Be A Cop

Be A Cop! By Sequoia Publishing

Considering the law enforcement field for your career? This book is an absolute "must buy" for you.

Already an Officer? Great book to help young people get interested into the law enforcement field. It's an excellent tool for your police vehicle. It is a great companion book to Pocket Partner.

Even if you are not going to be a cop, if you are looking for a career/employment, this book offers many valuable tips that cross over into other professions. For the general public, this is a very interesting book to read!

Chapter 1: What are You Looking For?
• Personality
• Non-Traditional Law Enforcement Agencies
• Research

Chapter 2: Written Testing
• Multiple Choice Test Tips
• Question Types
• Writing Exercise

Chapter 3: Physical Fitness Testing
• Physical Fitness
• Assessments
• Task Related Physical
• Agility Tests
• POPAT
• Physical Fitness Test
• Combination Tests
• Medical Assessment

Chapter 4: Interview Process
• Oral Interview
• Video Simulation
• Assessment Center
• Philosophy and Expectations
• Dressing for Success

Chapter 5: Background Investigation
• Background Questionnaire
• Criminal History Record
• Driving Record
• Drug History
• Personal/Employment References
• Psychological Assessment
• Polygraph Assessment

Chapter 6: Minimum Hiring Standards Age
• Citizenship
• Education
• Criminal/Driving/Drug History
• Military Service
• Physical Fitness/Medical Fitness

Chapter 7: What the Future Holds
• Police Academy
• Field Training Program

Chapter 8: Federal
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
• United States Marshals
• Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF)
• Bureau of Immigration and Customs
• Enforcement (ICE)
• United States Secret Service
• Department of Homeland Security
• Conclusion

Chapter 9: Phone Directory

Appendices
• A. Reading List
• B. Standards and Training Directors
• C. Standards and Training Web-Sites
• D. Standardized Evaluation Guidelines
• E. Sample Written Test Questions