Nassau County PD

[fedny]

Results are being mailed out today from the 2007 exam.

[PBXTech]

This is great news!

[thecongo]

i jsut got my results today! but no ranking yet!

[thecongo]

im in islip area so they mightve sent them yesterday, if youre on LI...go check ur mailboxes!

[NorwichCadet]

90.1 Hopefully i should get called!! within the next 3-4 years

[John2008]

ahhhh, I hate you all. I guess I'll check tomorrow.

[Army2PD]

Nothing yet.:(

[pdlynbrook]

Haven't received anything yet. The anticipation is killing me!:eek:

[John2008]

Haven't received anything yet. The anticipation is killing me!:eek:

same here, I'm going to harass the mailman tomorrow.

[STXHammer]

same here, I'm going to harass the mailman tomorrow.
Just remember they carry pepper spray haha

[PBXTech]

Wow, This is by far the worst grade for me on any civil service test taken.

81.274

[formerFAM]

Civil service just told me that they went out Monday.

[gbotj]

didnt get my scores yet either.
However the mail didnt get here yet

[formerFAM]

Wow, This is by far the worst grade for me on any civil service test taken.

81.274

[gbotj]

I believe suffolk asked alot of traditional LE questions like maps, and cognitive ability. Nassau's was all personality.

[JackieBoy]

The Nassau test had only 20 questions that had a right or wrong answer. Most of them weren't really LE oriented.

Then the second section had about 35 personality / personal habits type questions.

The third section had around 170 questions (not sure of exact number) that were psyche questions you would come across if you took a written psyche exam like the MMPI.

How they score it - I have absolutely no clue:confused:

[PBXTech]

Your score does not bode well for the anticipated results, as your profile indicates that you scored well (95) on Suffolk. How can these tests be graded so differently? WTF?

Thats just what I was thinking. I really do not understand where I went wrong.

[John2008]

I don't get it. I scored a 75 on this test, mean while I scored a 90 on the SCPD test, 90 on Suffolk county park police and 90 on the Suffolk county correction and 95 on the NYPD exam, I'm just hoping I didn't blow my NYSP exam too. oh well I guess it wasn't meant to be. I just find it weird that on the test I study hard for I do horrible on and for the test I take just to take them I do really well on them. oh well i"ll try again in 2011

[PBXTech]

I don't get it. I scored a 75 on this test, mean while I scored a 90 on the SCPD test, 90 on Suffolk county park police and 90 on the Suffolk county correction and 95 on the NYPD exam, I'm just hoping I didn't blow my NYSP exam too. oh well I guess it wasn't meant to be. I just find it weird that on the test I study hard for I do horrible on and for the test I take just to take them I do really well on them. oh well i"ll try again in 2011

Trust me I feel the same way. I scored a 95 on Suffolk Pd, a 95 on Suffok Corrections, 98 on NYPD and a 92.5 on NYC Corrections. What the heck happen to me on this test!!!!! Being that I am 31 this was probley my last chance. Atleast you can give it another shot. I didnt take the NYSP test but I bet it wasnt anything like the nassau test. You probley did well on it.

[richbrown123456]

No clue how they graded it. I also never got below a 90 except on suffolk police with a 87.5 i have a 95 on park police, 95 on correction, 95 on NYPD NO CLUE WHAT HAPPEN Nassua gave me a 73.2. This is bad :( but im willing to bet my buddys who always get 70's on these other test's prob. scored well. I havent talked to them yet.

[PBXTech]

No clue how they graded it. I also never got below a 90 except on suffolk police with a 87.5 i have a 95 on park police, 95 on correction, 95 on NYPD NO CLUE WHAT HAPPEN Nassua gave me a 73.2. This is bad :( but im willing to bet my buddys who always get 70's on these other test's prob. scored well. I havent talked to them yet.


I have a buddy that walked into this test without a care in the world I bet he scored super high. I waiting for a call back from him right now.

[Stackit02]

Trust me I feel the same way. I scored a 95 on Suffolk Pd, a 95 on Suffok Corrections, 98 on NYPD and a 92.5 on NYC Corrections. What the heck happen to me on this test!!!!! Being that I am 31 this was probley my last chance. Atleast you can give it another shot. I didnt take the NYSP test but I bet it wasnt anything like the nassau test. You probley did well on it.

Im with all of you others in this situation. 97.5 on SCPD, but an 80.115 on NCPD. I am use to getting high grades also. I have no clue what happened here. But RichBrown nailed it right on the button, watch all the people who normally score low, get high grades...

[JackieBoy]

The test was bs. You paid $100 to take a psyche/profile exam. How do you grade a pysche exam on a scale of 1 to 100?:mad:

[richbrown123456]

I guess they grade it according to what they are looking for, and my guess is not us lol. Sucks

[JBStateCO]

WoW! I just got mine out the mail I recieved a 95.5. Im excited!

[TryingForpolice]

95.5 nice man, goodluck with that

I scored an 80 is there any chance of me getting a call in the future or is that too low?

[richbrown123456]

good for you man. still have a very long way to go but your a step closer to being NCPD. Their really is no way to tell if 80 stands a chance or not because their is no list yet. Maybe everyone did really bad and you have a high list number (not likley but could be) I know the last test went down into mid-low 80's so there is always a chance i just wouldent wait around for it

[Army2PD]

83.5 ,well thats 100 bucks I could have used to fill my truck. NYPD here I come !

[PBXTech]

WoW! I just got mine out the mail I recieved a 95.5. Im excited!


Congrats! Thats a really good score. Is that with Veterans credits or 911 credits?

[formerFAM]

WoW! I just got mine out the mail I recieved a 95.5. Im excited!
So, has anyone heard of a score higher than 95.5?

[leeza]

SCPD - 90

NCPD - 81.625


Figures.

[Cakes87]

82.019 :( damn just sucks it was almost all personality and psyche questions, like they ever really work anyways. But I really wish i could find out how they graded these, I've always pass personality and psyche exams with flying colors.

[Jak_bot]

77.xx
WOW!
Was not expecting that. Not sure what NCPD was looking for.

[sik70ss]

not a good exam at all.. lowest grade on a civil service exam ever for me. i got an 82.184, yet a 95 on SCPD.... and the funny thing is, that i answered the psych questions pretty much the same way on Nassau as i did on Suffolk... something definetly seems wrong with this exam..

[richbrown123456]

well my buddy received a 95.5 hes military. I dont really get this exam either. Oh well we can kiss NCPD goodbye :( at least for a while i dont even think im going to take it again because it took year for results!!

[NorwichCadet]

83.5 ,well thats 100 bucks I could have used to fill my truck. NYPD here I come !


my friend got a 82.5 and he got called last December 06. You guys have to keep in mind that remember only a small amount took this test compared to Suffolk PD. Suffolk was open was i think like 6 months to apply and nassau was about 30days to apply and that was it. I believe only not more then 10,000 took the Nassau County Test but we will soon find out when ppl get there rankings. If i get Hired for the MTA Police this July and nassau calls me 3-4 years down the road I wouldn't take it. It's not cost effective for me to do that

[Jak_bot]

I wonder what the average score was.

Like sik70ss, I answered the psych questions the same way on SCPD, NCPD, and NYSP exams.

[thecongo]

So, has anyone heard of a score higher than 95.5?

well i got a 92.7, and im non-military. so far i guess 95.5 is the highest on here.

[Spigini]

Well I got mine in today... 94.5 military. So hopefully they call so I don't have to take NYPD lol... whatever happens happens...

[Dee828]

I got a 89.234. I don't understand how this test works. :confused: I hope I get called but I won't hold my breath.

[Spigini]

anybody know when the next class is supposed to be and if they will be hiring off this test or not?

[skeezix]

97.5 on suffolk
81.49 on nassau

Go figure. At least I scored well on one rather than none. My brother in Law also scored a 97.5 on suffolk and an 83.7 on the nassau. It seems taking the tests the same way was not the proper strategy.

[formerFAM]

I got a 89.234. I don't understand how this test works. :confused: I hope I get called but I won't hold my breath.

Well, it seems that the scores are just centered lower than Suffolk.

[John2008]

Well I got mine in today... 94.5 military. So hopefully they call so I don't have to take NYPD lol... whatever happens happens...

just remember, because they call you for processing doesn't mean you'll get the job, I have a friend that's a Police officer in NYS and he's in the ARMY and college graduate. He didn't get the job with NCPD after he was called for processing. there are some reaons why, which I think their decision is b.s and it's not over for him yet, he's fighting their decision in court.

[SDC1983]

SCPD- 87.5
NCPD- 76.5

**** :mad:

I heard everybody did horrible on this test though.

[k85o911]

Scpd 95
Ncpd 86.3

[Dman99]

There seems to be a pattern here. I scored a 95 on SCPD and a 89.5 on NCPD. I even took NYPD last year for the heck of it and scored a 97.5. I too answered the psych portion the same I always do for every test. Maybe a mid to high 80's score isn't as bad as it looks. Time will tell.

[k85o911]

anybody on here bombed the suffolk test and did amazing on the nassau?

[MB Troop]

Does anybody know when the eligibility list is going to come out with your ranking? I hope that doesn't take a long time.

[PBXTech]

Does anybody know when the eligibility list is going to come out with your ranking? I hope that doesn't take a long time.

Like everything else, rumor is they are trying to put another class in off the extension of the old list. Untill that is done they will not establish our new list because it will expire the old list.

[gbotj]

I still didnt recieve my score.
My brother in law got a 90 on SCPD and an 83 on NCPD.
I called NCCS and they said grades were sent to both passing and failing, and here it is thursday with no grades.

[JackieBoy]

Haven't received mine either, nor am I eager to find out. I had a gut feeling that test was a sham before I even took it.

I still didnt recieve my score.
My brother in law got a 90 on SCPD and an 83 on NCPD.
I called NCCS and they said grades were sent to both passing and failing, and here it is thursday with no grades.

[gbotj]

I got nothin but time brother. lol
I'll just ride it out, and not even bother waiting because no news is good news.

[joe442]

I got my score yesterday for NC, 94.674 with vets points. SCPD was 95 with vets points. I got a letter in the mail from NC today to report for a backgroung investigation. Is this moving a little fast or normal?

[k85o911]

well , all u have to worry about that it is moving good for you brother......good luck

[mike91220]

I got an 82. How does the hiring process work once you are called in? Im considering NYPD now, when is their next test? Good luck to all of you!!!

[MB Troop]

I got my score yesterday for NC, 94.674 with vets points. SCPD was 95 with vets points. I got a letter in the mail from NC today to report for a backgroung investigation. Is this moving a little fast or normal?

Quick question... and correct me if I'm wrong as well... aren't you allowed to use Veterans Points only one time and for only one test?

That is what I heard a bunch of times from law enforcement officers, like Troopers on the NYSP, etc.

Let me know, Let me know. ;-)

[MB Troop]

I got a letter in the mail from NC today to report for a backgroung investigation. Is this moving a little fast or normal?

You know.. I didn't finish reading your post after the part with the "vet points." Congratulations on receiving more info from NC. Thats phenomenal. Good Luck to you!!!!

:)

[Spigini]

Yea I got a letter today too to report on May 17th to start the background investigation. I used my Vet Credits on both suffolk and nassau. Driving so much doing the NYPD background right now as well.

[gbotj]

how????? The list isnt established.

[richbrown123456]

No clue but my friend has the same letter

[MB Troop]

That is great news to all of you who received letters so quickly. Congrats!!! Keep us informed.

[Spigini]

I'll let you guys know how it goes. Letter came with like 7 things to fill out and to bring the $75 for fingerprints.... now the question is when is the next academy and wheather or not it will be soon...

[gbotj]

Next class is july.

[Spigini]

July but whats the chance of going into the academy from this exam? Esp this late in the game?

[gbotj]

I doubt very good, Nassau's process takes very long. Back in january they called one group for a may academy but that was pushed back to july. Those candidates will be off the old list, and the guys from this new group (todays packets) should expect an academy in late 08'.

[k85o911]

i suppose that mid-90s were the top grades for this test

[Dman99]

i suppose that mid-90s were the top grades for this test


I think you're right. The highest score I've seen so far is 95.5. But then again, thats so far. Anyone know of someone with a higher score than that?
SCPD 95
NCPD 89.5

[fedny]

I got an 82. How does the hiring process work once you are called in? Im considering NYPD now, when is their next test? Good luck to all of you!!!

I'm in the same boat. They might be hiring less if NYSP starts patrolling the highways.

[Nav]

Before the results were in most of us thought it was an easy exam including me...but these grades Sucks...and if 95 is the highest score then it’s not that bad....let’s not forget that good amount of NC PO's will be retiring in next few years..Also they hire town and village PO from the same list.

I see lot of you guys got a higher score on Suffolk than Nassau....hopefully you will be called for Suffolk so someone like me gets a shot at Nassau. lol


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NYPD - 94 Jan 09 class
SCPD - 82.50
NCPD - 83.3
NYSP -
MTA -
SCDS -

[genemona]

Can anyone explain to me why a majority of people who score high on the NASSAU/SUFFOLK PD tests are usually within the lowest percentile scholastically? Does it have anything to do with the hiring of minorities to ensure federal funds for these departments? Why doesn't Nassau/Suffolk go over the exams and make the answers public to the people who take the test? Is it because the world would see what sham it really is? What will be the state of our local police departments in 20-30 years when they are lowering the standards to encourage minorities to take these jobs. Where's the outrage from the minority groups since these sham exams and their shady results dictate minorities need help? Where's the outrage from the minorities that are of high intelligence but score low on these exams because our government assumes they're unintelligent and need help? How can a candidate be chosen to carry a gun and protect the public because he/she answered a few personality questions? What's your favorite color...BLUE??? WRONG! The correct answer was Green. Why??? Because Green is what these departments will get from the federal government for placing under qualified people on our police force!

[Army2PD]

Did you get a low score on the exam ? Nassau county only takes the best of the best .They dont dumb down the exam to get more minorities, they just have one of the weirdest police exams I ( or just about anyone) has ever taken.

[k85o911]

genemona. First they dont ask you for favorite colors. second, i dont think they hire least qualified people. what is your GPA and what degrees have you attained? how did you score on the tests? I have a master's in crj and i scored a 95 on SC and 86.4 on NC. And far as i am concerned i got what i deseve and i know that when the time will come for me to come before the panel for both agencies and sell myself, I will have things to sell. The bottom line is that they can give these types of exams or strictly make it Advanced degrees and/or military as the only prerequisites. and from what you are writing I doubt the advanced degree will work for you. If you score decent, the time will come to present yourself

[genemona]

My score was miserable...79. I'm sorry, but until they make the answers public, you can't tell me there isn't something rotten here. Even though they gave out numerous tests over the course of a few days, the should go over what the correct answers were and why. Also, they should be testing cognitive skills and then eliminating people throughout the process via the psyche test, psychological examination and lie dector. There are many outstanding, intelligent people on both police forces. However, I know people who are in both departments and their intelligence borders on mediocrity. How did they score so high on these exams? We'll never know.

[genemona]

genemona. First they dont ask you for favorite colors. second, i dont think they hire least qualified people. what is your GPA and what degrees have you attained? how did you score on the tests? I have a master's in crj and i scored a 95 on SC and 86.4 on NC. And far as i am concerned i got what i deseve and i know that when the time will come for me to come before the panel for both agencies and sell myself, I will have things to sell. The bottom line is that they can give these types of exams or strictly make it Advanced degrees and/or military as the only prerequisites. and from what you are writing I doubt the advanced degree will work for you. If you score decent, the time will come to present yourself

I know they don't ask your favorite color. Perhaps you wasted your money on your education since you can't comprehend sarcasm. You have a master's in CRJ and only scored 86.4? You think that's accurate? You think that reflects you're education? I guarantee you that your score is lower than it should be. You're content with that? Your complacency will allow this farce to continue.

[Army2PD]

See thats exactly what Iam talking about we dont and possibly will never know what it is their looking for ? For me ( a person of color ) this is my third time taking this exam , and every time I think that I know what their formula is my grade gets lower . IMO I think that they should give County residents extra credit ( the city gives you 5 points extra on the PD exam if you live in the 5 boroughs.) Hell they kill us with taxes out here its the least they could do.

[NorwichCadet]

I know they don't ask your favorite color. Perhaps you wasted your money on your education since you can't comprehend sarcasm. You have a master's in CRJ and only scored 86.4? You think that's accurate? You think that reflects you're education? I guarantee you that your score is lower than it should be. You're content with that? Your complacency will allow this farce to continue.

a high schooler can even get a 95 education level and a civil service exam have nothing in common. None of the questions require prior knowledge of any law enforcement. MAybe that's what your doing wrong.....your answering questions based on what yuo learned and not what's being provided

[Cakes87]

I'm a minority and I got a 82 on the test, not really sure what questions on the test really apply towards helping minorities. As i recall there weren't any questions like "are you not white" or "is English not your first language"

[John2008]

I'm a minority and I got a 82 on the test, not really sure what questions on the test really apply towards helping minorities. As i recall there weren't any questions like "are you not white" or "is English not your first language"

I don't really think that race or ethnic background has anything to do with the test. In my opinion they shouldn't even ask you what race or ethnic background you're in the biological section that ask for it, MTAPD said specifically that they didn't want people to state their race or background which I think that all the test should do this. I'm a minority too but on this test I only got a 75 (lowest civil service score I've ever got) I'm usually up in the 90's; but I know why I did horrible on this test and that was because I didn't answer the personality questions like I usually do.

if you got an 80 or above you should be ok. You might not get called this year or next year, but you'll get called for processing before they test again in 2011.

[PBXTech]

I don't really think that race or ethnic background has anything to do with the test. In my opinion they shouldn't even ask you what race or ethnic background you're in the biological section that ask for it, MTAPD said specifically that they didn't want people to state their race or background which I think that all the test should do this. I'm a minority too but on this test I only got a 75 (lowest civil service score I've ever got) I'm usually up in the 90's; but I know why I did horrible on this test and that was because I didn't answer the personality questions like I usually do.

if you got an 80 or above you should be ok. You might not get called this year or next year, but you'll get called for processing before they test again in 2011.


Your always so positive. Its a good way to look at things. I am upset like the rest that I scored lower then normal. Nothing we can do but hope they get into the low 80s and give us a shot. If the guys that cared about taken the test did bad, then just think what the guys that just walked into the test scored. I wonder how many people failed.

[thecongo]

Can anyone explain to me why a majority of people who score high on the NASSAU/SUFFOLK PD tests are usually within the lowest percentile scholastically? Does it have anything to do with the hiring of minorities to ensure federal funds for these departments? Why doesn't Nassau/Suffolk go over the exams and make the answers public to the people who take the test? Is it because the world would see what sham it really is? What will be the state of our local police departments in 20-30 years when they are lowering the standards to encourage minorities to take these jobs. Where's the outrage from the minority groups since these sham exams and their shady results dictate minorities need help? Where's the outrage from the minorities that are of high intelligence but score low on these exams because our government assumes they're unintelligent and need help? How can a candidate be chosen to carry a gun and protect the public because he/she answered a few personality questions? What's your favorite color...BLUE??? WRONG! The correct answer was Green. Why??? Because Green is what these departments will get from the federal government for placing under qualified people on our police force!

I was the ONLY hispanic person in my class when I took the exam. And there were 2 african-americans. I'm not sure if the test really is some type of "conspiracy" or not. But why would they even bother with so few minorities taking the exam?... Just because someone is academically talented doesn't mean they're free of character flaws. Id rather work the beat with a partner who has more courage than school smarts.

[Spigini]

I was also the only Hispanic in my class when I was taking the test. Rest were white. I'm not book smarts like most people but I am street smarts and know how to read a map and use common sense, which most people that take these test don't have. I've scored high on every test. Just because you scored low doesn't mean anything. It means you scored low. Sorry but try again next time if you don't get called. Don't take it out on other people because you didn't score high. Thats your own fault.

[John2008]

Your always so positive. Its a good way to look at things. I am upset like the rest that I scored lower then normal. Nothing we can do but hope they get into the low 80s and give us a shot. If the guys that cared about taken the test did bad, then just think what the guys that just walked into the test scored. I wonder how many people failed.

I was upset that I got a low score too but hey what can you do, the way I look at it is that It wasn't meant to be. I'm still hoping that I didn't blow my NYSP exam; if I didn't break the 90's mark on that test I'll be really upset. plus from the beginning I thought that NCPD test was weird because ti was totally different than all other civil service exams.

[genemona]

I'm not taking it out on anyone here. My gripe is with the county. It would be irrational to fault someone for receiving a decent grade. The bottom line is these tests are a joke. Both counties only resorted to these ridiculous exams when there were threats from the federal government that they would lose federal funding if they didn't hire more minorities. Not one person here knows what the county is doing with the answer sheets when you finish your exam. Sounds to me like there are plenty of people in here disappointed with their scores. Why do you think that is?

[John2008]

I was also the only Hispanic in my class when I was taking the test. Rest were white. I'm not book smarts like most people but I am street smarts and know how to read a map and use common sense, which most people that take these test don't have. I've scored high on every test. Just because you scored low doesn't mean anything. It means you scored low. Sorry but try again next time if you don't get called. Don't take it out on other people because you didn't score high. Thats your own fault.

basically, plus even through the hiring process NCPD is really picky, My best friend(he's Hispanic just like me) He's in the ARMY, works for a police department in NY that makes the same amount as NCPD if not more, college graduate and he didn't get the job. He doesn't really care because in 3years his salary will be around 110k or more.

look at me I'm 21, Hispanic, college graduate, and I scored a 75 on that test. meanwhile on every other test that I take I score in the low 90's on high 90's, on this test I scored badly because I didn't give the right answers and that's the only reason behind it. My other best friend is African-American and he did really well on the exam scored in the 90's. plus it's NCPD you can't expect to get in on your first try. it took my cousin two tries to get into SCPD so in other words 8years.

[TryingForpolice]

my question is....when are you guys putting strongly agree opposed to just agree..........I scored an 80 on this test when I thought i would be in the 90's with ease..........at least NYPD will take me!

[k85o911]

what do u guys mean by "college graduate"?

[John2008]

what do u guys mean by "college graduate"?

well, I can't say college graduate since I don't have my M.A yet, but I have my B.A in criminology with a minor in pre-law so I have like 130college credits or some b.s like that.

[MB Troop]

I'm still hoping that I didn't blow my NYSP exam; if I didn't break the 90's mark on that test I'll be really upset.

JOHN! I'm still waiting on my NYSP exam results too! They pushed it back last month to this month and I've been so curious as to know when we should receive it. Hopefully we will get it soon and we both did well. Good luck to you on that. (On another note, I think I've seen you on the other thread NYSP) ;) My brother in the same struggle. lol.

[John2008]

JOHN! I'm still waiting on my NYSP exam results too! They pushed it back last month to this month and I've been so curious as to know when we should receive it. Hopefully we will get it soon and we both did well. Good luck to you on that. (On another note, I think I've seen you on the other thread NYSP) ;) My brother in the same struggle. lol.

Yup, I've been all over that forum since last year. I hope we recieve ou scores before the end of the month. Hope to see you up in Albany for processing weekend sometime this year.

[NorwichCadet]

I don't really think that race or ethnic background has anything to do with the test. In my opinion they shouldn't even ask you what race or ethnic background you're in the biological section that ask for it, MTAPD said specifically that they didn't want people to state their race or background which I think that all the test should do this. I'm a minority too but on this test I only got a 75 (lowest civil service score I've ever got) I'm usually up in the 90's; but I know why I did horrible on this test and that was because I didn't answer the personality questions like I usually do.

if you got an 80 or above you should be ok. You might not get called this year or next year, but you'll get called for processing before they test again in 2011.

that section is optional isn't it?

[SDC1983]

Well you live and you learn I suppose. I think I get caught up on the personality sections by trying to put down what I think they want to hear, which isn't smart because it's apparent I have no idea what they want to hear. I bombed both SCPD and NCPD which has those formats, but done well on other civil service tests like NYPD, SCCO and SCPP which don't have these sections.

Anyways, good luck to anybody who scored well. It looks like even low 80's will probably see something, someday. My 76 isn't even sniffin' a call.

[formerFAM]

We will just have to be patient.

[shawnali]

are they going to put out a list

[Spigini]

They build an eligibility list off the background investigation done on the people they sent a letter to.

[John2008]

that section is optional isn't it?

every time I take a test they always tell us to fill it out.

[k85o911]

wonder why so many people didnt get their scores yet , any ideas?

[gbotj]

still didnt get mine.

[joe442]

Yea I got a letter today too to report on May 17th to start the background investigation. I used my Vet Credits on both suffolk and nassau. Driving so much doing the NYPD background right now as well.

My letter is also for May 17 for the background investigation. "Proper business attire" is to them a suit or nice pants, shirt and tie?

I also used points on both Suffolk and Nassau tests. Will they count on both. It seems like they did. Or when we go deeper into processing will Nassau see that we used the points for Suffolk (first test taken) and take the points off?

[Spigini]

My letter is also for May 17 for the background investigation. "Proper business attire" is to them a suit or nice pants, shirt and tie?

I also used points on both Suffolk and Nassau tests. Will they count on both. It seems like they did. Or when we go deeper into processing will Nassau see that we used the points for Suffolk (first test taken) and take the points off?

They mean full suit. And they won't take the points off if they already put them on. And even if they do, you already started the process so.

[Xjarhead]

Vets points are per municipality. If you use vets points to get hired you cant use them for promotional exams. They city used to ask if you wanted to recount your list number by removing vets points so they could be used later on. Not sure if thats still true.

[krash131]

Horrible! Horrible score, a 74! another cadet at my job also took the test and go the exact same score, maybe with some luck my town will pull me off the list. . . . fingers crossed. . . ., if not then hopefully the NYSP or the MTA will send me more favorable results

[formerFAM]

Check out the poll in the other NCPD thread.

[fedny]

My letter is also for May 17 for the background investigation. "Proper business attire" is to them a suit or nice pants, shirt and tie?

I also used points on both Suffolk and Nassau tests. Will they count on both. It seems like they did. Or when we go deeper into processing will Nassau see that we used the points for Suffolk (first test taken) and take the points off?


I would like to know how Nassau is sending out background packets, when there is no list established and the other exam is still active??? Makes no sense but this county never did. Taxes until you die.

[MB Troop]

Check out the poll that I set up (see other NCPD thread). This way we can track the results to get a feel for where we stand before the list is established.

Well done on setting up the poll. I see a few scores of 100 that were not reported at an early time. Who knows, it could be true. I guess we won't know until the list is established. Until then, we wait.

[EverUpward]

I scored 82.603 I posted it on the poll. I really thought I did better than that but it looks like so do many of you...who knows? might have a chance? They had said the results weren't coming out until August when I had recently called,, so maybe that will be when the list and ranks are set up??

[Spigini]

Well see you guys tomorrow whoever is going.

[Frpt51]

i recieved a letter today for a May 31st background investigation. i got an 89.546 on the test

[formerFAM]

i recieved a letter today for a May 31st background investigation. i got an 89.546 on the test

That is good news.

[Frpt51]

i live in freeport so that might have something to do with it

[gbotj]

Did it say anything about freeport PD on it or was if from Nassau County Police Department?

[NorwichCadet]

well, I can't say college graduate since I don't have my M.A yet, but I have my B.A in criminology with a minor in pre-law so I have like 130college credits or some b.s like that.




not to sound mean John but I bet your a real smart person going for ur MA and all...but I have bachelors in CJ and a minor in psychology it means nothing on these exams..... But you guys have to understand these POLICE EXAMS aka Civil Service Exams... Require NO absolutely None...zippo of prior police knowledge to get a high score. The answer comes from what they give you not what your probably know.

[Frpt51]

it didnt say anything about a particular police dept. it was all Nassau County Civil Service

[gbotj]

awesome frpt. good luck, and get on.

[AnyPD]

i recieved a letter today for a May 31st background investigation. i got an 89.546 on the test

My cousin received a 92 on his test and he hasn't heard anything yet.

[PTLovesMe81]

My friend got called for the background this month and he got a 94.5 with military points added on. It seems like almost all of the people who got in the 90's actually had points added onto their scores, so maybe those of us in the high 80's have a fighting chance off this list.

Don't discount yourselves so quickly guys. Stay positive, good luck.

[gbotj]

only 9000 people took this exam, and I was told by someone in the chiefs office (family member) that A LOT of guys in headquarters are very dissapointed with results for family members. There were A LOT of failing grades with this test.

On #3000 I believe there were 12,000 people who took the exam and the list was out of 7,000. So if 9000 people took this test the list may only be of 4000 people.

I think anyone over 80 has a fighting chance on NCPD.
Not to mention mulveys initiative to put in more frequent but smaller (not that much smaller) classes all year long. I Believe NCPD was between grades 88 and 86 for 2 years, and then once mulvey came in they got down from 85 to 82 in a little over 1 year with his new plan.

[richbrown123456]

So i have a chance with my 73 lol i wish

[NorwichCadet]

My friend got called for the background this month and he got a 94.5 with military points added on. It seems like almost all of the people who got in the 90's actually had points added onto their scores, so maybe those of us in the high 80's have a fighting chance off this list.

Don't discount yourselves so quickly guys. Stay positive, good luck.

eaisly havin a fighting chance my friend got an 82 and he got called in May or June of 06 to start the Academy in Dec 06

[gbotj]

there was no Dec. 2006 academy, there was a Nov 2005, Jan 2007, Nov 2007, & Jan 2008

[boxer127]

does anyone know how the procedure works when they throw out a test. Im getting alittle nervous because it seems so many people did terrible. I got an 89.339 and it seems to be very well for this particular test, so I am pretty excited but also hoping that they stick with this test. I know suffolk years back threw out a test because of lawsuits and with my luck they will throw this one out. But am hoping for the best and good luck to the rest of you.

[gbotj]

dont worry, theres always talk about throwing out tests. This one is fine......thats also the reason why there is no protest, they dont want to throw it out.

[NorwichCadet]

there was no Dec. 2006 academy, there was a Nov 2005, Jan 2007, Nov 2007, & Jan 2008

U know what your right he got the call mid December to start in January. Now bad for himself he was 21 at the time

[gbotj]

yup you are correct norwich, for Jan 2007 class they were to report to police headquarters on 12/12/06 for paperwork for the academy.

[John2008]

olice: Nassau cop hit by drunken driver

BY STACEY ALTHERR | stacey.altherr@newsday.com
5:57 PM EDT, May 18, 2008


A Nassau County police officer was seriously injured when a drunken driver with a suspended license slammed into his police car during a traffic stop early Sunday morning on the Long Island Expressway, authorities said.

"We're all saying a prayer for him," said Nassau County Police Commissioner Lawrence Mulvey outside Nassau University Medical Center Sunday afternoon, where the injured officer had just come out of surgery for a blood clot on the brain.

The accident happened at 5:50 a.m. on the eastbound lane by the Sunnyside Boulevard overpass near Exit 46, and halted traffic for more than five hours.

Police Officer Kenneth Baribault had pulled over a black Kia sport utility vehicle to the right side of the road on suspicion of drunken driving when the driver of a silver Mercedes CLK320 plowed into the back of the police cruiser, pushing the police car into the SUV and lifting it 6 feet off the ground. Witnesses said the Mercedes was traveling at about 75 miles per hour when it hit the patrol car.


The driver of the Mercedes, Rahiem Griffin, 27, was also taken to NUMC with minor injuries. He will be charged with driving while intoxicated, officials said. According to police, Griffin was driving with a suspended license. DMV records show his license was suspended for unpaid driving tickets, including failure to wear a seat belt on two separate occasions.

The driver of the SUV, Marcin Bykuc, 25, of Bay Shore, was not injured, and was charged with driving while intoxicated. A passenger in the SUV, who was not identified, was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Baribault was taken by ambulance to the hospital.

"The officer sustained very serious injuries, including severe head trauma," Det. Lt. Kevin Smith said, as well as broken bones in both his upper and lower torso.

An unidentified New York City firefighter, who witnessed the accident while traveling on the westbound side of the expressway on his way to work, ran across six lanes of the highway and over the center divider to give medical aid to the police officer, and used the patrol car's transmitter to radio for help. Smith said that the career firefighter, who also has emergency medical training, may also be a volunteer for a Long Island fire department.

Mulvey had a conversation with the firefighter, and described him as a very humble man who doesn't want publicity. "He just wanted to do what he could to help us," Mulvey said.

Doctors removed part of the 30-year-old officer's skull to relieve swelling, according to Mulvey. He was still in a coma on Sunday afternoon.

The officer's distraught parents, two sisters and ex-wife, who is the mother of his 6-year-old son, were at the intensive care unit, according to Smith. "Obviously, it's a very disturbing scene," he said of the family's vigil for the officer.

Unmarked police cars and media satellite trucks lined the parking lot at the emergency room Sunday afternoon. Inside the hospital, dozens of police officers waited outside the Intensive Care Unit for news on their colleague.

Baribault, who graduated from the Nassau County police academy in March 2005, also had served in the New York City Police Department and with the Prince William police in Virginia, as well as with Suffolk County Park Police. He was a "very active police officer" who worked hard to get drunken drivers off the road, according to James Carver, the newly elected president of Nassau Police Benevolent Association. He was at the top of his graduating class at the academy, Carver said. "This is a guy who knew what he wanted to do with his life."

Family members told Carver that Baribault, who was devoted to his son, liked to keep in shape, which doctors believe will help him survive his injuries. "He's a tough guy, and that will work to his advantage," Carver said.

http://www.newsday.com/media/photo/2008-05/39001370.jpg
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http://www.newsday.com/media/photo/2008-05/39001364.jpg
That's the car that hit the officer RMP

So I was driving towards school today for my graduation ceremony and I drove by this, I drove around that area going on the west bound side around 8:30am and at that time they still had the whole east bound traffic blocked off with one lane open. I've never seen so many NCPD officers at the same time around 10patrol cars blocking the HWY plus the investigators + a couple of Suffolk county police cars since it was on the border of the two counties. When I drove by going west bound, I looked and I saw the car and I could tell it was bad because all the damage to the car, I hope the officer makes a speedy recovery.

[gbotj]

what a horror story, hopefully the MOF makes a speedy recovery. I was told the rear wheel was pushed under the driver seat of the PD.

[STXHammer]

Hope for a Speedy Recovery.

[formerFAM]

Thoughts and prayers with his family.

[gbotj]

I believe he was in the class before my cousin, or in my cousins class. Im going to find out today. Im also going to see if theirs any updates on his condition.

[Spigini]

He graduated in March 2005 from the academy. He came from NYPD and was also apart of the NYS Park Police and someplace else I can't remember.

[gbotj]

it was actually Suffolk County Park Police.

[NorwichCadet]

so what happened? He pulled the Kia over got out brought the info back to the car and while writing the tickets up he got hit? I wonder if any cops i probably wouldn't wear there seatbelt while havin a vehicle pulled over and writing a ticket. Wonder if that would've prevented a lot of injury to the officer. Not trying to say it's the officers fault at any level just curious. That should be a wake up call for how they deal with drunk drivers

[PTLovesMe81]

so what happened? He pulled the Kia over got out brought the info back to the car and while writing the tickets up he got hit? I wonder if any cops i probably wouldn't wear there seatbelt while havin a vehicle pulled over and writing a ticket. Wonder if that would've prevented a lot of injury to the officer. Not trying to say it's the officers fault at any level just curious. That should be a wake up call for how they deal with drunk drivers

The estimates said the drunk driver that hit him at appx 75 miles an hour. John posted pictures of the RMP on one of the threads here, I doubt it would have made much of a difference.

Hope this guy goes to jail for a looooong time.

[AnyPD]

so what happened? He pulled the Kia over got out brought the info back to the car and while writing the tickets up he got hit? I wonder if any cops i probably wouldn't wear there seatbelt while havin a vehicle pulled over and writing a ticket. Wonder if that would've prevented a lot of injury to the officer. Not trying to say it's the officers fault at any level just curious. That should be a wake up call for how they deal with drunk drivers

Are you serious???? A car stop is one of the most uncontrolled deadliest situations an officer is ever in and you want him/her to wear a seat belt during one??? You are out of your mind!!! What happens if the driver goes crazy and decides to go after the officer, now he has one more thing to do/worry about before getting out of his vehicle. He could get tied up in it and it would be a bad situation.

[NorwichCadet]

good point didn't think abuot that

[MB Troop]

The accident made the Front cover of NEWSDAY today as the officer fights for his life. Such a sad situation. Godwillingly, he will make it out of the hospital and back home again. I suppose Nassau/ Suffolk County are going to tighten up even more on drunk driving. When incidences like these occur, it calls for stricter dwi/dui enforcement and safety measures. Hopefully everything will work out for the best and our NCPD officer will be back home again.


On another note, anyone see how NYPD got their raises? Rookie cops have 10k raise and top pay now at 65+k. The boys in blue deserve it.

[John2008]

The accident made the Front cover of NEWSDAY today as the officer fights for his life. Such a sad situation. Godwillingly, he will make it out of the hospital and back home again. I suppose Nassau/ Suffolk County are going to tighten up even more on drunk driving. When incidences like these occur, it calls for stricter dwi/dui enforcement and safety measures. Hopefully everything will work out for the best and our NCPD officer will be back home again.


On another note, anyone see how NYPD got their raises? Rookie cops have 10k raise and top pay now at 65+k. The boys in blue deserve it.

but now we only get 9days of vacation a year.

[MB Troop]

On another note, anyone see how NYPD got their raises? Rookie cops have 10k raise and top pay now at 65+k. The boys in blue deserve it.

I stand corrected. I just read another thread on the raise. Apparently the raise has not found favor in the eyes of many who are in the dept and/or those who are looking to become a member of the dept.

[darkhelmet]

if you have BIG connections within Nassau (i mean highest possible) will that help a person get hired?

[gbotj]

Civil Service. Cant help unless your reached on the list and called.

[darkhelmet]

well from what i've heard everyone thatt passed will get a call.. if that is the case will a connection help?

[gbotj]

well it all depends on how much help is needed

Might help a little in the hiring process (BI). In the academy, reports to the hook and maybe a heads up. Some extra attention.
The hook will get you to where you want (pct wise)

and yes almost if not all who passed will get called.

[SDC1983]

I'm still not convinced my 76.5 is gonna get me anywhere, but it's still good news several people now are making it sound like if you passed, you'll get a shot.

[darkhelmet]

I got a 78.6 on the nassau test.. whats wierd is I got a 97.5 on sufolk and I thought i bombed that.. go figure... Im under the impression that not many people did that well on the Nassau test...

[gbotj]

listen man, I've talked to dep chiefs. Just a guage for you, the 2003 exam had 17,000 people take it and the list was out of 7,000 I believe. They made it down to 82 and list number 2500ish. That exam also had grades above 100. This exam had 9,000 take it, and the highest grade is in the high 90's.

I believe you have a chance with that 76

[Spec VVV]

With a 75.. When could be the possibillity of getting called?

[darkhelmet]

if gbotj is correct than you will get called..

[ArmySean]

For those of us that did well, does anyone know what the physical or physiological requirements are like? Is there a minimum number of push-ups or sit-ups, or is there a weight standard? Like the military.

[darkhelmet]

http://www.nassaucivilservice.com/NCCSWeb/homepage.nsf/WebSiteContent/Physical+Fitness+Screening?OpenDocument&924200785912

The Physical Fitness Screening Test is an individual performance test composed of the following four tests items:


1. AGILITY: The Sidestep is used to measure agility. Starting from a center line, the candidate sidesteps alternately first left then right across two outside lines 8 feet apart. The score is based upon the number of lines crossed in 10 seconds.

2. STRENGTH: The Knee-Bent Sit-Up is used to measure strength. Starting from the long lying position on the back, with knees bent at less than 90 degrees, fingers interlaced and placed behind the neck, the candidate performs by raising the upper part of the body forward far enough to touch the elbows to the knees and then returns to the starting position. The score is the number of sit-ups completed in one minute.

3. SPEED: The Dash is used to measure speed. Distance is 90 yards. Candidate runs three laps around two markers. The score is the amount of time to the nearest half second.

4. ENDURANCE: The Squat-Thrust is used to measure endurance. Starting from the erect standing position, the candidate performs the usual four-position exercise. The score is the number of squat-thrusts completed in one minute.


How is the score in the Total Physical Fitness column arrived at? Suppose, for example, that a candidate obtained the following raw scores: agility - 17; strength - 20; speed - 23.5; endurance - 24. The achievement levels for each of these components would be 4, 3, 5 and 4 respectively. This candidate's total physical fitness score would be the sum of these four achievement levels, or 16. To determine the physical fitness level for this total score, find the number 16 in the column headed Total Physical Fitness. This score is at Achievement Level 4.

Note that it is not necessary to reach the minimum satisfactory achievement level of 4 for each test item but all candidates must achieve a final weighted score of 4 or better to qualify.

[gbotj]

there is going to be a new physical requirement for this new list.
There is going to be a 1.5 mile run, and pullups and some other things. They are also raising the bar from 50 percentile to 75 percentile.

[darkhelmet]

i do not think that pullups would be a fair part of the test.. some people weigh way less than other and pullups come easier.. i think a pushup or a bench press is a fairer way

[gbotj]

pullups assess your strength, a person weighing 200lbs would have to do a certain number, and a person weighing 130lbs would have to do a certain number.

And pushups are easier if you are lighter too.

[BlackHmmaer]

According to the guy running the show at the first part of my background investigation for Nassau last weekend, they are changing the physical requirements to get into the academy (right now the is none to get in, just to get out), but they don't know when it will be official, and it my not be for my group. He said the test would be first situps, then pushups, then the 1.5 run.

[darkhelmet]

According to the guy running the show at the first part of my background investigation for Nassau last weekend, they are changing the physical requirements to get into the academy (right now the is none to get in, just to get out), but they don't know when it will be official, and it my not be for my group. He said the test would be first situps, then pushups, then the 1.5 run.

When did you take the Nassau test.. and what was your score? i am not trying to get personal so you don't have to answer I was just curious as to how long they took to call you and how far down the list they go...

[BlackHmmaer]

When did you take the Nassau test.. and what was your score? i am not trying to get personal so you don't have to answer I was just curious as to how long they took to call you and how far down the list they go...


Took the test in August, recieved my test results a couple of weeks ago, the day after I recieved my results, I recieved my background packet.

Score: 96.369 without military credits

[darkhelmet]

Took the test in August, recieved my test results a couple of weeks ago, the day after I recieved my results, I recieved my background packet.

Score: 96.369 without military credits

interesting... i took the same test as you.. i think you are one of the few who scored well on it... i didn't even know they established a list yet.. the letter I recieved said a list was not established. good luck man.. i hope you get it!

[Spigini]

According to the guy running the show at the first part of my background investigation for Nassau last weekend, they are changing the physical requirements to get into the academy (right now the is none to get in, just to get out), but they don't know when it will be official, and it my not be for my group. He said the test would be first situps, then pushups, then the 1.5 run.

When I was there on the 17th the LT (who was in charge of recuriting) talked to us and said that our class will be the first class that changes the format for the Physical test. Will be Certain amount of pushups with no time limit (just can't stop by like putting your knee on the ground or anything) certain amount of sit-ups which is timed. Then a 1.5mile run but he didn't say how much time we would get. I'm guessing around 14mins or so. But he did say that our class would be the first ones to use the new system.

Oh yea and he said that if you fail say the first part which is push-ups their is no second chance. You won't even move on to the next part you will just be dropped right there.

[NorwichCadet]

NYPD use to do a real physical... pushup situp and a run til i guess they had a hard time recruit ppl so they turned it into an obstacle course. Most police departments MTA...Suffolk...STATE have a real physical. Males 38 situps and i believe at least 35 pushups. and a mile and a half in 12:30. Of course thats just between the ages of 21-30. These are pretty close to the standards they use.

[wasNYPDnowMTAPD]

interesting... i took the same test as you.. i think you are one of the few who scored well on it... i didn't even know they established a list yet.. the letter I recieved said a list was not established. good luck man.. i hope you get it!
wow BLACKHMMAER you have done the BEST i've heard from ANYONE who took Nassau's test. NICE JOB! GOOD LUCK!...
...I was one of the many that did GREAT on Suffolk's with a 97.5, and unfortunately bombed Nassau's exam with 80! ...oh well.
I hear Nassaus a great job...if i was a single young buck, i'd go in a second.
Still waiting for my call with Suffolk, just not sure if i'd take it or not... MTAPD is a GRRRRRRRRRRREAT job!!!! Don't know if i'd ever leave...

[darkhelmet]

wow BLACKHMMAER you have done the BEST i've heard from ANYONE who took Nassau's test. NICE JOB! GOOD LUCK!...
...I was one of the many that did GREAT on Suffolk's with a 97.5, and unfortunately bombed Nassau's exam with 80! ...oh well.
I hear Nassaus a great job...if i was a single young buck, i'd go in a second.
Still waiting for my call with Suffolk, just not sure if i'd take it or not... MTAPD is a GRRRRRRRRRRREAT job!!!! Don't know if i'd ever leave...

ya i got a 97.5 on Suffolk as well and not so hot on Nassau's test..

You would take the Nassau job over the Suffolk job? interesting....

[darkhelmet]

wow BLACKHMMAER you have done the BEST i've heard from ANYONE who took Nassau's test. NICE JOB! GOOD LUCK!...
...I was one of the many that did GREAT on Suffolk's with a 97.5, and unfortunately bombed Nassau's exam with 80! ...oh well.
I hear Nassaus a great job...if i was a single young buck, i'd go in a second.
Still waiting for my call with Suffolk, just not sure if i'd take it or not... MTAPD is a GRRRRRRRRRRREAT job!!!! Don't know if i'd ever leave...

ya i got a 97.5 on Suffolk as well and not so hot on Nassau's test..

You would take the Nassau job over the Suffolk job? interesting....

[Spigini]

ya i got a 97.5 on Suffolk as well and not so hot on Nassau's test..

You would take the Nassau job over the Suffolk job? interesting....


IF I do pass this BI and everything else and get hired for nassau i'd stay with nassau even if suffolk called.

[gbotj]

"You would take the Nassau job over the Suffolk job? interesting...."

duuuuuudddeeeee chart orange is the best! My cousin works an average 10 days a month!

Not to mention right now top pay is better with NCPD, and SCPD has a few more shytholes. I'm fortunate enough to see how things are run in both departments first hand and with that said NCPD is a top choice.

[darkhelmet]

IF I do pass this BI and everything else and get hired for nassau i'd stay with nassau even if suffolk called.

did you get a packet from Nassau?

[NorwichCadet]

ya i got a 97.5 on Suffolk as well and not so hot on Nassau's test..

You would take the Nassau job over the Suffolk job? interesting....


i know going from NYPD to MTA u don't have to go through another academy except another training course in CT but what abuot Nassau to Suffolk or Suffolk to Nassau. U have to go to the academys again?

[Spigini]

did you get a packet from Nassau?

Yea I went on the 17th to get fingerprinted, drug tested and recieved the packet to fill out. Sent it back to them cause it was due on the 27th. Hopefully I hear something.

[darkhelmet]

Yea I went on the 17th to get fingerprinted, drug tested and recieved the packet to fill out. Sent it back to them cause it was due on the 27th. Hopefully I hear something.

good luck! I got a letter from them telling me my score but it said there was no list and they were not hiring yet.. i guess they lied to me haha:D

[Spigini]

good luck! I got a letter from them telling me my score but it said there was no list and they were not hiring yet.. i guess they lied to me haha:D

Yea I got the same letter then the next day I got one to report on the 17th. Just called to make sure they recieved my packet and asked when I should hear something. Said it should be around 2-3 weeks before I hear from my BI. As long as I hear I don't care when it is lol

[darkhelmet]

Yea I got the same letter then the next day I got one to report on the 17th. Just called to make sure they recieved my packet and asked when I should hear something. Said it should be around 2-3 weeks before I hear from my BI. As long as I hear I don't care when it is lol

keep me updated please.. i would love to know how you did. good luck and godspeed

[Spigini]

keep me updated please.. i would love to know how you did. good luck and godspeed

Will do.

[BackInBlack]

Unless they change the physical fitness test requirements on the Nasau Civil Service web site giving everyone a chance to prepare, how can this possibly be fair to everyone ?

[gbotj]

well, everyone who went to orientation will be told what the physical requirements are. Fair enough!

[darkhelmet]

Unless they change the physical fitness test requirements on the Nasau Civil Service web site giving everyone a chance to prepare, how can this possibly be fair to everyone ?

life isn't fair

[gbotj]

+1 darkhelmet. good response

[darkhelmet]

This was also posted int he nypd thread.. but it is relevant here too.. plus im trying to vent a little bit

Funny story.. my car was parked at the mechanic and I was home finishing my forms for my BI investigation when i get a phonecall.. a drunk lady hit it while it was parked... so the Nassau county PD came and i was just talkin to them and they told me that Nassau is on a hiring frenzy so anyone that passed has a good chance.... the PO also said that an 80 was a good score.. He also said that he was in NYPD for 3 years and it was fun, but he wouldn't recommend people spending 20 years there because they treat people like crap. Anyway I don't think they arrested the lady but they didn't let her drive.. it sucks cause now i gotta borrow a car for my BI tomorrow... I have the worst luck.

[Spigini]

This was also posted int he nypd thread.. but it is relevant here too.. plus im trying to vent a little bit

Funny story.. my car was parked at the mechanic and I was home finishing my forms for my BI investigation when i get a phonecall.. a drunk lady hit it while it was parked... so the Nassau county PD came and i was just talkin to them and they told me that Nassau is on a hiring frenzy so anyone that passed has a good chance.... the PO also said that an 80 was a good score.. He also said that he was in NYPD for 3 years and it was fun, but he wouldn't recommend people spending 20 years there because they treat people like crap. Anyway I don't think they arrested the lady but they didn't let her drive.. it sucks cause now i gotta borrow a car for my BI tomorrow... I have the worst luck.

That is some ****ty luck lol. Hiring frenzy is a good thing thats for sure!

[gbotj]

Yea man like I said, nassau is going to go down into the 70's....they might even reach everyone who passed! at least thats what I'm told by chiefs in NCPD.

[Ford4x4]

Great thread, I learned alot from it. I also took the NCPD test and scored a 91.75. Someone mentioned that top pay was $117,000, but I looked on Nassau County Civil service and it stated around 92k after 8 yrs. The money is not a huge issue to me as I would gladly take the job at either salary. Just being curious.

[gbotj]

as of 4/1/2008 top pay is $99k after 8 years. 92k was top pay for 2007.
at the end of the contract top pay will be $117k at 7 years.

[Ford4x4]

Ahh now I understand. Thanks gbotj for your prompt response. Now I just hope I get called somewhere in the near future.

[jerry40]

With a 91.75 it should be VERY soon Ford, from what I understand less than 200 candidates scored above 90 on test 7000.

[Ford4x4]

Wow, I knew the scores were low, but less than 200 people above 90 is pretty remarkable. It was definitely a weird test, totally different (easier?) than Suffolk was, which is the only other PD I took the test for. Think I will get the call by the end of the summer? As a rough estimate of course.

[gbotj]

jerry, I heard the same thing. On exam 3000 there were 900 people who scored higher than 90.

[JBStateCO]

My sister scored 83.5. Hey guys what do you think her chances are?

[gbotj]

read previous posts. They are probably going to call everyone who passed.

[JBStateCO]

Damn I'm on some when?lol

[gbotj]

huh??? If your asking when, Im not sure but she will be called.

[jerry40]

Being conservative I'd say anything over an 80 your in the green. It might not be soon but eventually they'll reach you. Under 80 it's a 50/50.

[gbotj]

whichever way you look at it everyone has a shot. The average grade on this test is 74. something, on the 2003 exam it was in the mid 80's.

[MTAhopeful]

I got an 86.143. More important than the score is the list #'s. For the 2003 exam they got uptp list #'s in 2,900 range. I called nassau civil service and asked. They went down to scores of 82/83 so far.


JERRY40----How do you know only 200 scored over a 90?

[Spigini]

Man only a little over 200... I really hope I get this cause I dropped NYPD July academy for this. Even though the academy won't be till like Jan or something I didn't want to be sitting in NYPD trying to go to pysch exams not being able to take off the days from the academy.

[MTAhopeful]

SPINGI---next time you go down for your BI ask your investigator what is the lowest score they called so far.?

For the previous exam in Jan 2003.....The list was established MARCH 2004 and my friend got called to begin his BI in JULY of 2005 with a score of 86.

[gbotj]

Spigini - pass all portions and you will be hired.
Good luck on your future career with NCPD.

[Spigini]

SPINGI---next time you go down for your BI ask your investigator what is the lowest score they called so far.?

Will do. Haven't seen him/her yet, said they would call me in 2-3 weeks to set up an apt.


Spigini - pass all portions and you will be hired.

Thats my plan. But, you know how picky they are so. Never know.

[gbotj]

I see how they hire first hand, like I said pass everything and your on.

[jerry40]

I heard the 200 number from a friend whos got family in civil service....also, they've been discussing it on the nassaufdrant. My buddy also said close to half of candidates failed the exam outright.

You could read the thread here:

http://www.nassaufdrant.com/forum/nassau-county-police-test-11985.html

[Spigini]

On that forum they are saying how they are trying to get a class in July off this list but isn't there a class already going on in July off old list?

[gbotj]

yeah, the july 2008 class is going to be the last class from the old list.

[raider34]

does anyone have an idea when the list might come out? Think my 79.8 is high enough for a call?

[thecongo]

does anyone know if its possible to go forward with the BI if you dont have all the required college credits?

[Spigini]

does anyone know if its possible to go forward with the BI if you dont have all the required college credits?

Yes but when time comes to be appointed you won't be until you get the 32 credits. I don't have mine either so i'm just getting them by doing the Fema credits. I'll do all 32 that way cause they said I need them by the end of the summer. So def won't be able to do all those with a normal college. But, like I said you can continue the BI but you won't get appointed till you have all 32.

[thecongo]

thanks spigini! another question, I want to do the fema credits also, did u verify that the fema credits are accepted?

[Spigini]

thanks spigini! another question, I want to do the fema credits also, did u verify that the fema credits are accepted?

No, I plan on calling them tomorrow just to make sure. I can't see why they wouldn't be. It is a normal college that they go through to translate the courses. But when I call them i'll let you know.

[gbotj]

I heard packets were sent out again on friday. For the county not villages.
Looks like PD is moving really fast on this test.
Oh and NCPD is creating a DWI Enforcement Unit. So it looks like they are going to need more people to cover for the guys going into the unit.

[Brian23]

Do you have any idea what scores they have reached so far?

[gbotj]

I think they are now down to like 91

[Ford4x4]

I think they are now down to like 91

I scored over a 91 and no packet yet, unless they did mail additional ones out on Friday, and mine was part of it.

[Spigini]

I got my packet the day after I got my letter with my score. I do hope they are moving fast with this process.

[jerry40]

Their moving extremely quick....my buddy recieved his packet with a score of 89.5 yesterday and he doesn't reside in one of the villages. They most likely mailed packets up to a high 80's score sometime late last week and depending on the speed of your mail carrier you recieved them already or you didn't. Ford, thats probably why you havn't recieved your packet yet. I'd put money on you recieving it tomorrow or tues.

[Brian23]

Wow, that is amazing that they are reaching high 80's already.

[gbotj]

Ford - Contact Nassau Civil Service tomorrow if you dont get it. They have a history of loosing things. I got my results 3 weeks after it was mailed out, I got my copy though about 1 1/2 weeks after it was sent out.

[krash131]

Any word on when the villages will be sending things out or do you have to contact them. When I contacted mine they said that it should be indicated on the test that I was a resident and that they would be in contact.

[gbotj]

May 31st was the orientation for villages. Im not sure if everyone was called or just down to 86

[krash131]

May 31st was the orientation for villages. Im not sure if everyone was called or just down to 86

Was it a large orientation or did each village do their own thing?

[Curious2008]

Jerry, did your friend have military points? I got a 90 and haven't received a packet.

[jerry40]

Jerry, did your friend have military points? I got a 90 and haven't received a packet.

Negative on military credits....I'd give it a few more days im sure you'll see something soon....on a side note and probably many others will agree with me on this, Nassau Civil Service deals in very odd ways, sometimes things happen that them, you, or me will never understand (like a guy with an 89.5 recieving his packet a week or more before a guy with a 91+.)

[Toothemax]

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

I am new to this forum and have read all the previous posts. I received an 89.443 on the test but do not have all the required college credits. I have read that someone is in the same boat as me and they are going through Fema. Is there other quick way to earn the credits needed or can someone provide information on the Fema course. Thank You.

Oh by the way i haven't received any further packets either. I have a buddy that just got sworn in to go into the July academy, he told me that he has two guys in his class that got 95s from the recent test.

[Spigini]

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

I am new to this forum and have read all the previous posts. I received an 89.443 on the test but do not have all the required college credits. I have read that someone is in the same boat as me and they are going through Fema. Is there other quick way to earn the credits needed or can someone provide information on the Fema course. Thank You.

Oh by the way i haven't received any further packets either. I have a buddy that just got sworn in to go into the July academy, he told me that he has two guys in his class that got 95s from the recent test.

I'm in the same boat. I just called Qualification to make sure they accept the credits, guy wasn't to convincing when he was saying they do. But Fema credits are $60 a credit and it takes no time at all. Read something take a test and your done. Here are the links for it:

http://www.emergencymanagementstudy.com/content/FCC.asp

http://www.training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/crslist.asp

If somebody would call Civil Service to double check cause I don't want to bother them again considering I called 2times in 15 mins lol. But yea, he said they accept them so.

[gbotj]

I know a few people who did the FEMA credits for NCPD, NYSPP, & NYPD all accepted them.

But things change, so call and double check.

[gbotj]

also call up Nassau Applicant Investigations.

[JBStateCO]

They are college credits guys the accepts them

[formerFAM]

Their moving extremely quick....my buddy recieved his packet with a score of 89.5 yesterday and he doesn't reside in one of the villages. They most likely mailed packets up to a high 80's score sometime late last week and depending on the speed of your mail carrier you recieved them already or you didn't. Ford, thats probably why you havn't recieved your packet yet. I'd put money on you recieving it tomorrow or tues.

I just spoke with civil service and it seems that this information is not accurate. They are still in the 90's.

[thecongo]

I just spoke to civil service, and they told me that they have seen transcripts from Frederick Community College(FEMA), and they are accepted!:)

[darkhelmet]

having a masters doesn't do anything when screening candidates does it?

[Spigini]

I just spoke to civil service, and they told me that they have seen transcripts from Frederick Community College(FEMA), and they are accepted!:)

Well looks like i'll be start getting the credits tonight then. Need 32 since they don't accpet Unoffical SMART transcript from the Marine Corps (at least I don't think they do) which says I have 31 College hours.

having a masters doesn't do anything when screening candidates does it?

Might help, might not. I think somebody with experience in the field already should be looked at before somebody coming straight out of college. Think people just getting back from Iraq or Afghanistan or have done tours there should be looked at before anybody else as well. But, thats just me.

[gbotj]

its civil service, everyone SHOULD have the same chance of getting the job. After all, in order to get experience you need to start somewhere right?

I do not think that they hire people with experience, I have a friend whos a Nassau Police Polygraph Examiner in Central Detectives Office in HQ and he said 1 in 7 NYPD who go to the Poly phase are hired. As harsh as it is to say, NCPD does not want NYPD. The examiners know the questions to ask and unless your a straight A cop and follow the rules to the T then you havent got a shot......at least this is what he told me.

[Spigini]

its civil service, everyone SHOULD have the same chance of getting the job. After all, in order to get experience you need to start somewhere right?

I do not think that they hire people with experience, I have a friend whos a Nassau Police Polygraph Examiner in Central Detectives Office in HQ and he said 1 in 7 NYPD who go to the Poly phase are hired. As harsh as it is to say, NCPD does not want NYPD. The examiners know the questions to ask and unless your a straight A cop and follow the rules to the T then you havent got a shot......at least this is what he told me.

Yea I've heard that about vermont too. My gf's cousin lives there and he was going to do NYPD but he has a good friend in the PD there and he said don't cause he wont' get hired in vermont cause of the poly.

[darkhelmet]

Yea I've heard that about vermont too. My gf's cousin lives there and he was going to do NYPD but he has a good friend in the PD there and he said don't cause he wont' get hired in vermont cause of the poly.

why would a poly disqualify him? just be honest.. EVERYONE has skeletons.. and if you say you dont than you are lying.

[Spigini]

why would a poly disqualify him? just be honest.. EVERYONE has skeletons.. and if you say you dont than you are lying.

No, I mean after becoming an NYPD then trying to go Vermont. Because since you know NYPD has to do things "a little rougher" then other PD's. The area in vermont that they live has like 2 people so they don't want anybody that hasn't been an "A" PO.

[jerry40]

"It's not a lie if you believe it." - George Costanza :D

[darkhelmet]

"It's not a lie if you believe it." - George Costanza :D

its also not illegal unless you get caught.. lol

[ArmySean]

Does any one know when they are going to put out a offical list?? I would like to know where I stand.

[ChiefOfMe1]

its civil service, everyone SHOULD have the same chance of getting the job. After all, in order to get experience you need to start somewhere right?

I do not think that they hire people with experience, I have a friend whos a Nassau Police Polygraph Examiner in Central Detectives Office in HQ and he said 1 in 7 NYPD who go to the Poly phase are hired. As harsh as it is to say, NCPD does not want NYPD. The examiners know the questions to ask and unless your a straight A cop and follow the rules to the T then you havent got a shot......at least this is what he told me.

NCPD does not want NYPD.......... How unfortunate but yes thier are some haters in NCPD however half of the recruit classes that go in are old NYPD & most dont forget thier roots when they become NCPD.
I guess your not sweating the Poly, if your buddies one of thier examiners.
Good Luck

[gbotj]

I dont look for any preferential treatment.
However I do not have anything to hide.

[Ford4x4]

Their moving extremely quick....my buddy recieved his acket with a score of 89.5 yesterday and he doesn't reside in one of the villages. They most likely mailed packets up to a high 80's score sometime late last week and depending on the speed of your mail carrier you recieved them already or you didn't. Ford, thats probably why you havn't recieved your packet yet. I'd put money on you recieving it tomorrow or tues.

No packet for me yet with a score of 91.75. I'm surprised that someone with an 89.5 got there's already. I suppose I will give civil service a call and see if they in fact mailed out packets for scores down to 89, if I don't receive one tomorrow.....

[John2008]

why would a poly disqualify him? just be honest.. EVERYONE has skeletons.. and if you say you dont than you are lying.

You can be honest and still fail the poly.

[NorwichCadet]

remember guys a polygraph isn't a lie detector. It's a physilogical reader. Before you even say yes or no to an answer it already reads everything. And the investigator or polygrapher whateevr u want to call them i thikn they're the same uses that to extract stuff from you. You may say something which is 100 percent true but could say "this machine shows your different" or whatever and make u nervous and use that against u. Every departmant...every polygrapher has there own way of testing you... Your best bet! be honest that's all....100 percent...if you ever stole a pen and they ask you if you ever stole anything from work just tell them you stole a pen (just being an example of course) anything you believe will make u nervous just tell them. oh yeah and "KEEP YOUR STORY STRAIGHT" And also the more yes's you say the longer it goes lol. For Exampe they ask you if you ever done drugs. THey will ask you the past 2 weeks.... "no.." past 6 months?? "no" etc etc.

[boxer127]

ok so I think we all realized that they are not down to 89.5 yet but does anyone know exactly where they are

[jerry40]

Hey all, I just wanted to clarify something. My buddy did recieve a packet from NCPD(a manila envelope scotch taped shut) from Nassau Civil Service and his score was 89.5. He is non-military and does not reside in a village(bellmore actually). Wether or not he recieved his packet by mistake before others with higher scores I do not know. I've only had a few posts here so far so I don't wanna ruin my reputation here from the start. I'm not the type to permeate rumors or stir the pot. In any event, even if CS is still in the low 90's those with mid-high 80's scores should be contacted extremely soon.

I wish the best of luck to those who recieve a call and hope to see each one of you in an NCPD uniform someday.

[darkhelmet]

Hey all, I just wanted to clarify something. My buddy did recieve a packet from NCPD(a manila envelope scotch taped shut) from Nassau Civil Service and his score was 89.5. He is non-military and does not reside in a village(bellmore actually). Wether or not he recieved his packet by mistake before others with higher scores I do not know. I've only had a few posts here so far so I don't wanna ruin my reputation here from the start. I'm not the type to permeate rumors or stir the pot. In any event, even if CS is still in the low 90's those with mid-high 80's scores should be contacted extremely soon.

I wish the best of luck to those who recieve a call and hope to see each one of you in an NCPD uniform someday.

maybe he knows someone?

[SDC1983]

Any truth to the new physical entrance standards for Nassau including the stretch???

[gbotj]

its the same as the suffolk PD entrance exam.

The stretch, pull ups, situps, pushups, benchpress is to exit the academy.

[Spigini]

The new physical test to enter is pushups, situps, and 1.5 mile run.

[pdlynbrook]

The new physical test to enter is pushups, situps, and 1.5 mile run.

Is this on there website?

[NorwichCadet]

no it's not...but anyone who expects to become a NCPD in the near future will definitely have to do a test like this. I believe it's the Cooper Standard they are using for this one

[darkhelmet]

its probably similar to the Suffolk test...

27 pushups without stopping

39 situps in a minute

and 1.5 mile run in 12:29

[jerry40]

darkhelmet, its prob jus like the park PD PAT minus the swim. I'm actually glad I scored low 80's on Nassau it'll gimme more time to prepare physically. I guess sometimes certain things happen for a reason.

[Spigini]

Is this on there website?

No it was told to me when I went there on May 17th to start the BI by the LT. Said that it was changing for this upcoming class.

[joe442]

Just want to keep everyone informed. I was one those who appeared on May 17th to get the packet. I got a call to see my BI this Wednesday. Question. I need to print Internet directions from HQ to my house. Are they going to pay me a visit at home? And how long after this would be the physical part?

[Cakes87]

i hope not, what if you are out of state for college and they came?