Master The Police Officer Exam

by Rafilson, Fred M.

• ISBN13: 9780768918366
• ISBN10: 0768918367
• Edition: 17th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-03-25
• Publisher: PETERSON'S

Summary

UNIQUE SELLING FEATURES AND BENEFITSComplete test preparation for police officer qualifying exams and the latest career information.- 4 full-length sample tests- Practice sample questions in all exam subjects- Current career and salary information- Includes Oral Board Interviews and Video Based Examinations- National Criminal Justice Officer Physical Ability Test (NCJOPAT)--Orientation and Preparation Guide

Table of Contents

Before You Begin	ix
How to Use This Book	ix
PART I: A CAREER AS A POLICE OFFICER
What Police Officers Do	3	(26)
Traits of a Police Officer	4	(2)
Duties of a Police Officer	6	(2)
Essential Job Tasks Performed by Police Officers	8	(5)
Specialized Assignments	13	(5)
Special-Purpose Public Police Forces	18	(1)
The New Role of Police	19	(1)
General Working Conditions	20	(1)
Employment Outlook	21	(2)
A Career as a Detective	23	(6)
Police Recruit Qualifications	29	(10)
General Requirements	29	(3)
A Typical Notice of Examination	32	(7)
Municipal Police Forces	39	(10)
Organization of Municipal Police Forces	39	(1)
Line Functions	40	(2)
Staff Functions	42	(1)
Civilian Personnel	43	(1)
Auxiliary Staff Services	44	(5)
The Police Officer Screening Process	49	(60)
The Written Examination	49	(4)
Oral Board Interviews	53	(4)
Video-Based Examinations	57	(4)
The Medical Examination	61	(10)
Physical Performance Tests	71	(27)
The Background Check	98	(1)
The Psychological Evaluation	99	(10)
PART II: POLICE OFFICER EXAM REVIEW
Police Judgment Quizzer	109	(68)
About the Police Judgment Quizzer	109	(1)
Test-Taking Strategies for the Police Judgment Quizzer	110	(5)
Sample Police Quizzer	115	(44)
Answer Key and Explanations	159	(18)
Reading-Based Questions	177	(38)
Test-Taking Strategies for Reading-Based Questions	177	(3)
Sample Questions	180	(15)
Answer Key and Explanations	195	(4)
Practice with Reading-Based Questions	199	(13)
Answer Key and Explanations	212	(3)
Observation and Memory	215	(296)
Police Observation of Persons, Places, and Things	215	(2)
Practice with Observation and Memory Questions	217	(10)
Answer Key and Explanations	227	(6)
PART III: FIVE PRACTICE TESTS
New York Police Department Test Preparation Kit	233	(56)
Exercise 1	237	(23)
Answer Key	260	(1)
Exercise 2	261	(24)
Answer Key	285	(4)
National Criminal Justice Officer Selection Inventory™	289	(30)
Practice Test	289	(21)
Answer Key and Explanations	310	(9)
Practice Test 3	319	(48)
Memory Booklet	319	(3)
Practice Test	322	(34)
Answer Key and Explanations	356	(11)
Practice Test 4	367	(38)
Memory Booklet	367	(1)
Practice Test	368	(26)
Answer Key and Explanations	394	(11)
Practice Test 5	405	(36)
Practice Test	405	(24)
Answer Key and Explanations	429	(12)
PART IV: APPENDICES
Appendix A: The Police Academy	441	(28)
The First Step in Your Career	441	(3)
Pre-Academy Preparation	444	(2)
Dealing with the ``Boot Camp'' Environment	446	(2)
Classroom Conduct	448	(1)
Lectures and Exams	449	(2)
Academy Subjects	451	(4)
Physical Training	455	(6)
Arrest and Control Classes	461	(1)
Dress Codes	462	(1)
Role Plays	463	(1)
Weapons Training	464	(1)
Emergency Vehicle Driving	465	(1)
Field Trips	465	(1)
Graduation	466	(1)
Field Officer Training	466	(3)
Appendix B: Physical Fitness Course	469	(42)
Defining Fitness	469	(3)
Program for Women	472	(18)
Program for Men	490	(16)
Staying Fit	506	(1)
Isometrics	507	(2)
Water Activities	509	(1)
Weight Training	510	(1)
Sports	511