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9th Edition
Donald Schroeder, Ph.D., and Frank Lombardo, M.S., NYPD Ret. - All books by this author
Available April 2013
This updated manual presents information, practice tests, and strategies for the different question types 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
- Strategies for taking computer-based multiple-choice tests, as well as for the traditional paper/pencil multiple-choice exam
- New reading comprehension question type with word selection questions, plus strategies for answering these questions
- New, up-to-date sample forms and new illustrations
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.
Table of Contents:
Preface
From the Authors
Acknowledgments
About the Police Officer Examination
How to Maximize Your Test Score
- Diagnose Your Problem
A Diagnostic Examination
- Correct Your Weaknesses
Understanding What You Read
Recalling What You Read
Recalling What You See
Handling Police Department Forms
Understanding and Applying Police Directives,
Procedures, and Regulations
Understanding Legal Definitions
Troublesome Question Types
The Oral Interview
Report Writing
- Test Yourself
Practice Examination One
Practice Examination Two
Practice Examination Three
- A Final Word
A Strategy for Final Preparation
The Countdown
(1438001339)
Paperback / 672 Pages / 8 3/8 x 10 7/8 / 2013
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