Synopses & Reviews
Includes:
*Tips for managing the application process
*Review and strategies for the written test
*Insights and guidance from veteran officers on the selection process, careers, life as a cop, and more
About the Author
John Douglas was the founder and head of the FBI's Investigative Support Unit for 15 years. With an additional 10 years as an FBI field agent and recruiter, John Douglas is a highly regarded figure in the field of law enforcement.
Table of Contents
ContentsIntroduction: How to Use This Book
PART I: GETTING A JOB AS A POLICE OFFICER
Chapter 1: Jobs in the Police Force
Police Force Organization and Job Descriptions
Big City or Small Town?
Prepare Yourself
Chapter 2: The Application Process
Application Overview
Give Yourself a Competitive Edge
PART II: PREPARING FOR THE POLICE OFFICER EXAM
Chapter 3: Grammar and Spelling
Grammar
Spelling
Grammar and Spelling Practice
Answers
Chapter 4: Reading Comprehension
Basic Reading Techniques
Identifying Main Ideas, Topics, and Details Practice
Answers
Understanding Keywords Practice
Answers
Using Context Practice
Answers
Summarizing Practice
Answers
Putting It All Together: Long Passage Practice
Answers
Chapter 5: Police Situations
Hierarchy of Duties
Police Situation Question Types
Officer Response Exercise
Answers
Sift and Sort Exercise
Answers
Repeaters Exercise
Answers
Law on the Fly Exercise
Answers
Chapter 6: Other Topics
Writing
Memory and Observation
PART III: PRACTICE POLICE OFFICER EXAMS
Practice Test 1
Practice Test 1 Answers and Explanations
Practice Test 2
Practice Test 2 Answers and Explanations
Practice Test 3
Practice Test 3 Answers and Explanations
Practice Test 4
Practice Test 4 Answers and Explanations
Practice Test 5
Practice Test 5 Answers and Explanations