Bought the Arco book

[Ashlee]

I recently bought the ARCO book. I have read every chapter and done 2 of the 5 tests. My average grade is a 94%. I work out 5 days a week, mainly upperbody work, I have little arms, as well as endurance training. My current mile is 11m, I would like to make it better, but one thing at a time! LOL I have submitted all my paperwork, and am awaiting my test date. I know several LEOs (from the gym) including a Leuitenant, and they have all shared with me helpful information. I've read most every post on the boards and just had one question. I saw where alot of people were submitted to a poly test, I have no problem with this, but on all of my current info, my department doesn't require one. Is this not a mandate? Is it at the discretion of the department? I'm trying to learn as much as possible about everything and anything that I might or will be asked to do, submit etc. and this is the only one I haven't answered LOL

Thanks!

[fanish]

Every department is different, so yes, while a lot of places require a poly, a lot do not.

As far as the Arco book is concerned, I felt it could help and hurt you. Basically, I used it to get the general feel of how the tests were organized and structured.

I got the best advice and help from the testing workshop the department I applied to offered. They gave us a mock video test just like the real test had and also they gave us a take home study packet that included a practice test that was just like the real one. You need to find out(if you can) what exactly the test is about, it will give you a huge advantage. Tests can vary quite a lot from department to department.

[pkagel]

Try to find some books on police interviewing as here in California the interview is the main stumbling block besides backgrounds.

[fanish]

pkagel, do you know of some good books on interviewing, or any for that matter? I can't find anything on the oral boards, except for the 5-10 pages in the testing books which isn't much help, it's pretty general stuff for any kind of job interview.

[pkagel]

I had one called tales from a hardass or something to that effect. Just start google searching and you should find something.

[Ashlee]

Thanks Fanish!

[pkagel]

that was the one, good book, lots of helpful advice.

[fanish]

I've been looking at this one, it was one of the only ones I could find.

http://www.911hotjobs.com/bookstore/pn21.htm

Anyone use it, or know anything about it?