How to Become a Law Enforcement Professional: From the Written Test to the Psychological Evaluation

How to Become a Law Enforcement Professional: From the Written Test to the Psychological Evaluation provides readers with valuable, practical information to help them prepare for law enforcement qualification and entrance exams.

Opening chapters provide readers with an overview of the history of law enforcement testing and help them carefully consider if law enforcement is the right career path for them. The majority of the book focuses on the various tests individuals are required to take and pass prior to entering the force. Dedicated chapters cover the written exam, physical fitness test, oral board interview, background investigation, and lie detector test. Readers learn about assessment centers and the components of the psychological evaluation, medical examination, and final interview. The concluding chapter prepares readers for what they are likely to experience in police academy training.

How to Become a Law Enforcement Professional is an ideal textbook for courses in policing and law enforcement. It is also a valuable resource for any individual preparing to take the requisite exams to join the force.