Arco Police Officer

by Rafilson, Fred M., Ph.D.; O'Neill, Hugh E.; Arco Publishing

• ISBN13: 9780028637419
• ISBN10: 0028637410
• Edition: 15th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-04-01
• Publisher: Peterson's Guides

Summary

The newest edition of ARCOUs all-time bestselling guide to nationwide police officer qualifying tests features all-new sections on job opportunities, starting salary ranges from cities across the nation, online resources, and a proven test-preparation program featuring five sample exams.

Table of Contents

What This Book Will Do for You	viii
Organization of a Municipal Police Force	1	(6)
Line Functions	1	(2)
Staff Functions	3	(1)
Auxiliary Staff Services	4	(3)
What Police Officers Do	7	(14)
Police Detective	16	(5)
Police Recruit Qualifications	21	(2)
A Typical Notice of Examination	23	(4)
The Police Officer Screening Process	27	(30)
Why Do People Become Police Officers?	27	(1)
Traits of a Police Officer	28	(1)
The Written Examination	29	(3)
The Medical Examination	32	(7)
Physical Performance Tests	39	(12)
The Background Check	51	(1)
The Psychological Evaluation	52	(5)
Police Judgment Quizzer	57	(44)
About the Police Judgment Quizzer	57	(3)
Answering the Questions	60	(28)
Answer Key	88	(1)
Answer Explanations	89	(12)
Reading-Based Questions	101	(16)
Practice with Reading Comprehension Questions	117	(12)
Answer Key	125	(1)
Answer Explanations	126	(3)
Observation and Memory	129	(16)
Police Observation of Persons, Places, and Things	129	(12)
Answer Key	141	(1)
Answer Explanations	141	(4)
Practice Examination 1 New York City Exam---October 29, 1988	145	(92)
Answer Key	224	(1)
Answer Explanations	225	(12)
Practice Examination 2 National Criminal Justice Officer Selection Inventory	237	(28)
Answer Key	257	(1)
Answer Explanations	258	(7)
Practice Examination 3	265	(52)
Memory Booklet	265	(3)
Test Question Booklet	268	(39)
Answer Key	307	(1)
Answer Explanations	308	(9)
Practice Examination 4	317	(40)
Memory Booklet	317	(1)
Test Question Booklet	318	(29)
Answer Key	347	(1)
Answer Explanations	348	(9)
Practice Examination 5	357	(28)
Answer Key	377	(1)
Answer Explanations	378	(7)
The Police Academy	385	(22)
Dealing with the ``Boot Camp'' Environment	390	(1)
Classroom Conduct	391	(1)
Lectures	392	(2)
Academy Subjects	394	(3)
Physical Training	397	(4)
Arrest and Control Classes	401	(1)
Dress Codes	402	(1)
Role Plays	402	(1)
Weapons Training	403	(1)
Emergency Vehicle Driving	403	(1)
Field Trips	404	(1)
Graduation and Beyond	405	(1)
The Field Officer Training Phase	405	(2)
Appendix---Physical Fitness Course	407	(1)
Defining Fitness	407	(1)
A Workout Schedule	408	(1)
A Matter of Principle	409	(1)
The Program for Women	410	(12)
The Program for Men	422	(12)
Isometrics	434	(2)
Water Activities	436	(1)
Weight Training	437	(1)
Sports	437