Norman Hall's Police Exam Preparation Book (Paperback)

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Product Description

Interest in law enforcement careers is increasing. Now comes a new book giving readers everything they need to know to score well. Includes seven sample and two full-length tests, complete with answer keys, plus test-taking strategies. And the book comes with a money-back guarantee of scoring 80% to 100%.

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: Bob Adams Inc. Publishers; illustrated edition edition (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 (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #681,999 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	"it_countryboy" (O-HI-O) - See all my reviews

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.

18 of 20 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

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.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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.