Major topics addressed in the work include the police officer examination, maximizing the test score, a diagnostic examination, learning police terminology, understanding the material, and remembering what has been learned. The book also discusses recall techniques, handling police department forms, understanding legal definitions, applying police directives and regulations, and strategy for final test preparation. In addition to the diagnostic examination, three practice examinations with answer explanations are provided. Strategies for handling each type of examination question are discussed. Practice questions are classified by subject, and all answers are thoroughly explained. Special features of the publication include a glossary of police terminology, 16 techniques for handling multiple-choice questions, 10 helpful study hints, and 2 actual exams used by the New York Police Department.