Following a legal resolution with the Police Benevolent Association, approximately thirty police officers will continue their employment with the New York Police Department. These individuals had been instructed to resign or face termination due to issues identified during psychological assessments or background investigations.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch commented, "I'm appreciative that we have found a path forward for these officers to protect and serve our city. as the NYPD closes the single highest hiring year on record, the department remains laser focused on continuing to drive crime down and delivering on historic public safety gains."
Patrick Hendry, President of the PBA, stated, "We are grateful to have reached a resolution that allows these police officers to continue their careers."
The settlement, finalized on Monday, mandates a probationary term of thirty-six months for the affected officers, exceeding the standard twenty-four-month requirement. Should any misconduct occur, the department may consider the previously failed evaluations when determining disciplinary actions.
These officers, recruited between 2023 and 2024, had initially received disqualification notices during their application phases for various infractions. Despite these setbacks, they managed to enroll in the police academy.
Among the reasons for disqualification were inaccuracies regarding criminal records, prior arrests, license suspensions, and undisclosed firearm possessions.
