A member has an NJP punishment record from four years ago. Is the member still eligible for appointment to warrant grade?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only if it was a minor offense
• D. Only if approved by a special board

Answer: (A)

A past NJP does not automatically bar someone from being appointed to warrant grade. The key idea is current suitability and overall record, not how long ago the NJP happened. Four years with no further disciplinary actions suggests the member has shown stability and good conduct, so they remain eligible to be considered for warrant grade. The selection process weighs the whole record and rehabilitation over time, rather than stamping someone as ineligible forever because of an NJP. There isn’t an automatic requirement for a special board solely because of an NJP from years ago, and the notion that it depends on the offense being minor isn’t a hard rule—the important factor is the lack of ongoing issues and demonstrated improvement.