Police Study

What does it take to prepare for a law enforcement promotional process? What do you study? What if it's not all about department policy and more about techniques? This book will help prepare you for how to take a promotional process and teach you techniques to gain an edge over others taking the process. Don't just rely on department policy and notes passed down from officer to officer.

Modern policing demands more than physical readiness—it requires strong cognitive skills, sound judgment, emotional intelligence, and professional communication. Conquer the Police Officer Exam is a complete and structured guide designed to build the mental, ethical, and observational foundations of effective law enforcement service. Through clear and steady explanations, this study guide helps future officers understand the mission of policing, the responsibilities of public trust, and the mindset needed to perform with integrity and confidence. The book explores the human side of ...

Conquer the Police Exam in Under 90 Minutes is your fast-track guide to mastering the essential topics found on law enforcement entrance exams across the country. Designed for aspiring police officers, this concise and focused review walks you through the most critical areas of test preparation, including reading comprehension, writing clarity, situational judgment, memory, and reasoning. Perfect for last-minute review or as a refresher, this guide delivers high-yield content to boost your confidence and help you pass the first time. Whether you're applying to a city police department, ...

The PELLET-B California Police Officer Entrance Exam is the gateway to becoming a police officer, deputy, or dispatcher. Passing it requires sharp reasoning, strong reading comprehension, solid grammar, and the ability to think critically under pressure. Whether you’re a first-time test-taker or aiming to boost your score, this comprehensive study guide provides the tools, strategies, and practice you need to succeed.

Recognizing that a historic study of American racism and police violence should become part of today's canon, Jelani Cobb contextualizes it for a new generation.

Uncovering a cold-blooded execution at the hands of a conspiring police force, this engaging account relentlessly pursues the murderers of Black Panther Fred Hampton. Documenting the entire 14-year process of bringing the killers to justice, this chronicle also depicts the 18-month court trial in detail. Revealing Hampton himself in a new light, this examination presents him as a dynamic community leader whose dedication to his people and to the truth inspired the young lawyers of the People's Law Office.

Embark on a thrilling ride with Journey Into a Private Investigator's World: Case Studies and Lessons Learned. This engaging book offers an insider's look at the captivating world of private investigations, infused with invaluable kernels of wisdom drawn from real-life experiences and steeped in the high-stakes drama of detective stories. With a diverse range of memorable cases compiled over fifteen years, this book is primed to be revealing, educational, and fascinating all at once. In Journey Into a Private Investigator's World: Case Studies and Lessons Learned you will discover: - In-...

Ever wondered what it takes to succeed on the National Police Officer Selection Test and launch a career in law enforcement? The NPOST is more than just a test it’s a comprehensive evaluation of the skills, knowledge, and judgment required to excel as a police officer. Passing it is the first step toward a rewarding career, and the right preparation makes all the difference. This all-in-one NPOST study guide gives you the confidence and competence to succeed.

A breakdown of the economic and social injustices facing Black people and other marginalized citizens inspired by political activist Kimberly Jones' viral video, “How Can We Win.” “So if I played four hundred rounds of Monopoly with you and I had to play and give you every dime that I made...

Police dogs can do everything from tracking criminals to helping prevent riots. With its keen sense of smell and good hearing, a police dog is invaluable to its human partner. Learn more about these amazing animals, including how they are chosen, the training they go through, and the missions they complete.

What happens at a police station? From booking suspects to answering 9-1-1 calls, the police station is a busy place! What else do officers do at the police station?

*The book that inspired the 2021 PBS American Experience documentary, The Blinding of Isaac Woodard.* This program includes an introduction read by the author. How the blinding of Sergeant Isaac Woodard changed the course of America’s civil rights history. Richard Gergel’s Unexampled Courage...

A provocative book that imagines a world sans police—and whether we'd be safer without them. "Thoughtful and insightful." —Alicia Garza, co-creator of #BlackLivesMatter It’s evident that policing is a problem. But what is the best way forward? In Beyond Policing, distinguished scholar and...

Come along on a visit to the police station, including descriptions of the things and people found there.

Where do the police keep their weapons? And where do the criminals go once they’re arrested? Behind the scenes of the police station there’s a whole world of activity that keeps citizens safe. Let’s go beyond the bars to unlock the secrets of a police station.

During his 28-year career, Matthew Horace rose through the ranks from a police officer working the beat to a federal agent working criminal cases in some of the toughest communities in America to a highly decorated federal law enforcement executive managing high-profile investigations nationwide...

At 15, Victor Rios found himself a human target - flat on his ass amid a hail of shotgun fire, desperate for money and a place on the street. Faced with the choice of escalating a drug turf war or eking out a living elsewhere, he turned to a teacher, who mentored him and helped him find a job at an auto shop. That job would alter the course of his whole life - putting him on the road to college and eventually a PhD.

Police officers help people in need and make sure everyone follows the law. With more and more news stories, the public eye is fixed on the police. Listeners will learn what it's really like to be an officer, the tools they use, and how people become part of the police force.

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole is coming soon to Netflix In this “invigorating must-read” installment (Newsweek) of the New York Times bestselling series, Inspector Harry Hole investigates a serial killer targeting Oslo’s police officers. For years, detective...

Quantitative aptitude or numerical aptitude assessments are part of tests performed to employ officers to banks as well as many other industries. Such assessments assess the knowledge of the candidates about basic mathematics, and often require professional time management. Quantitative Aptitude has gained a special position of esteem and recognition for students and aspirants for a wide variety of competitive examinations. Today, more than a quarter of a century later, with the ever-changing world of exams, the book too reinvents itself while resolutely offering clearly understood ...