Police Officer Exam Cram

The smartest, fastest, most effective preparation for the latest Police Officer exam Thoroughly covers all five areas of the standard Police Officer Exam: Comprehension, Recall, Forms, Legal Definitions, and "What If" Scenarios. Helps candidates quickly assess where they stand, and master what they need to learn Test-taking strategies, time-saving tips, Exam Notes, chapter-review questions, tear-out Cram Sheet, and sample exams According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of openings for new police officers will rise by 10% between now and 2016. To become a police officer, many candidates must pass a standardized police officer entrance exam.Police Officer Exam Cram, 2/e, is the perfect concise study guide for everyone seeking to pass this exam. Using detailed examples, it systematically covers exam objectives in all five core areas: Comprehension, Recall, Forms, Legal definitions, "What if" scenarios. It also covers crucial issues ranging from physical agility to successful oral interviewing.Police Officer Exam Cram, 2/e, also includes: " Chapters that map directly to the exam objectives " Comprehensive foundational learning on all exam topics " An extensive collection of practice questions (including three full practice exams) " Notes, tips, sidebars, cautions, test-taking strategies, and time-saving tips that make studying more effective " The Cram Sheet tear-out card including exclusive tips, acronyms, and memory joggers - perfect for last-minute study Intended as a standalone study guide, this book can also be used with any other print or electronic learning materials. Either way, it brings together all the knowledge and preparation help that you will need to master the material, gain confidence, and pass your exam with flying colors.

Rizwan Khan is a 22-year veteran of law enforcement with the Indianapolis Metro Police Department and has a B.S. in public affairs from Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis. He is currently a detective with the North District of the IMPD. Pamela Rice Hahn is an independent contractor providing technical and other writing and editing services. Pamela has 10 years' experience in law enforcement and has authored or coauthored more than 20 general nonfiction books.

Introduction	p. xv
Self-Assessment	p. xix
Police Officer Selection Process	p. 1
Job Outlook	p. 2
Police Officer Job Description	p. 3
Television Image Versus Reality	p. 5
Odd Hours	p. 5
Working Holidays	p. 6
Quick Lunches	p. 6
Not Getting Rich	p. 6
Requirements	p. 7
A Most Rewarding Job	p. 9
Educational Opportunities	p. 9
Private Police Training Programs	p. 9
Admission Requirements	p. 10
Course Cost	p. 11
Curriculum and Course Length	p. 11
General Course Completion Requirements	p. 12
Chances for Advancement	p. 12
Selection Process	p. 13
Written Exam	p. 14
Oral Interview	p. 14
Physical Ability	p. 14
Long Employment Application	p. 14
Background Investigation	p. 15
Psychological Evaluation	p. 17
Polygraph Test	p. 18
Medical and Drug Screening	p. 20
Ride-Along Program	p. 20
A Typical Day in the Life of a Police Officer	p. 21
Written Exam
Reading Comprehension	p. 25
Approaching the Reading Comprehension Section of the Exam	p. 26
Potential Topic Areas for the Police Exam Reading Comprehension Exam	p. 28
Law Definition	p. 29
Policies and Procedures	p. 32
Suspected Drug Operating Procedure	p. 32
Vehicle Towed Operating Procedure	p. 35
Extracting Data	p. 37
Police Report 1	p. 37
Police Report 2	p. 39
Taking Notes on Reading Comprehension Passages	p. 41
Exam Prep Questions	p. 43
Exam Prep Answers	p. 45
Memory Retention	p. 47
Ability to Observe Detailed Information	p. 48
Maximizing Information Retention	p. 48
Organize the Information	p. 49
Exam Information	p. 49
Crime Scenes	p. 50
Suspect Information	p. 52
Building Floor Plan	p. 56
Exam Prep Questions	p. 60
Exam Prep Answers	p. 66
Geographical Orientation	p. 67
Importance of-Geographical Orientation in Police Work	p. 68
Basics of Street Layout	p. 69
Applying Geographical Orientation to the Police Exam	p. 71
Direct Route Questions	p. 71
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Follow the Path	p. 75
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	p. 76
Landmark/Spatial Orientation Questions	p. 77
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Exam Prep Questions	p. 80
Exam Prep Answers	p. 86
Forms and Reports	p. 89
Police Reports	p. 90
Evidence Inventory and Analysis Forms	p. 90
Charging Information Forms	p. 91
What's on the Police Test?	p. 92
	p. 92
Extracting Information	p. 99
Exam Prep Questions	p. 103
Exam Prep Answers	p. 105
Writing Skills	p. 107
Importance of Writing Skills in Police Work	p. 108
Stick to Facts	p. 109
Express Yourself Clearly	p. 109
Keep It Simple!	p. 109
Always Proofread	p. 110
Grammar Basics	p. 110
Subject-Verb Agreement	p. 111
Tense Consistency	p. 111
Sentence Structure	p. 112
Apostrophes	p. 112
Sentence Fragments	p. 113
Double Negatives	p. 114
Punctuation	p. 114
Vocabulary and Spelling	p. 115
Exam Prep Questions	p. 121
Exam Prep Answers	p. 123
Oral Interview
Oral Interview	p. 127
Preparation Before the Oral Interview	p. 128
Create an Inventory of Personal and Professional Accomplishments	p. 128
Resume	p. 129
Preparing a Two-Minute and Five-Minute Introduction	p. 131
Discovering the Oral Interview	p. 131
Structured Oral Interview	p. 132
Videotaped Interviews	p. 132
Oral Interviews with Smaller Police Departments	p. 133
Prepare Questions	p. 133
Prepare Answers	p. 134
Practice, Practice, Practice	p. 138
Dressing and Appearance for the Oral Interview	p. 138
Sending a Thank You Letter	p. 138
Exam Prep Questions	p. 140
Exam Prep Answers	p. 142
Physical Agility
Physical Agility	p. 145
Importance of Physical Fitness in Police Work	p. 146
What to Expect During the Physical Agility Test	p. 146
Physical Agility Standards	p. 148
Demonstration	p. 153
The Test	p. 153
Guidelines for Push-ups	p. 153
Guidelines for Sit-ups	p. 154
Guidelines for the Running Test	p. 156
Guidelines for the Flexibility Test	p. 156
Guidelines for Vertical Jump	p. 156
How to Improve Your Score	p. 157
Push-ups	p. 157
Sit-ups	p. 157
Running Test	p. 158
Sprints Workout	p. 158
Flexibility	p. 159
Exam Prep Questions	p. 159
Maximizing Test Scores
TimeManagement	p. 163
Time Management Before the Test	p. 164
Prioritize Your Study Tasks and Time	p. 164
Keep Time for Your Personal Commitments and Routines	p. 165
Develop Self-Discipline	p. 166
Maintain Healthy Eating and Sleeping Habits	p. 166
Take Short Breaks While Studying	p. 166
Designate a Study Area	p. 167
Practice, Practice, and More Practice	p. 167
Review Your Study Performance	p. 167
Relax	p. 168
Time Management During the Police Test	p. 168
Time Management During the Written Test	p. 168
Time Management During the Oral Interview	p. 171
Time Management During the Physical Agility Test	p. 172
Avoid Stress-The Key to Better Time Management	p. 173
Exam Prep Questions	p. 175
Finding Extra Time for Study	p. 175
Take Time to Time Yourself	p. 176
Test Taking Strategies	p. 177
Review the Test	p. 178
Know the Grading Scheme	p. 179
Understand the Question	p. 180
Highlight Key Words in the Questions	p. 180
Ignore Nothing	p. 180
Look for Twists in the Question	p. 180
Look for Clues	p. 181
Predict the Correct Answer	p. 181
Identify Qualifiers in Questions	p. 181
Negatives	p. 182
Recognize the Type of Question	p. 183
Maintain Speed	p. 185
Review All Answers	p. 185
Write Neatly	p. 186
Let's Rehearse	p. 186
The Final Helpful Tip	p. 188
Practice Exams
Practice Test 1	p. 191
Commonly Misspelled Words	p. 191
Choose the Correct Sentence or Sentences	p. 194
Choase the Correct Synonym	p. 197
Police Vocabulary	p. 199
Sentence Ordering Questions	p. 201
Arithmetic and Arithmetic Formula Questions	p. 205
Answer Key to Practice Test 1	p. 219
Practice Test 2	p. 229
Using Maps and Face Recognition	p. 229
Fractions	p. 254
Percentages	p. 256
Decimals	p. 258
Ratios and Proportions	p. 258
Memory and Observation	p. 259
Answer Key to Practice Test 2	p. 263
Practice Test 3	p. 273
Military Time	p. 273
2 5-Minute Recall Test	p. 275
Timed Test: 25-Minme Time Limit	p. 278
Timed Test: 25-Minute Time Limit	p. 281
Steps to Preserve a Crime Scene Timed Test: 30-Minute Time Limit	p. 285
Collection of Evidence at a Crime Scene Timed Test: 60-Minute Time Limit	p. 289
Types of Evidence	p. 289
Evidence Chain of Custody	p. 294
Tagging Evidence	p. 295
What Terrorist Threat Colors Mean Timed Test: 25-Minute Time Limit	p. 300
Glossary Questions	p. 304
Answer Key to Practice Test 3	p. 313
Need to Know More?	p. 321
Glossary	p. 327
Index	p. 333
Answer Sheets	p. 349
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