Overview

• The NYPD identified 31 officers who received final disqualification notices during recruitment and gave them 24 hours to resign or face termination
• Allegedly under the supervision of the Candidate Assessment Division head, application records were altered to allow disqualified recruits to complete the police academy
• Disqualifying reasons cited by the department include lying about criminal convictions, past arrests, license suspensions and concealed firearms
• Inspector Terrell Anderson, who led the Candidate Assessment Division when the lapses occurred, is under Internal Affairs investigation and could face departmental charges
• Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry has sought a temporary restraining order to block the forced removals and protect members’ rights