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Prepare for the police officer entrance exam.
6 resources. 200 original practice questions. A four-week supplemental preparation plan. Bonus interview preparation. Independent, supplemental preparation for police entrance exams; formats vary by agency and testing provider.
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Resources included
200
Original practice questions
4
Week prep plan
Bonus
Interview prep
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What's in the bundle
Six resources. Independent supplemental practice and review materials for police officer applicants, plus bonus interview preparation.
Police Officer Entrance Exam Study Guide
About 41 pagesA supplemental study guide covering six practice areas with worked examples and strategies, plus a summary of how police exam formats vary by agency and testing provider.
- Reading Comprehension strategies and worked examples
- Writing & Grammar review with common test patterns
- Mathematics review for the arithmetic and word-problem skills practiced in the bundle
- Memory & Observation methods for recall-based questions
- Logical & Spatial Reasoning walkthroughs with worked examples
- Situational Judgment frameworks for professional police decision-making
- Department-formats section based on current official sources, including NYC DCAS, JoinLAPD and California POST, National Testing Network FrontLine, and Stanard & Associates NPOST
- Test-day reminders to follow your official notice
200 Original Practice Questions
About 27 pagesOriginal supplemental practice questions across six practice areas, including a 30-question cumulative mixed practice set (Q171–200, part of the 200).
- Six practice areas: Reading, Writing & Grammar, Math, Memory & Observation, Logical & Spatial Reasoning, Situational Judgment
- Includes a 30-question cumulative mixed practice set within the 200
- Practice policy passages are fictional and labeled as such
- Not a reproduction of NYPD, LAPD, PELLETB, FrontLine, or NPOST tests
- Suggested practice targets for pacing, not real-exam timing
- Category-based review after grading
Answer Key & Explanations
About 36 pagesEvery practice question is explained so you can review your reasoning instead of just memorizing answer letters.
- Correct answers explained with reasoning
- Clear reasoning for why incorrect choices are wrong
- Step-by-step math solutions where needed
- Reading, grammar, and logic rationale for each practice area
- Situational judgment explanations focused on police professionalism
- Internal practice benchmarks to guide review; not official passing scores
- Helps you identify weak areas and plan retakes of practice sets
Four-Week Supplemental Preparation Plan
About 6 pagesA day-by-day plan organized around the bundle's practice areas, with a condensed two-week option if your test date is close.
- Step-by-step daily study order
- Designed for manageable 1–2 hour study sessions
- Moves from fundamentals into a timed cumulative practice session
- Includes suggested practice targets, not real-exam timing
- Includes a condensed 2-week option
- Easy to print and follow
Police Officer Applicant Quick Review
2 printable pagesA print-ready review sheet for the formulas, rules, and reminders candidates want in one place.
- Essential math formulas for fast review
- High-value grammar rules and reminders
- Situational judgment principles at a glance
- Memory and observation tips
- Test-day reminders to follow your official notice
- Designed to be printable and easy to revisit
Police Officer Interview Preparation
About 5 pages (bonus)Bonus interview preparation. Depending on the agency, candidates may encounter a panel interview, structured interview, oral board, or other selection steps.
- Original sample interview questions (not official questions)
- STAR method examples as one optional way to organize answers
- Situational interview scenarios and response structure
- Communication tips for staying clear and professional under pressure
- Guidance for candidates preparing for later selection steps
What's included in this practice bundle
These are this bundle's own supplemental practice areas, not an official exam blueprint. Actual subjects, format, and timing depend on your agency and testing provider.
Reading Comprehension
Fictional policy passages, legal-style language, community scenarios
Writing & Grammar
Punctuation, sentence correction, spelling
Math
Arithmetic, word problems, ratios, basic algebra
Memory & Observation
Passage-based and detail-based recall practice
Logical & Spatial Reasoning
Deduction, patterns, map reading
Situational Judgment
Ethics, use of force, reporting, community interaction
Cumulative Mixed Practice Set (Q171–200, included in the 200)
Mixed questions across all practice areas
Practice questions total
200 (incl. 30-question cumulative set)Free guide vs. this bundle
The free test is a starting point. The bundle adds supplemental practice and review materials.
Inside the quick review
The 8 SJT Cardinal Rules
Situational judgment practice in this bundle emphasizes professionalism, safety, and accurate reporting. These general principles are supplemental and are not an official standard; follow the instructions in your own exam.
- 1Always follow your supervisor's orders unless clearly illegal
- 2Never use more force than necessary
- 3Always report misconduct: including by fellow officers
- 4Never accept gifts or bribes
- 5Protect the public first
- 6De-escalate before escalating
- 7Document everything accurately
- 8Never lie on a report
The quick review also includes math formulas, grammar rules, judgment principles, memory tips, test-day reminders, and bonus interview preparation.
Which police exams does this address?
The study guide's department-formats section summarizes how current official sources describe several police exams. Exam formats vary by agency and testing provider; for other departments, check your job posting. This bundle is independent supplemental practice.
NYPD / NYC DCAS
How the current NYC DCAS police exam is described in official sources
LAPD / California POST PELLETB
Summary of the current process and PELLETB sections
FrontLine National
National Testing Network's three-component assessment, as publicly described
NPOST
Stanard & Associates test overview
Your department
Check your job posting; formats vary by agency and testing provider
Independent prep
Does not reproduce these tests and is not police training
Frequently asked questions
What is included in the police officer study guide?
The bundle includes a police officer entrance exam study guide covering six practice areas, 200 original practice questions, detailed answer explanations, a four-week supplemental preparation plan, an applicant quick review, and bonus police officer interview preparation.
Is the police officer study guide a PDF?
Yes. Everything is delivered as instant-download, print-friendly PDFs, so you can study on a phone, tablet, or laptop, or print any section for offline review.
How many practice questions are included?
200 original practice questions, including a 30-question cumulative mixed practice set (Q171–200, included in the 200).
What topics are on the police officer exam?
Police exams vary by agency and testing provider. Current examples include NYC DCAS, JoinLAPD, California POST PELLETB, National Testing Network FrontLine, and Stanard & Associates NPOST, each with its own format. This guide's six practice areas are its own curriculum, not a national blueprint. For other departments, check your job posting.
Is this an official police department exam guide?
No. This is independent supplemental preparation. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or operated by NYPD, NYC DCAS, LAPD, California POST, National Testing Network, Stanard & Associates, any police department, civil service agency, employer, or testing provider. It is not a reproduction of any official test and is not police training. Your official exam notice is the authority on content and scoring.
How should I study for the police exam?
Start with your official exam notice, then work through the study guide, the 200 practice questions, and the cumulative mixed set, reviewing every explanation. The four-week supplemental preparation plan (with a condensed 2-week option) lays out a day-by-day order.
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