Please be advised that you have the right to appeal your disqualification. Based on Chapter 8 of the District Personnel Manual section 873.14, candidates who are disqualified for the position of police officer shall receive written notification by the Human Resources Bureau Officer or Designee. Notification will be provided by the Deputy Director of the Recruiting Division. 873.15, Candidates who are disqualified on the basis of either the medical examination or the background investigation may appeal the decision. The Director of the Recruiting Division has been designated as the final authority for applicant appeals.
If you decide to appeal your disqualification, you must submit a written explanation that offers any new information you feel could mitigate your disqualification. If appropriate, i.e., you were given a specific reason for the disqualification, you must provide additional documents that are separate from any documents that you may have already provided to the Department. These documents may include; court orders, orders to expunge records, medical records, arrest reports, court transcripts, etc. Failure to provide additional mitigating documentation will result in the denial of your appeal.
- Within 45 calendar days of the receipt of your disqualification, submit a written appeal request to:
Director, Recruiting Division
441 4th Street, NW
Suite 1060N
Washington, DC 20001
Email: [email protected] - Include any mitigating information concerning the reason for your disqualification (listed above). The information you provide will be considered when your appeal is reviewed.
- If you are appealing a medical or psychological evaluation decision, your information will be forwarded to the MPD Medical Services Branch for review and consideration.