Study Guide for the Florida Law Enforcement Officer's Certification Examination

by Doerner, William G.; Rushing, Charles W.

• ISBN13: 9781561641093
• ISBN10: 156164109X
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-08-01
• Publisher: Pineapple Pr Inc

Summary

-- Hundreds of practice questions modeled after those on the actual exams
-- Concise tips on exam registration, testing procedure, and reading exam results
-- Test-taking hints and strategies
-- Detailed information on seeking employment after passing the exam
-- A must-have for anyone thinking about taking these exams

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 THE FLORIDA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION	5	(6)
Introduction	5	(1)
Background	5	(1)
Examination Eligibility	6	(1)
The Exam Application	7	(1)
Checklist for Submitting the Exam Application	7	(1)
Exam Contents	8	(1)
Outline of the Florida Law Enforcement Officer Certification Examination	8	(1)
The Day of the Exam	9	(1)
Test Taking Tips	9	(1)
Examination Results	9	(1)
References	10	(1)
CHAPTER 2 LEGAL ASPECTS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT	11	(118)
Chapter Overview	11	(2)
Legal Factual Questions	13	(53)
Answer Key to Legal Factual Questions	66	(3)
Legal Hypothetical Questions	69	(58)
Answer Key to Legal Hypothetical Questions	127	(2)
CHAPTER 3 INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND COMMUNICATION	129	(26)
Chapter Overview	129	(1)
Questions	130	(23)
Chapter 3 Answer Key	153	(2)
CHAPTER 4 INVESTIGATIONS	155	(14)
Chapter Overview	155	(1)
Questions	156	(12)
Chapter 4 Answer Key	168	(1)
CHAPTER 5 PATROL	169	(17)
Chapter Overview	169	(1)
Questions	170	(15)
Chapter 5 Answer Key	185	(1)
CHAPTER 6 DEFENSIVE TACTICS, WEAPONS, VEHICLE OPERATIONS, TRAFFIC, AND FIRST RESPONDER	186	(26)
Chapter Overview	186	(1)
Questions	187	(24)
Chapter 6 Answer Key	211	(1)
CHAPTER 7 LAUNCHING THE JOB SEARCH	212	(10)
Introduction	212	(1)
Who's Hiring?	212	(2)
A Sample Letter of Inquiry	214	(1)
The Written Application	215	(1)
Minimum Entrance Requirements for Law Enforcement Officers in Florida	215	(1)
The Written Examination	216	(1)
The Background Investigation	216	(1)
The Medical Check	216	(1)
Polygraph Testing	217	(1)
The Psychological Interview	217	(1)
The Oral Interview	218	(1)
Evaluating the Offer	219	(3)
APPENDIX A Listing of Local Florida Police Departments	222	(14)
APPENDIX B Listing of Florida County Sheriff's Offices	236	(4)
APPENDIX C Listing of Florida State Agencies	240