John Douglas's Guide to the Police Officer Exams »

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.

• 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
• New Feature: Diagnostic test
• New Feature: Updated information about jobs in the police force
• New Feature: Math review section
• New Feature: Revised full-length practice exams

Introduction: 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