're basically set, Just wait for the call next week.

[240sx83]

awesome thx man. I'm so stoked

[Rob_Tofu]

Hey guys , i've been lurking this forum for quite some time and it has given me valuable knowledge about the academy. I'm on schedule for the July class like all of you and has passed everything and has handed in the paperwork. This waiting is killing me :(. I was wondering how the first couple days of the academy will be? Alot of paper work? Alot of pushups? Thank you

[Rob_Tofu]

disregard this message, i accidentally hit the post button twice and don't know how to delete it haha

[NYCTNT]

First couple of days will be an insane amount of paperwork in the college. By the end of the week, you will be in the academy. I dont know bout PT, I forgot all of that. I just remember those grueling days filling out 1000 forms.

[Army2PD]

Hey TNT ,do you know when will you receive your first pay check in the academy?

[INS21]

At this point none of my references have been contacted for my BI. Should I be concerned given that the academy is only a couple weeks away? I spoke to my investigator last week to make sure all of my paperwork was in order and she seems a bit overwhelmed and backlogged. Perhaps things are just moving very slowly on their end?

[NYCTNT]

no idea. sorry.

it depends when you get hired... if its a pay week or not. we get paid 2nd and 4th week of the month.

[John2008]

At this point none of my references have been contacted for my BI. Should I be concerned given that the academy is only a couple weeks away? I spoke to my investigator last week to make sure all of my paperwork was in order and she seems a bit overwhelmed and backlogged. Perhaps things are just moving very slowly on their end?

Some times if you have a very good background they don't even bother calling your references, for example my BI already handed in my paper work and never called my references.

[John2008]

SO, when do they teach us how to do this in the academy?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mu5SH5pCWtA&feature=related
or
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwMJHRLRkJ4&feature=related

[Big Will]

SO, when do they teach us how to do this in the academy?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mu5SH5pCWtA&feature=related
or
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwMJHRLRkJ4&feature=related
I hope they teach us this


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXTmnNj6Mvw&feature=related

[John2008]

I hope they teach us this


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXTmnNj6Mvw&feature=related

I know I will get caught eventually while working late at night doing something like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paonzAQD0C8&feature=related

[binzo]

Some times if you have a very good background they don't even bother calling your references, for example my BI already handed in my paper work and never called my references.


Yeah, same here. They never called mine either.

[binzo]

Is anyone driving to Queens College the first few days? I will be as it's only like a 15-20 min drive. Is there any parking nearby or in the lot of the school? Are there any non-metered spots?

[INS21]

Some times if you have a very good background they don't even bother calling your references, for example my BI already handed in my paper work and never called my references.

Thank you for the reply. That is very interesting, hopefully you are correct. My investigator received the last few documents that she needed from me last week so hopefully things are moving along. It still boggles my mind that they call candidates 2 days before the scheduled start date.

[John2008]

Thank you for the reply. That is very interesting, hopefully you are correct. My investigator received the last few documents that she needed from me last week so hopefully things are moving along. It still boggles my mind that they call candidates 2 days before the scheduled start date.

From what I've heard get use to doing things last minute with the NYPD.

[PTLovesMe81]

From what I've heard get use to doing things last minute with the NYPD.

hahahha aint that the truth.

You get notified 2-3 days before the academy and we will get our commands like 3 days before we have to show up. I asked one of the OCI's why they do this and he said

"We don't want anyone to get in trouble between the time we officially call them to report to get sworn in and the time they show up at the door. The more time we have in between the two events the more people that get in trouble for one reason or another."

and as far as the commands

"You are all going to whine and bitch about it and no one in the academy wants to hear it so we tell you as late as possible."

Sounds like some good information to me.

By the way, one of the Sgt's was talking about the next class today and he said July 8 was their official start date. He's one of the people who's in charge of the OCI's so I would expect that he has some good info. Just putting that out there... Don't know what you guys have heard?

[John2008]

hahahha aint that the truth.

You get notified 2-3 days before the academy and we will get our commands like 3 days before we have to show up. I asked one of the OCI's why they do this and he said

"We don't want anyone to get in trouble between the time we officially call them to report to get sworn in and the time they show up at the door. The more time we have in between the two events the more people that get in trouble for one reason or another."

and as far as the commands

"You are all going to whine and bitch about it and no one in the academy wants to hear it so we tell you as late as possible."

Sounds like some good information to me.

By the way, one of the Sgt's was talking about the next class today and he said July 8 was their official start date. He's one of the people who's in charge of the OCI's so I would expect that he has some good info. Just putting that out there... Don't know what you guys have heard?

LOL, I been told those same reason.
Also this happen to my friend, he was called to report to a transit precinct and he got the address online, he showed up to that address and there was nothing there. Than he asked one of the cops on the streets and she told him where it had moved to and told him "welcome to the NYPD" lol The word on the street is that the Website is a couple of years behind.

Thanks for the info PT, so I guess the official start date got moved up to the 8th. I heard it got moved up to the 8th because some big brass guy is going on vacation on the 9th.

[MELLY7227]

geeez is it fourth of July yet??????

[John2008]

geeez is it fourth of July yet??????

Nope 1week and 2days since this day is almost over.

[INS21]

Yeah, same here. They never called mine either.

My investigator told me this morning not to be concerned if your references have not been called. However, anyone on psych review has a slim chance of making the upcoming class. The psych department functions on a separate timeline and they do not have to meet deadlines for the July class. If anyone is on psych review, technically, you have until your exam expires to get the pass or fail. Not saying that it will take 4 years, but it probably means that the July class is a long shot.

[BigWill2876]

Psych reviews;

From reading lots of prior posts anyone on review/hold for psych reasons should know why, if you don't you need to find out.
Many posters have said they can be something as simple as lost/misplaced paperwork that you THINK is there or that you asked someone to send in for you.
Always check that any necessary paperwork is IN your file, if it isn't there it is YOUR responsibility to get it there if you want this class.

[INS21]

Psych reviews;

From reading lots of prior posts anyone on review/hold for psych reasons should know why, if you don't you need to find out.
Many posters have said they can be something as simple as lost/misplaced paperwork that you THINK is there or that you asked someone to send in for you.
Always check that any necessary paperwork is IN your file, if it isn't there it is YOUR responsibility to get it there if you want this class.

Who specifically would you call? and do you have the number? My investigator didn't know I was on review. I had to tell her. All of my paperworks is accounted for as per my investigator. Not sure why I was put on review, but I would like to know. Thank you.

[Saint_Jude]

Like someone said, you should know why you're on psych review. If your Doc didn't tell you, you should try to get a hold of him(or her). I was put on Psych. review until my Doc can get the Medical records sent to him that he requested. Of course this request can take a while for hospitals so I may not make the July class. Try not to get too stressed out. If you don't make it for July at least you'll have everything set for Jan.

Number To Psych. Services (718) 760-7553 or 7558

[INS21]

Like someone said, you should know why you're on psych review. If your Doc didn't tell you, you should try to get a hold of him(or her). I was put on Psych. review until my Doc can get the Medical records sent to him that he requested. Of course this request can take a while for hospitals so I may not make the July class. Try not to get too stressed out. If you don't make it for July at least you'll have everything set for Jan.

Number To Psych. Services (718) 760-7553 or 7558

Thank you for the info. I called, but you can only leave a message and hope for a call back. We'll see what happens.

[Saint_Jude]

Keep calling and make sure you get a human to leave a message with. There's a much better chance of getting a call back. I called like every ten minutes until I got a human and made sure to be VERY polite. Good Luck

[INS21]

Keep calling and make sure you get a human to leave a message with. There's a much better chance of getting a call back. I called like every ten minutes until I got a human and made sure to be VERY polite. Good Luck

The 7553 number is completely automated and the 7558 number is the scheduling department (written psych and interview). Did you call the 7558 number?

[Saint_Jude]

I called both. They can both be set to automated. I think when it's lunch or it's really busy they flip the automated switch. Thing is to call BOTH until you get a human...regardless of who it is...and ask them VERY nicely if they can take a message for your Doc (that did your oral), oh and throw in that it's a very important message, and be VERY polite. I've seen posts from guys that have dealt with some grumpy people. I myself have not... as long as you are extremely polite and don't waste their time they should be helpfull.

[PTLovesMe81]

geeez is it fourth of July yet??????

I KNOW. Trust me those of us sitting in the academy every day are getting verrry antsy. Can't wait to get out of there.

Which is kinda funny since I am sure you all can't wait to get in there :)

[NYPDGIRL]

HEY.. So I wanted to thank you all for posting info that has been extremely helpful for me during this crazy process.. It's really helped me knowing I am not the only one anxiety stricken and really into getting this job.. I wish you all good luck!

Got a question.. Apparently I lost the paper with all the academy info I received at the mini-medical I went to on 6/12.. I've torn apart my apartment and everything in it.. I know sounds super irresponsible! but I was wondering if anyone could just give me the specifics on the exact Queens College location and what exactly I need to bring.. I know black pens are essential.. but I can't remember the amount for the two money orders needed..

Please if anyone could help me I would appreciate it.. I was thinking I would go back to Lefrak and ask them for another copy, but they may think I am a total idiot..

Cheers!

[kxl77]

I'm assuming you're talking about the long sheet titled "Instructions for Candidates who are notified to apper for appointment"

This is the info:
Location & Time:
Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11367 (Kupferberg College)

Business attire. (Don't think I need to explain furthermore, use logic)

REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Photo ID
1 $9.00 USPS Money Order
1 $5.00 USPS Money Order
2 Ball point black pens
1 Clipboard for writing

[NYPDGIRL]

Thanks so much! I hope they don't give me a hard time about not having it, but I will try my best to find it before then.. well.. If i get the call that is..

[240sx83]

Ok so tonight I was coming home from the beach.. this guy gets on my *** so i accelerate and change lanes and using the blinking. So i get pulled over and the guy tells me I'm following the other guy to close. So i get failure to signal and following to close tickets? I know i have to tell my BI, but is this going to prevent me from entering the academy. I'm not trying to sound like negative or anything but this guy was a *****. I told him that I am on pace for the academy and I'm unclear what I did. I believe a warning if i did something would of be sufficient.

any advice?

[John2008]

I KNOW. Trust me those of us sitting in the academy every day are getting verrry antsy. Can't wait to get out of there.

Which is kinda funny since I am sure you all can't wait to get in there :)

It's kinda of funny since I can say we're all waiting to get into the academy and a couple of weeks into the academy we're all going to be counting down to the day we leave the academy lol.

[John2008]

Ok so tonight I was coming home from the beach.. this guy gets on my *** so i accelerate and change lanes and using the blinking. So i get pulled over and the guy tells me I'm following the other guy to close. So i get failure to signal and following to close tickets? I know i have to tell my BI, but is this going to prevent me from entering the academy. I'm not trying to sound like negative or anything but this guy was a *****. I told him that I am on pace for the academy and I'm unclear what I did. I believe a warning if i did something would of be sufficient.

any advice?

damn, I know you can't have any open tickets against you or lawsuits or any of that and you do have to report it to your BI. It might not let you go into the academy since you got two tickets but I'm not sure, I wish you the best of luck.

[240sx83]

yea I'm not sure either. It just figures over something so stupid. I guess ill find out and i appreciate it good luck to u. I waited so long for this... I can't believe i get this far and it might set me back.

[kxl77]

Sucks dude. :/ what do you have done to your 240?! :D

[John2008]

yea I'm not sure either. It just figures over something so stupid. I guess ill find out and i appreciate it good luck to u. I waited so long for this... I can't believe i get this far and it might set me back.

Hopefully, they might just tell you that they can let you in as long as you pay off the tickets before the start dates. Who you got pulled over by a State Trooper or Park police? I've been slowing down on my driving trying to avoid any interaction with the police until the start date. lol

[240sx83]

its a town police near me. idk i hope she tells me something good. I really don't know what I else I can do. The tickets are due in until the7/14 but who knows when the court date would be i have no idea. I just really need an answer now.. but i cant do anything about it. I will have to call first thing in the morning and keep calling until i get a hold of her. uhh i just dont get why this has to happen now of all the times.

[NJeddie]

HEY.. So I wanted to thank you all for posting info that has been extremely helpful for me during this crazy process.. It's really helped me knowing I am not the only one anxiety stricken and really into getting this job.. I wish you all good luck!

Got a question.. Apparently I lost the paper with all the academy info I received at the mini-medical I went to on 6/12.. I've torn apart my apartment and everything in it.. I know sounds super irresponsible! but I was wondering if anyone could just give me the specifics on the exact Queens College location and what exactly I need to bring.. I know black pens are essential.. but I can't remember the amount for the two money orders needed..

Please if anyone could help me I would appreciate it.. I was thinking I would go back to Lefrak and ask them for another copy, but they may think I am a total idiot..

Cheers!

I was at the MINI med the 6-12 also.. There werent many females there, i wonder which one you are.. haha lol.... well PM me your email and I will scan that sheet your talking about and send it to u then you can print it...

[John2008]

I was at the MINI med the 6-12 also.. There werent many females there, i wonder which one you are.. haha lol.... well PM me your email and I will scan that sheet your talking about and send it to u then you can print it...

I remember we had 3 during my mini medical. two of them were very good looking and when both of them walked across the room you saw all the guys head turn, it was one of the funniest things ever.

[bam987]

John2008...What happened to the New York State police icon picture? I see you got NYPD now!!!! lol

[John2008]

John2008...What happened to the New York State police icon picture? I see you got NYPD now!!!! lol

:) have to go with the one that's going to be paying my bills soon. Plus I have a feeling I'm not going to get on with them on my first try, let's see what happens on Monday. I'll be happy with the NYPD if I don't get NYSP. NYPD will be a great learning experience, next thing you know I might make sgt in a couple of years or something who knows.

[Vanacloud]

I remember we had 3 during my mini medical. two of them were very good looking and when both of them walked across the room you saw all the guys head turn, it was one of the funniest things ever.

Im surprised those good looking ones actually did the JST lol gotta mean they are tough as well

[bam987]

:) have to go with the one that's going to be paying my bills soon. Plus I have a feeling I'm not going to get on with them on my first try, let's see what happens on Monday. I'll be happy with the NYPD if I don't get NYSP. NYPD will be a great learning experience, next thing you know I might make sgt in a couple of years or something who knows.

I hear you..Same here!!

[John2008]

Im surprised those good looking ones actually did the JST lol gotta mean they are tough as well

The Sgt even told us to not get used to that since there aren't that many in uniform. :eek: :eek: :eek: