Barron's Police Officer Exam (Barron's Police Officer Examination) [Paperback]

Donald J. Schroeder Ph.D. (Author), Frank A. Lombardo NYPD Ret. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2009 | ISBN-10: 0764140914 | ISBN-13: 978-0764140914 | Edition: 8

This updated manual presents information, advice, and practice tests that apply to police departments across the country. Four full-length practice exams with all questions answered and explained include two that were recently given by the New York City Police Department. Also included is a diagnostic exam presenting question types found on recent police entry-level exams given by a wide sample of the nation's police departments, as well as study advice and test-taking tips.

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

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Updated with information, advice, and practice tests that apply to police departments across the country

Four practice exams include two that were given by the New York City Police Department

All questions answered and explained

Study advice and test-taking tips

From the Back Cover

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In-Depth Preparation Includes



An overview of police officer duties and requirements


Four full-length practice exams, with a brand-new diagnostic test


All questions answered and explained


Subject review sections covering all test topics


Brief practice quizzes with explained answers



This manual will help you excel on police officer exams

given throughout North America --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 672 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 8 edition (April 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764140914
• ISBN-13: 978-0764140914
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, November 2, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Barron's Police Officer Exam (Barron's How to Prepare for the Police Officer Examination) (Paperback)

I scored 98% with just one week of reading this book. Recommended for anyone who is serious about becoming a Police Officer. This is the best study guide for the Police exam.

32 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellant, September 1, 2004

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SugaryLemons (were the sky is blue) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Barron's Police Officer Exam (Barron's How to Prepare for the Police Officer Examination) (Paperback)

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 gona come across or have to face. I got way more than I paid for.

This book is pretty cheap for so much information.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good preparation - even more than necessary, December 30, 2003

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J. Horowitz "uclafalcon" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Barron's Police Officer Exam (Barron's How to Prepare for the Police Officer Examination) (Paperback)

I used this book to prepare for the LAPD application process, and while the practice questions are great in getting you in the cop-mindset, many of them are much more detailed and police-oriented than the real thing. There's a good section that gets you ready for the oral interview, though, which adds value to the book.

I'd recommend this to anyone needing practice prior to the written and oral police exams - better to use this and be over-prepared!