While on patrol in a residential district, an officer receives a call for service. Dispatch is reporting that a citizen is having difficulty breathing and there is a 15-minute ETA for the ambulance to arrive. The officer activates his lights and heads to the call. While traveling through the streets, his speeds reach 40 to 45 mph in the 25-mph zone. He intermittently utilizes his siren to move vehicles aside while passing them in a no-passing zone. As he rounds a corner with lights on, a vehicle suddenly pulls out from a side street and the two vehicles collide. [...]

Promotional exams are a necessary component to keeping our profession current and moving in a positive direction. Developing the leaders of tomorrow is one of the most important jobs police executives have today. Exams re-educate officers in various areas, while helping to assess who is most suited for future leadership roles within our agencies. However, with all the benefits associated with the exam, no one likes it or wants to study for it. There’s no sugarcoating it: Reading thousands of pages of material from management books, criminal law, case law and policies isn’t fun. In addition, there’s never a [...]