Textbooks,
Exams, Test Questions and Assessments and other resources that focus on
Police Patrol and Field Operations.
The special depth of knowledge and
technical expertise needed to be proficient in Police Patrol and
Field Operations means that police promotional exams and assessments for this
topic are the toughest corporal and sergeant exams out there.
What are the best textbooks to study for your police
patrol field operations exam?
Police Patrol and Field Operations is such a technology-dependent and
progress-intensive topic in law enforcement today that the body if
knowledge is constantly changing, and the textbooks and the
promotion exams and test questions from those textbooks MUST be
constantly updated.
Then there is the immense VOLUME of
information in Police Patrol and Field Operations, more than almost any other police
promotion topic (other than Criminal Investigation). These are large
textbooks, many of them over
300 or 400
pages. I often have to write over 300 - 500 questions just to touch on all
the important concepts in the textbook.
My BEST piece of
advice on this page? If you believe you are heading to a patrol
supervisor assignment at any time in the future, especially if the
assignment involves a promotional exam, you need to own and
constantly read the material in the below 6 textbooks. The
current edition of each of these 6 textbooks represent nearly a
total body of professional knowledge on the topic of police patrol
and field operations.
There have been dozens of books written about
Police Patrol and Field Operations standards and techniques, but my
6 favorite
ones (not in any order) are;
Police
Field Operations - Thomas Adams - now in its 8th edition.
From me; The granddaddy of all Police Patrol and Field Operations
textbooks. I have been writing exams since the very first edition
(1986?) Excellent, comprehensive textbook which has a ton of quality
information covering Police Patrol and Field Operations. From
the publisher; The result of over two years of revisions, Police
Field Operations, Eighth Edition brings this essential text up to
date with the most recent developments in police practices and
procedures. For years, Adams has served as the textbook standard for
police departments and academies and academic programs across the
country. Written from the perspective of a working police officer,
the text presents the real-life scenarios an officer is likely to
encounter while on-duty. It focuses on community policing, details
how and why certain procedures are used, and provides instructional
techniques from leading police academies. Visit us for the
Police Field Operations exam, test questions, study guide and
flashcards.
Effective
Police Supervision - More and Miller - now in its 9th edition.
From me; Excellent, comprehensive 500+ page textbook which has a ton
of quality information covering Police Patrol and Field Operations. From the
publisher; Outstanding first-line supervisors are essential to the
success of any law enforcement agency, yet many officers lack the
supervision training necessary to excel. Effective Police
Supervision immerses readers in the group behaviors and
organizational dynamics supervisors must master in order to lead
their teams and to help create an effective police department.
Combining behavioral theory and updated case studies, this core
text, now in its eighth edition, is a vital tool for all police
officers preparing for promotional exams. Visit us for the
Effective Police Supervision exam, test questions, study guide and
flashcards.
Police
Field Operations Theory Meets Practice - From the publisher;
This book is a comprehensive, readable text that presents a
practical look at police field operations and is designed to be used
in one-semester courses on police operations or patrol procedures.
Chapters have been designed to be independent units that can be
taught individually, but also build upon each other to provide a
complete picture of police operations. The text covers all major
areas of police operations including patrolling, investigations,
crime mapping, community policing, hot pursuit issues,
communications, gangs and drugs, and more. Discussions focus on
issues and challenges that police officers face on the job and help
students bridge the gap between theory and practice. Visit us for the
Police Field Operations Theory Meets Practice exam, test questions,
study guide and flashcards.
Don't
be afraid of the word "management" in the title. This book covers
every aspect of becoming an outstanding supervisor in patrol. Since
most new police promotions to corporal and sergeant first
wind up in patrol, I see this book a lot for promotional exams. It
is a good, solid choice that is an excellent foundation for advanced
knowledge in patrol and field operations.
From the
publisher; Based upon a practical application of theory with the
“how-to” of “real world” policing, Police Patrol Operations
and Management details the core
functions of a police agency—covering patrol operations, goals, and
strategies. It combines management theory with case study examples
taken from small police departments. KEY TOPICS Specific chapter
topics discuss police patrol hazards, community-oriented policing,
patrol force staffing and deployment, special issues in patrol
operations, and upgrading patrol effectiveness. For police
practitioners, field supervisors, and middle managers. Visit us for
the Police Patrol Operations and Management exam, test questions,
study guide and flashcards. Visit us for the
Police
Patrol Operations and Management study guide and the online
promotion exam and flashcards.
Law
Officer's Pocket Manual - from BNA Books. Available in
yearly editions which usually publish in October or November for the
upcoming year. From me; This is one of our attorney-written
legal exam
titles, but I feel it is essential that I mention it here. There
are hundreds of legal concepts covered in this handbook, all of them
applied every day around the country in police patrol and field
operations. This textbook is used extensively in promotion exams for
corporal and sergeant. I honestly feel certain in this
recommendation: Every officer, every year, should be tested on the
material covered in each new edition of this great legal guide for
police. From the publisher; Never before have greater—or more
conflicting— demands been placed on those who serve, as well as
those who train in law enforcement. The recent fiscal crises,
coupled with an increased need for homeland security, have seriously
complicated how police officers perform their duties, and made the
consequences for errors in police performance more severe for both
the officers involved and their superiors. Factor in the danger and
stress police officers like you face in your daily work, and your
decisions in even the most common of situations become a challenge.
Regardless of the adversity you face, however, you are still
required to think quickly, respond appropriately, and know the law.
The Pocket Manual highlights basic rules for quick reference and
offers examples showing how rules are applied and concise guidance
based on U.S. Supreme Court rulings on constitutional law issues and
other legal developments, covering arrest, search, surveillance, and
other routine, as well as sensitive, areas of law enforcement. Visit
us for the
Law Officer's Pocket Manual exam, test questions, study guide and
flashcards.
For
the Record: Report Writing in Law Enforcement - Hess and Orthmann. -
From me; What do law enforcement officers in patrol and field
operations do about 30% of the time? Write reports - lots of them,
and all types of reports. That is why I often recommend this title
for police corporal exams, if the new corporal is headed to either
patrol or Criminal Investigations, which most of them are. I
consider it the only really good police report writing book out
there.
From the
publisher; For the Record: Report Writing in Law Enforcement
offers guidelines for writing at all levels of law enforcement. The
book gives practical guidelines for producing professional reports
that reflect positively on the writer. It is designed to be equally
effective for individual study by working law enforcement officers
or course work by police science students. It is easy to use. The
book is laid out in a logical sequence to assist the new report
writer in grasping the complexities of police reports and the
exercises used in the book emphasize simplicity and proper English
grammar. A must book for anyone who is a cop or is contemplating a
career as a law enforcement officer. Visit us for the
For the Record: Report Writing in Law Enforcement exam, test
questions, study guide and flashcards.
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Police Patrol and Field Operations Test Questions from Corporal and Sergeant promotion exams
There are three basic objectives of every interview or
interrogation - check below all that apply: A seek the truth
B rule in or rule out the person as a suspect or person of
interest C proceed according to a well-thought-out plan D
distinguish facts from fantasy E obtain all secondary
background information and data quickly, without fanfare F
seek complete and accurate information G make the other
person trust you as much as possible H maintain your personal
detachment and impartiality
There is a __________ exception to the reasonable suspicion
requirement that would permit an officer to immediately stop and
frisk someone solely on the basis of an anonymous tip. A
firearms B narcotics C shoplifting D terrorism E
none of the above
An "alert" by a drug detection canine provides ______________ to
believe the area to which the dog alerted contains illegal
drugs. A mere suspicion B reasonable suspicion C
reliable evidence D probable cause
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