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Police Psychological Evaluation Preparation
Prepare for your police oral psychological evaluation
Your oral psychological interview is an important part of the law-enforcement hiring process. You may be asked about your background, work history, relationships, judgment, and answers you gave on earlier forms or tests. It helps to understand the process and to practice discussing your history accurately and clearly.
Kevin P. Sheerin is a former NYPD captain and an attorney who has worked with civil-service candidates since 2003. In a private preparation session, he will review the background information you provide, identify issues likely to need careful explanation, and help you practice for the interview.
One-hour private session: $250
Preparing for an interview cannot guarantee a passing result or a particular hiring decision.
Who this session is for
This session is for candidates preparing for an oral psychological evaluation with the NYPD, NYC Department of Correction, or another New York law-enforcement or civil-service agency. It may also help a candidate preparing for a follow-up psychological interview during an appeal.
If you have already received a Notice of Proposed Disqualification or Notice of Disqualification, tell us before booking. Your appeal may involve a deadline and may require more than interview preparation.
What we will work on
Your background: Identify matters in your history that may come up and review the records you choose to provide.
The interview process: Discuss the kinds of topics and follow-up questions candidates may encounter, without pretending to know the exact questions your evaluator will ask.
Clear, truthful answers: Practice explaining events, past mistakes, and changes since those events without guessing, minimizing, or memorizing a script.
Difficult questions: Work through topics you find uncomfortable and ways to stay composed, direct, and responsive.
Your questions: Leave time to discuss concerns specific to your application and the agency involved.
This is preparation with an attorney experienced in civil-service disqualification matters. It is not a psychological evaluation, a diagnosis, or a substitute for advice from a licensed mental-health professional.
How it works
1. Book a time
Choose an available one-hour appointment. The booking page will show the appointment details and any payment required to reserve it.
2. Provide background information securely
After booking, we will tell you what information is useful to provide in advance, such as your candidate history questionnaire and any documents you believe may come up in the interview. Please use the secure submission instructions you receive; do not enter sensitive medical or psychological details in the scheduling form.
3. Meet with Kevin
Kevin will review the materials you provide before the session. During your appointment, you will discuss your individual history and practice answering questions clearly and honestly.
Your preparation attorney
Kevin P. Sheerin served as an NYPD Captain and previously worked in the NYPD Legal Bureau. Since opening his law practice in 2003, he has represented candidates in civil-service disqualification appeals and reviewed psychological evaluation reports, candidate records, and follow-up interview issues. That experience informs a preparation session focused on the facts of your application.
Price and booking
$250 for a one-hour private preparation session. Review of materials you send in advance is included as described above. The booking page will state when payment is collected and provide the available appointment times.
When you book
$25
Paid securely through Stripe and credited toward the $250 total.
Remaining balance
$225
Due by separate invoice at least 24 hours before your session. Not automatically charged.
Plan ahead: Book at least 48 hours in advance. Your one-hour session takes place on Zoom or Google Meet, selected when booking; joining details follow your booking.
Cancellations: Eligible cancellations at least 48 hours before the appointment are refunded manually by the office.
Frequently asked questions
When should I book?
Book early enough to send your background information for review before the interview. If your interview is very soon, check the available times and contact the office if none work for your deadline.
Do I need to send my entire psychological or medical history?
No. Start with the requested candidate materials and documents you believe are relevant. You will receive instructions for providing sensitive records securely when appropriate.
Will you tell me what to say so I pass?
No. The session helps you understand likely topics and practice answering accurately, directly, and in your own words. The hiring agency and its evaluators make their own decisions.
I already received an NOPD or NOD. Is this the right service?
Tell the office about the notice and its date before booking. A disqualification may have a short response or appeal deadline. We can identify whether interview preparation or a separate appeal consultation is the appropriate next step.
Is this a psychological evaluation or legal representation in my appeal?
The preparation session is neither a psychological evaluation nor, by itself, an agreement to handle an appeal. Any separate representation and its scope would be addressed directly with the office.
A candidate's experience
“I was found psychologically qualified after a second interview with the help of Kevin Sheerin…” — Vijay G.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Ready to prepare?
Choose an appointment and tell us when your evaluation is scheduled. We will explain how to provide materials for review before your session.
Law Office of Kevin P. Sheerin · 1000 Fort Salonga Road, Suite 5, Northport, NY 11768 · (631) 239-5825
Attorney Advertising. This site is independent of and is not endorsed by the NYPD or any other hiring agency. Submission of information through this site does not by itself establish representation for a disqualification appeal.