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Police Sergeant Examination Preparation Guide (Cliffs Test Prep)

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I just want you to know that I've read the book over and over, and I think it's one of the best books I ever read on Police Supervision. Easy to understand and I really like the way you explain your answers on all the tests. I haven't taken my Sergeant examination yet, but I feel very confident that I will do well on the test.

I found this book to be very useful while studying for the Police Sergeant examination. While I did not use the written test section, the section on supervisory theory was useful. However, the oral board section was what made this book an essential part of my study materials. Nowhere else did I find so much useful material on oral boards in one place. I credit this book with helping me attain the high score that I got.

I ordered this book last minute before my promotional exam. Lots of good material if you have oral boards or in box tests...not so helpful if you're facing a multiple choice exam. Not enough "general" questions.

There was a good deal of information which I found to be helpful however, there were several questions which were worded differently but were essentially the same questions and answers. Take for example, here are 10 sample questions. With 2 questions that are alike, you actually only get 8 sample questions. When you advertise that there will be 200 sample questions, they should all be different questions and answers. Other than that, I found it useful.

This preparation guide has been instrumental in my success for promotion. It has great sample questions and good strategies that help boost up scores. In addition, the online version was also a great help. I was able to start studying before the actual book was ever delivered. It's a great service.

I used this book to prepare for the sergeants exam. I did not have long to prepare (A couple of weeks), and it helped me to achieve a strong score on both the written and the oral tests. I would suggest you buy this book. It is one of the reasons I'm a sergeant today!

This book was very useful while studying for the Police Sergeant examination. I've read the book through several times, and I think it's one of the best books I ever read on Police Supervision. It's easy to understand and the oral board sections was well done. My only gripe is I wish there was a more recent edition. I credit this book with helping me get the high score for my unit.

Needed some guides for promotion preparation. This is one of several that I purchased, and I think all helped a little in different areas.

If you have a lot of time to prepare and study (and you always should be preparing for promotion in ANY job) then get as many books & guides as you can. They will help you do better now, and get recognized now. When promotion time comes - you will be ready!

I purchased this guide in 2004, a few months prior to my Sergeant's exam. For our department, there is a 2 stage process. All canidates must first pass the written portion with a 70% or better. Those that pass move on to the 2nd phase. The practical which includes an in-basket and video portion where scenarios are played.

This guide did nothing for my written score: I got a 74 and was near the bottom (out of almost 250).

After working with this guide I scored in the top 10 for the practical and ended up number 35 on the final list. Our lists are good for 2 years and I was promoted 6 months after the first group 34 sergeants were made.

This guide digs into the make-up of the in basket, how to address almost every item, and what to look for. I am preparing to take my Lt. exam and wish there was a guide for that rank from this company. I purchased this guide as a gift for my senior corporal this year.

Good Luck.

Our PD went with an assessment testing, and this book did not prepare me at all for the tactical portion of the test.