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Donald J. Schroeder, Ph.D., is a retired New York
City police captain who earned promotion to captain within 10 years of service. He holds a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice awarded
by the City University of New York. In 1973, Donald J. Schroeder joined the adjunct faculty at John Jay College.
Throughout the 1980s, Donald J. Schroeder served as a police consultant to many major police and personnel agencies, and has personally written dozens of official police examinations. In the early
1990s, he switched his focus and became engaged in training those seeking police promotion. His is also
the co-author of one supervision and management book for law enforcement officials. These books include:
Management and Supervision of Law Enforcement Personnel, Bullets for Law Enforcement Promotion: A Question and
Answer Study Guide, the Barron's Police Officer Exam Preparation Guide and the Barron's Police Sergeant
Examination Preparation Guide.
According to the book description of
Management and Supervision of Law Enforcement Personnel, “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 manual for law enforcement
management and supervision. The many roles of the manager and supervisor are clearly defined and discussed at length, providing
the reader with an apparent understanding about the satisfaction as well as the difficulty connected with successful leadership.
Each chapter focuses on a specific function of the manager-supervisor; it is then broken down into the basic elements to which
a successful law enforcement manager and supervisor must respond on a daily basis. This publication is a must not only for
anyone studying for promotion in law enforcement, but also for current managers-supervisors who would like to improve their
on-the-job performance. Topics include principles associated with a police supervisor's or manager's role as a leader,
planner, communicator, performance evaluator, trainer, disciplinarian, and human relations specialist. And chapter 3 on The
Managerial Function of Planning has been fully updated for the 4th edition. Additionally, the manager-supervisor will learn
techniques pertaining to problem solving, field operations, and multicultural issues. Following each chapter is a short section
to Test Your Understanding.”
According to the book description of
Court Officer Exam, “Updated to reflect recent exams, this manual provides solid test preparation
for applicants taking federal, state, and local court officer exams. The authors present study tips, a diagnostic test, and
four model exams typical of those currently administered. The exams come with answers to questions and self-diagnostic procedures.
New in this edition is a chapter that takes into account the current trend in court systems to rely on oral interviews in
the process of selecting court officers. The authors advise on ways to obtain the best score in such an interview.”
According to one reader of How
to Prepare for the State Trooper Examinations: Including Highway Patrol Officer, “This book is for anyone
who wants to be a State Policeman. It has all of the necessary information for studying, hints for the test day and your interview,
things you should and shouldn't do during the interview. It prepares you for actual test questions on the test, ie: what
kind of test questions to expect. This is the study book of all study books. Highly recommended to the individual who wants
to really be a police officer.”
According to the book description of
Police Officer Exam, “Updated to reflect the most recent exams given across North America,
this test prep manual presents four full-length practice exams with all questions answered and fully explained. Tests include
two that were actually given by the New York City Police Department. Brand-new in this edition is a completely new diagnostic
exam. It contains the latest question types found on recent police entry-level exams and guides candidates in quickly directing
and focusing their study efforts. Other helpful features include instruction on writing police reports, advice on making the
right impression at an admissions interview, an overview of police officers’ responsibilities, and additional practice
questions with answers, which follow in-depth explanations of each question type normally found on official police officer
exams.”
One reader of Police Officer
Exam said, “I wanted to prepare as much as possible when it comes to becoming a cop. I had got this book
because I wanted to learn more and know what I would be getting in an exam. When I flipped through this manual I was in total
shock. I have never seen or read so much detailed information in my life. You can't go wrong with this book. They help
you understand police forms, legal definitions, preparation for oral exams, writing reports, how to take tests, police procedures
and so on. This book isn't just about the exams. This book actually briefs you on becoming a cop and some of the things
that you're going come across or have to face. I got way more than I paid for.”
According to the book description of
Correction Officer Exam, “This manual presents a complete review of reading comprehension,
math skills, memory-testing questions, and handling official forms plus an overview of correction officer duties and requirements,
plus brush-up reviews covering. Also included are a diagnostic test and five practice exams similar to those given across
the country. All exams come with answer keys, diagnostic charts, and answer explanations. New in this edition is a chapter
designed to prepare candidates for the oral interview.”
According to the book description of
Police Sergeant Exam, “Revised and updated, this manual prepares police officers to take any
of the various exams given throughout the country to qualify for promotion to the rank and responsibilities of police sergeant.
A diagnostic test and three full-length practice exams are presented with answers and explanations. Subject review sections
cover data analysis, police science, and community policing programs. Added features include brief practice-and-review quizzes
and police assessment exercises with explained answers that are based on tests given by major police departments across the
United States.”
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