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Before you head out to protect the streets of your city, you must pass the police office entrance exam and Police Officer Exam: Exam Cram can help you. This concise review guide covers the main exam objectives in the five core areas: comprehension, recall, forms, legal definitions and "what if" scenarios. With detailed examples in each topic area, you will be able to practice and hone your skills before taking the exam. This exam will be one of the most important things you take on in your life. Prepare for it with the best¿Police Officer Exam: Exam Cram.
Becoming a Skilled Observer: Police Officer Exam Cram
Introduction.
Self-Assessment.
Chapter 1: Police Officer Selection Process.
Police Officer Job Description
Television Image Versus Reality
Odd Hours
Working Holidays
Quick Lunches
Not Getting Rich
Requirements
A Most Rewarding Job
Educational Opportunities
Chances for Advancement
Selection Process
Written Exam
Oral Interview
Physical Ability
Long Employment Application
Background Investigation
Psychological Evaluation
Polygraph Test
Medical and Drug Screening
Ride-Along Program
A Typical Day in the Life of a Police Officer
Part I. WRITTEN EXAM.
Chapter 2: Reading Comprehension.
Approaching the Reading Comprehension Section of the Exam
Potential Topic Areas for the Police Exam Reading Comprehension Exam
Law Definition
Policies and Procedures
Suspected Drug Operating Procedure
Vehicle Towed Operating Procedure
Extracting Data
Police Report 1
Police Report 2
Taking Notes on Reading Comprehension Passages
Exam Prep Questions
Exam Prep Answers
Chapter 3: Memory Retention.
Ability to Observe Detailed Information
Maximizing Information Retention
Organize the Information
Exam Information
Crime Scenes
Suspect Information
Building Floor Plan
Exam Prep Questions
Exam Prep Answers
Chapter 4: Geographical Orientation.
Importance of Geographical Orientation in Police Work
Basics of Street Layout
Applying Geographical Orientation to the Police Exam
Direct Route Questions
Scenario 1
Scenario 2
Follow the Path
Scenario 1
Scenario 2
Landmark/Spatial Orientation Questions
Scenario 1
Exam Prep Questions
Exam Prep Answers
Chapter 5: Forms and Reports.
Police Reports
Evidence Inventory and Analysis Forms
Charging Information Forms
What’s on the Police Test?
Question Type 1
Question Type 2–Extracting Information
Exam Prep Questions
Exam Prep Answers
Chapter 6: Writing Skills.
Importance of Writing Skills in Police Work
Stick to Facts
Express Yourself Clearly
Keep It Simple!
Always Proofread
Grammar Basics
Subject-Verb Agreement
Tense Consistency
Sentence Structure
Apostrophes
Sentence Fragments
Double Negatives
Punctuation
Vocabulary and Spelling
Exam Prep Questions
Exam Prep Answers
Part II. ORAL INTERVIEW.
Chapter 7: Oral Interview.
Preparation Before the Oral Interview
Create an Inventory of Personal and Professional Accomplishments
Resume
Preparing a Two-Minute and Five-Minute Introduction
Discovering the Oral Interview
Structured Oral Interview
Prepare Questions
Prepare Answers
Practice, Practice, Practice
Dressing and Appearance for the Oral Interview
Sending a Thank You Letter
Exam Prep Questions
Exam Prep Answers
Part III. PHYSICAL AGILITY.
Chapter 8: Physical Agility.
Importance of Physical Fitness in Police Work
What to Expect During the Physical Agility Test
Physical Agility Standards
Demonstration
The Test
Guidelines for Push-ups
Guidelines for Sit-ups
Guidelines for the Running Test
Guidelines for the Flexibility Test
How to Improve Your Score
Push-ups
Sit-ups
Running Test
Sprints Workout
Flexibility
Exam Prep Questions
Part IV. MAXIMIZING TEST SCORES.
Chapter 9: Time Management.
Time Management Before the Test
Prioritize Your Study Tasks and Time
Keep Time for Your Personal Commitments and Routines
Develop Self-Discipline
Maintain Healthy Eating and Sleeping Habits
Take Short Breaks While Studying
Designate a Study Area
Practice, Practice, and More Practice
Review Your Study Performance
Relax
Time Management During the Police Test
Time Management During the Written Test
Time Management During the Oral Interview
Time Management During the Physical Agility Test
Avoid Stress–The Key to Better Time Management
Exam Prep Questions
Finding Extra Time for Study
Take Time to Time Yourself
Chapter 10: Test Taking Strategies.
Review the Test
Know the Grading Scheme
Understand the Question
Highlight Key Words in the Questions
Ignore Nothing
Look for Twists in the Question
Look for Clues
Predict the Correct Answer
Identify Qualifiers in Questions
Negatives
Recognize the Type of Question
Maintain Speed
Review All Answers
Write Neatly
Let’s Rehearse
The Final Helpful Tip
Part V. PRACTICE EXAMS.
Chapter 11: Practice Test 1.
Commonly Misspelled Words
Choose the Correct Sentence or Sentences
Choose the Correct Synonym
Police Vocabulary
Sentence Ordering Questions
Arithmetic and Arithmetic Formula Questions
Chapter 12: Answer Key to Practice Test 1.
Chapter 13: Practice Test 2.
Using Maps and Face Recognition
Fractions
Percentages
Decimals
Ratios and Proportions
Memory and Observation
Chapter 14: Answer Key to Practice Test 2.
Chapter 15: Practice Test 3.
Military Time
25-Minute Recall Test
Timed Test: 25-Minute Time Limit
Timed Test: 25-Minute Time Limit
Steps to Preserve a Crime Scene Timed Test: 30-Minute Time Limit
Collection of Evidence at a Crime Scene Timed Test: 60-Minute Time Limit
Types of Evidence
Evidence Chain of Custody
Tagging Evidence
What Terrorist Threat Colors Mean Timed Test: 25-Minute Time Limit
Glossary Questions
Chapter 16: Answer Key to Practice Test 3.
Appendix A: Need to Know More?
Glossary.
Index.
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