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Originally Posted by 13FastBlkSS
The biggest thing to remember is use common sense when answering the questions. Try not to view the questions as if you are already a LEO (if that makes any sense, it makes sense in my head lol), also do not overthink the questions.
As far as the type of questions being asked (at least here in California), it has basic spelling / grammar, math, synonyms, etc..
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It can't be all that much different from what your test requires. My dept. only requires a GED or high school diploma and I have a bachelors, so I hope that gives me some advantage.
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Originally Posted by TXsilvy
Im not leo, but my suggestion is to stick to facts in the written exam. Try not to use words like think, may have, could have, possibly etc. remember that part of the purpose of a cops written report is to hold up in court. Any vague or unsure comments give the defence ammo.
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Right! I'm sometimes guilty of not being factual and will get lost in the question. Just gotta take a deep breath and be smart. My writing skills are pretty good, or so I'd like to think.
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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65
Ha. I did a practice run of FHP's physical abilities test yesterday. I almost died.
Starting to freak out now. Need to run and drag sand around the backyard more...
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yup. You just summarized where i'm currently at. I could only run .75 miles before I had to walk again (as of yesterday). From what i've been told, you gotta run every single day and do push ups / sit ups 3-4 times a week.
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Originally Posted by Superman09
My biggest piece of advice is don't over think it. Like others have said it's typically based on a highschool education (or whatever minimum education lvl the dept requires). And they typically expect no leo experience or knowledge.
For the physical part, just finish. Typically there are no points awarded for finishing first or doing extra. Don't kill yourself if there are more tasks to do. Good luck, as many of my FTOs and friends have said, it's a front seat to the greatest show on earth
Sent from my campfire using smoke signals
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i'm looking forward to all of it. Thanks for the advice. I'm jumping the gun here but I've been watching pepper spray videos and police academy documentaries. It looks tough but rewarding.