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

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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.

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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 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 672 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 7 edition (January 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764124102
• ISBN-13: 978-0764124105
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #423,408 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 23 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.

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellant, September 1, 2004

By	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.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	J. Horowitz "uclafalcon" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!