The books listed on this
page were written and/or edited by an experienced police officer.
According to the book description of Police Officer Exam for Dummies,
it is “your ticket to a higher score on the police officer exam. Police exams are becoming increasingly difficult to
pass, as law enforcement agencies are looking for the most capable officers from the candidate application pool. To help select
the most qualified candidate, more than half of the departments and agencies throughout the country are following the current
trend of using the National Police Officer Selection Test (POST also referred to as NPOST). Police Officer Exam For Dummies
features three POST exams based on the official test, plus one New York City (NYC) exam.
If you're a prospective police officer who needs to take the written exam, Police
Officer Exam For Dummies gives you all the essential test preparation you need to succeed. Packed with study advice and test-taking
tips, you'll get targeted instruction on everything you can expect on the actual exam.
Targeted review in judgment, map reading, memory observation, and recall skills.
Coverage of all key subject areas 4 full-length practice officer
exams with answers and detailed explanations. Whether you're taking the local, county, state, or federal agency exam, this
guide contains everything you need to score your highest on the exam and realize your dream of becoming a police officer.”
According to the book description of
Police Officer Exam, “A pre-test to diagnose your PS Skills, How to use this book, Just the
Facts-continues the usage from Becoming a Police Officer (2009), which provides synergy with that title. Appendices-ideas
include a sample on-line application, sample physical agility requirements and study programs, and sample police academy curricula,
instant Access to Online Practice, Glossary.
According to the book description of California Police Officer Exam,
“California Police Officer Exam provides essential test preparation for police officer candidates throughout California.
This thorough guide, completely updated with the assistance of an Executive Board Member of the California Peace Officers
Association, features two complete multiple choice practice exams and free access to online practice tests with instant scoring
and individualized feedback. Additional chapters cover the physical ability test, personal history statement, oral interview,
and psychological assessment. The book also includes targeted review tutorials in judgment, map reading, and memory and observation.
California Police Officer Exam includes everything to ensure success - it's like having the test in advance!”
According to the book description of Becoming a Police Officer: An
Insider’s Guide to a Career in Law Enforcement, it is “a serious examination of police work that
is directed toward young people who are contemplating a career as a police officer. Author Barry Baker draws on over thirty-two
years of experience from some of the most violent streets of any city in the United States to show you the unembellished truths
of law enforcement.
Baker describes the self-satisfaction that can be found in police work while identifying
its pitfalls and how to avoid them. Before ending his career as a detective lieutenant, Baker spent his first twenty years
on the force as a patrol officer, making him uniquely qualified to speak from a breadth and depth of experience.
Becoming a Police Officer: An Insider’s Guide to a Career in Law Enforcement
covers topics a newly trained police officer must appreciate—and master—to ensure success and safety, including
the following: Self-evaluation for a police career; Recognizing and ignoring bad advice; Rapid advancement toward self-sufficiency;
The immeasurable importance of integrity; and, Matters of life and death.
Becoming a Police Officer: An Insider’s Guide to a Career in Law Enforcement
is a valuable insight for those seeking a career in the honorable and important profession of law enforcement.”
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