| While the police officer entrance exam varies | | | | unprepared. |
| from department to department, most agencies | | | | You can also contact the recruiting department |
| start the screening process with the | | | | and ask about a study guide. Normally if they |
| pre-employment written test. To be quite honest | | | | don't supply you with a study guide, they'll tell you |
| with you the initial police entrance exam is used | | | | where to get one. |
| as a screening tool to wash out the individuals | | | | 2) When taking the test, read each question |
| who will not cut it. It's also a cheap way for | | | | very carefully- Many applicants flunk the |
| departments to weave out a large amount of | | | | examination because they've simply looked over |
| applicants before they get to the more costly | | | | the questions very quickly, instead of reading |
| aspect of the hiring process like the background | | | | each question carefully. Reading each question |
| check, psychological examination and polygraph | | | | with due care is extremely important as the |
| test. | | | | exam use terms like "only", "never, and "not" |
| Here's a few tips that will help you pass the police | | | | often. You want to make sure that you are |
| exam: | | | | reading the questions correctly. |
| 1) Find out what's going to be on the exam- You | | | | It's a good idea to research and review what's |
| can do this by asking cops in your local area or | | | | going to be on the exam by getting a study guide |
| going to varies forums where police officers hang | | | | as there's several scenarios included in the test |
| out. Simply do a search on Google for police | | | | that you want to familiarize yourself with. |
| forums and you'll find plenty of cops willing to help | | | | In Conclusion |
| you. They have been through the process, and | | | | Whether you're preparing for your first Police |
| will share their experience with you. The worst | | | | Exam or retaking it after you've flunked the first |
| thing you can do is arrive at the test site | | | | one, you must get prepared. |