John Douglas's Guide to the Police Officer Exams

Brief Description: At head of title on cover and spine: Kaplan. Biographical Note: John Douglas, a highly regarded figure in the field of law enforcement, founded and ran the FBI's Investigative Support Unit for 15 years before serving an additional ten years as an FBI field agent and recruiter. He is the author of several books about famous FBI cases and was the inspiration for the character of Jack Crawford in "Silence of the Lambs" and "Red Dragon." Douglas lives in New York City. Marc Notes: At head of title on cover and spine: Kaplan.; 0; Career opportunities as a police officer -- Preparing for the Police Officer Exam -- Practice police exams. Publisher Marketing: Fully revised and updated guide by nationally known law enforcement figure John Douglas. Demand for police officers is at an all-time high, and is expected to grow as much as 35 percent by 2012. With over 100,000 police exams currently administered annually, it is vital that prospective officers get the necessary training to pass the test and move on to law enforcement careers. This fully revised and updated edition of "John Douglas's Guide to the Police Officer Exams" is a crucial tool for students preparing for the test. "John Douglas's Guide to the Police Officer Exams" features: Tips for managing the application process Review and strategies for the written test Insights and guidance from veteran officers on the selection process Full-length diagnostic test Math review section Updated information about careers in the police force Revised full-length practice tests"John Douglas's Guide to the Police Officer Exams" is the only guide on the market written by John Douglas, a national author and authoritative law enforcement figure.

Contributor Bio:  Douglas, John John Douglas was the founder and head of the FBI's Investigative Support Unit, which was formed in 1980. He retired from the Bureau after twenty-five years of service. He is the author or coauthor of numerous books on criminal profiling, including "The Cases That Haunt Us, The Anatomy of Motive, Obsession, Journey into Darkness, Unabomber, " and the #1 "New York Times" bestseller "Mindhunter, " as well as the novels "Man Down" and "Broken Wings" -- all available from Pocket Books. Visit his website at www.johndouglasmindhunter.com.