LAPD written test

[CapnHawk]

When I tested, you got a written exam waiver for having just an A.A. degree.

[Sudaev]

Does anyone remember the old LA County Sheriff's exam? I took it around 1987 and there were a good 200+ people in attendance; I'm certain that less than half passed. It was a lengthy test and included what people used to refer to as "the flags test", referring to the portion where you had to decipher some semaphore graphics. I believe the flags part may have measured IQ.

LAPD at least as late as the 60s had a requirement that applicants have at least a 110 IQ. I realize that's not exactly genius material but it shows you how things have been dumbed down.

[Code3TacticalGear.com]

The test consists of 3 essays and you get 10 extra points if you were in the Military.

[DavidRSA]

All the written tests I have taken for various agencies and other jobs I have been getting top grades. I passed the CA bar exam. BUT.... I failed the LAPD written test. I know I have at least a basic command of the English language, so it was a bit of a surprise. I wish I knew why I failed it. Perhaps I was too wordy, or too long winded, hell it could even have been my somewhat messy handwriting. I have to wait 6 months until my next attempt, I will write it again in November.

[submaniac]

OK, I am not LAPD, but the girlfriend who is next to me as I type this (and apparently wants to share her opinion but is too lazy to create her own account) is LAPD for 12+ years and is telling me to say that what they are looking for is whether the applicant understands proper essay structure including introduction, body, and conclusion with proper spelling. She says to pick up a book to refresh on how to compose a proper essay, and says she recommends it prior to taking the test. The questions are usually NOT law enforcement related. And the two most difficult parts of the process are the psychological and polygraph/backgrounds.

The GF says that now is a great time to apply and the department could be hiring up to 800 people.

[retired]

Does anyone remember the old LA County Sheriff's exam? I took it around 1987 and there were a good 200+ people in attendance; I'm certain that less than half passed. It was a lengthy test and included what people used to refer to as "the flags test", referring to the portion where you had to decipher some semaphore graphics. I believe the flags part may have measured IQ.

LAPD at least as late as the 60s had a requirement that applicants have at least a 110 IQ. I realize that's not exactly genius material but it shows you how things have been dumbed down.

I took my test with LASD in 1975, but I can't remember anything about it because it's been too long. They hired me in 1976 and I worked for them for 27yrs., so I must have passed it.

CapnHawk, that may have been the case back in 1975 also and I had one of those also. They just said I was exempted because of the degree and I wish they had just posted that so we could just turn our paperwork in when we first arrived there the day before.

[bRiT636]

Another question gents (actually two ), from what I know the passing score is 70, what is considered a good score?
Also, how many points will they add for being enlisted in the Army Reserve?
Thanks in advance.

85 is a good pass, I know for a while any less than 75 was not accepted.

[bRiT636]

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