Police Officer Exam, Eleventh Edition (Barron's Test Prep)

Rated "Best of the Best" in Police Exam Prep Books by Best Reviews, September 2018

This updated manual presents information, practice tests, and strategies for the different question types, including a brand new question type that will be used by police departments throughout the country.

It includes:

• Four full-length practice exams with all questions answered and explained
• Two official exams given by a large metropolitan police department
• Streamlining of chapters to more closely reflect the latest question types currently in use
• General strategies for dealing with multiple-choice questions and specific strategies for taking computer-based multiple-choice tests, as well as for taking the traditional paper/pencil multiple-choice exam
• All important time management strategies
• Includes new question type, plus strategies for answering these questions

An additional diagnostic exam presents questions like those that have appeared on recent entry-level exams used by police departments across the country. Also included are test-taking tips for all question types, suggested rules for effective study, and a detailed description of a police officer’s duties. Updated chapters take into account the recent trend by police departments to rely on oral interviews and computerized testing when selecting police officers.

 

Donald J. Schroeder, Ph.D.

Frank A. Lombardo, M.S. NYPD Ret.

The authors, both highly experienced retired law enforcement officers, also present an overview of correction officers' duties and requirements.

Schroeder and Lombardo have aptly applied their knowledge and expertise stemming from years of service on the force combined with years of teaching and consulting experience to create a timely and useful test prep for law enforcement management and supervision.