[KozmoKramer]

OK people help me out here. This may be slightly off-topic concerning the NY Trainee, but unquestionably on-topic for the heart of the story. I need you full-timers, or maybe those of you who have worked in administrative or investigative services to explain how this kind of incident happens.

Reading this story reminded me of the experience I had as an applicant for the Connecticut State Police - Airport Police Department at Bradley Field. I scored high on the exam, took the poly-graph, had my oral interview with the Captain, Lt. And Sgt., and subsequently proceeded to the background investigation phase.

The detective who came to my home to complete the background application (about 4 inches thick) started at my backside and proceeded to crawl northward until she could count my molars with her 6 D-cell Mag light…

She visited every past employer, 4 or 5 neighbors on my street, my high-school principle & town Police Chief, took my finger-prints and ran them through Massachusetts & the FBI, my driving record, credit report, and so on and so on. You all know what I'm talking about. But this is why I am so confused by the article, look at some of the quotes by Masscops members:

I can think of plenty of other bad candidates that have snuck through the background process of many departments. I guess the only good thing that comes from this is at least they will get rid of this problem before graduation day

I Absolutely Agree. This happen in the 96/97 Boston PD Academy with a recruit who was a big time dealer selling drugs while he was attending the Boston Police Academy :BM:

Not surprising at all. NYPD is full of shitbags. Mainly because their hiring process is a joke. I got hired by NYPD and I never even had an interview. They will hire anybody that is willing to work for that joke salary. He was probably selling drugs to earn back the 2k those pricks take from you the 1st 2 weeks of the academy. I was going to take that job until I realized how awful it is. I would say at least half of that department in filled dirtbags that would not get hired if they lived in any other state.

So how does a doper get hired by NYCPD???? Look at their web-site; "DISQUALIFICATION DUE TO NEGATIVE CHARACTER ISSUES"
This is a familiar statement, every PD I've looked into states they want candidates with "good moral character, professional work ethics, and a respect for the law and community." Is this an exaggerated requirement, or was the NYC issue the one extraordinary example of a degenerate falling through the cracks? Didn't they visit this creeps neighbors or past employers? I have a friend that was hired by a southern NH PD and he said their background investigation was, well we'll just say lacking as well… I'd appreciate any feedback you'd like to share.

Best regards,

 

[KozmoKramer]

Wow Bart, thats astonishing. Is the NYPD style of background checks common or are they unique due to the volume of new hires they put through?

I was under the impression all background checks were done with a background investigator who researched your history personally. I would imagine that might be difficult for some departments, from a manpower perspective. Thanks for replying!