Norman Hall's Police Exam Preparation Book

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Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2003-04-01
Publisher(s): SIMON & SCHUSTER
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Summary

For years, Norman Hall's Police Exam Preparation Book has been the #1 test preparation book for prospective police officers. By popular demand, Mr. Hall has thoroughly updated this hugely successful book, presenting all-new tips for attaining the highest scores while retaining his time-tested methods that have helped thousands score in the top percentile.The book exhaustively covers all subjects -- memory, situational judgment and reasoning, report writing, and more -- and offers brand-new police sketches to help with the suspect identification portion of the exam. Other key features include: -- Seven practice tests covering key subject areas-- Three full-length police officer exams-- Answer keys and self-scoring tables-- Tips on how to meet the physical requirementsThe country's demand for good cops has never been so strong -- and more men and women are lining up to take the police exam. With this updated edition of Norman Hall's classic book, the new wave of recruits will be several steps closer to getting that badge -- guaranteed!

Author Biography

Normal Hall is the author of Norman Halls Postal Exam Preparation Book.

Table of Contents

Preface 5(2)
Becoming a Police Officer
7(8)
The Selection Process
8(3)
The Written Exam
8(1)
The Physical Ability Test
9(1)
Oral Board
9(1)
Psychological Evaluation
10(1)
Background Investigation/Polygraph Exam
10(1)
Medical Evaluation
11(1)
General Job Description
11(1)
Preparation for the Written Exam
12(3)
Study Suggestions
13(2)
Memory
15(28)
Names
16(1)
Numbers
17(1)
Pictures/Sketches
18(15)
Sample Questions
22(19)
Answers to Sample Questions
41
Descriptive Passages
33(10)
Sample Questions
34(7)
Answers to Sample Questions
41(2)
Reading Comprehension
43(20)
Sample Questions
49(11)
Answers to Sample Questions
60
Vocabulary
55(8)
Sample Questions
55(5)
Answers to Sample Questions
60(3)
Situational Judgment and Reasoning
63(22)
Sample Questions
67(13)
Answers to Sample Questions
80(5)
Directional Orientation
85(20)
Sample Questions
86(14)
Answers to Sample Questions
100(5)
Report Writing, Grammar, and Spelling
105(22)
Sample Questions for Report Writing
106(16)
Answers to Sample Questions
122
Sample Questions for Grammar
111(12)
Answers to Sample Questions
123
Spelling
113(14)
Spelling Guidelines
113(2)
Sample Questions
115(10)
Answers to Sample Questions
125(2)
Mathematics
127(20)
Mathematical Principles
127(8)
Fractions
127(3)
Decimals
130(2)
Percentages
132(1)
Ratios and Proportions
132(2)
Geometry
134(1)
Sample Questions
135(5)
Answers to Sample Questions
140(7)
Practice Examination I
147(50)
Answer Sheet
183(2)
Answers to Practice Exam I
185(12)
Practice Examination II
197(48)
Answer Sheet
231(2)
Answers to Practice Exam II
233(12)
Practice Examination III
245(48)
Answer Sheet
282(2)
Answers to Practice Exam III
284(9)
Physical Fitness
293(6)
Relaxation and Warm-up Routine
294(1)
Flexibility Exercises
294(1)
Cardiovascular Fitness
295(1)
Muscular Strength and Endurance
296(3)
The Oral Board 299(3)
Refund Policy 302

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