Why do so many people FAIL the Police Test?

Copyright (c) 2009 Don Cirillo

Passing the Law Enforcement Exam is NOT a Sure Thing

Becoming a police officer is one of the most sought after jobs in the world and the police force certainly has its fair share of applicants. Many who take the test, Fail. Only the best however make it through and are chosen to serve their community as policemen and women.

So why do so many people want the Police Force as their Career?

There are a number of benefits offered to people who successful join the police force. No matter how bad the economy is, the fact that police officers enjoy greater job security than most other employees is just one of the valued benefits. Also, becoming a member of the force means that you can help people in your community and as a result earn their respect and admiration. As a police officer you can also enjoy a steady pension and you get to work in a profession which is interesting and diverse. All of this sounds good doesn’t it? But all of this means nothing if you fail to pass your police exams and sadly this is something that seems to be happening to more and more people. So just how do you stop it happening to you?

Many candidates Fail Surprisingly, NOT because they’re not qualified but because of their Attitude towards the test process

Whether you are applying for local police, corrections, state police or county law enforcement you need to thoroughly prepare for your police exams if you want to stand any chance of passing them. Your main, and ultimately your make or break police exam is divided into two sections, which are oral and written. The only real way to pass either of these exams is through the correct training and practice. This is where so many people go wrong and is pretty much the reason that so many people fail their police exam. Many people seem to take the attitude that because the test is only an aptitude test, they don’t have to prepare for it. This I’m afraid is completely wrong.

The police aptitude tests measure your potential for police related jobs. While you need to be physically fit to be accepted into a police academy you also need to be mentally more competent than your competitors. It doesn’t matter how hard you work or prepare for the job, if you don’t perform in the test you’re out of luck!

There are things that you can prepare for when it comes to aptitude tests to get into the police force; you just need to get into the proper frame of mind and know the material that you are going to be tested on.

Securing a job in Law Enforcement depends directly on how well you do on your entrance exam. You must have a high score to even be considered. And the better your test results are the higher up you’ll find yourself on the eligibility list.

How do You Prepare for What May Be the Most Important Test You’ll ever Take?

For any chance of being accepted onto the police force you need to study for your aptitude exams. There are a number of ways that you can go about this; one of the most efficient however is by investing in test preparation guides and programs. There are plenty to choose from.

How do You Know Which Exam Prep Programs to Use?

Here are some factors to consider:

1. Prior success. Are there testimonial indicating candidates using the material are getting good test scores? Are they getting scores that are high enough to get hired?
2. Does the material cover all types of test questions? Including aptitude questions, police judgment questions, logical reasoning questions etc…
3. Is there a money back guarantee?
4. Do they have a good record with the better business bureau? Trust is a big factor.

A few recommended sources that cover these areas are Barron’s Police Officer Exam, Police Officer Exam by Learning Express, the Police Written Exam Digital Manual and the Police Oral Exam Digital Manual by policepath.com and Master the Police Officer Exam by Arco. By using aids such as these you will be able to study and understand exactly what is needed of you when it comes to your police exams.