Norman Hall's Police Exam Preparation Book [Paperback]

Norman Hall (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1994 | ISBN-10: 1558502963 | ISBN-13: 978-1558502963

There are over 3,000 federal, state and municipal correctional facilities nationwide -- with over 250,000 employees.

- Department of Justice statistics show that prison populations have more than doubled -- to over 1,000,000 inmates -- over the past ten years.

- Record levels of tax dollars are dedicated to building new prisons -- and hiring new correction officers.

To deal with this rapid growth, local Departments of Corrections offer a qualifying exam for potential corrections officers -- typically, these tests are administered only once a year. With so few opportunities to qualify, applicants are highly motivated to make the most of their tests.

Now, test expert Norman Hall shows readers guaranteed methods for scoring 80% to 100% on the correction officer test. Hall analyzes every aspect of the most current versions of the test -- from reading comprehension to simple math to physical fitness -- and shows readers what they need to kn

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About the Author

Norman Hall is a nationally recognized test expert. He is the author of The Fire Fighter’s Exam Preparation Book, 2nd Edition (January 2003); The Postal Exam Preparation Book, 2nd Edition; The State Trooper & Highway Patrol Exam Preparation Book; and The Corrections Officer Exam Preparation Book. He lives in Seabeck, Washington. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 255 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media Corp (February 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558502963
• ISBN-13: 978-1558502963
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,075,723 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 98% + 5% (Military points) = 103%, April 2, 2001

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This review is from: Norman Hall's Police Exam Preparation Book (Paperback)

The author gives a great knock down on the material and basics of civil service testing for police officer. However, there are several tests out there that ask personality type questions. The book will not be of much help to one in this area. Answer the questions honestly and keep your integrity intact. If you don't pass, hold your chin up and go on to the next test. Chances are that the police department that uses the personality type civil service exam, need flexibility in choosing the right individuals for their department. Yes, the good old boy system is still alive and kicking. Don't feel blue. It is no reflection of one's intelligence or how well you test. Recently, I took a text-book, civil service exam. With the use of this book, I was able to score very high. If you are looking to pass the Police Officer Civil Service Exam, I highly recommend this book.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No More Struggling on the Police Exam, February 17, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Norman Hall's Police Exam Preparation Book (Paperback)

I struggled on numerous written police exams not making it to the next step in the hiring process. After reading every chapter, studying the problems and taking the two practice exams in "Norman Hall's Police Exam Preparation Book" I scored an 83% on the test. This book is a must if You are serious about becoming a police officer and are struggling with the written test portion in the hiring process. I felt relaxed and confident because the test seemed so much easier after Norm Hall prepared me for the hardest of questions and overall a higher caliber test then it actually turn out to be. I highly recommend this book to anyone trying to pass the written exam or just boost their score. Good luck.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good book among many choices., April 11, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Norman Hall's Police Exam Preparation Book (Paperback)

Norman Hall's Police Exam Prep Book gives you a good idea of what to expect with many police exams. I found "Barron's Police Officer Exam" book to have a slight edge, because it's more up to date and better organized. I also like "Guide to Careers in Federal Law Enforcement" and "FBI Careers," both by Thomas H. Ackerman, as prep guides for careers in federal law enforcement. Although all of the books mentioned above are excellent, my choice is Barron's for cop jobs and Ackerman for the feds.