National Testing Network
Provides standardized entry-level testing for law enforcement, fire, and corrections agencies to streamline the hiring process for applicants.
About This Resource
The National Testing Network (NTN) provides standardized entry-level testing for law enforcement applicants, used by police departments nationwide to assess candidate qualifications. The NTN test measures reading comprehension, mechanical reasoning, verbal reasoning, and situational judgment. Using a standardized test like NTN helps police departments fairly and objectively evaluate all candidates against the same criteria. Many major police departments use NTN testing as the first step in their hiring process. Scoring well on NTN is often required to advance to interviews and subsequent testing. Preparing specifically for the NTN format and content types significantly improves your score.
How to Use This Resource
Identify departments in your target area that use NTN testing. Register for the NTN test through their website and schedule your exam. Use NTN's official practice tests to become familiar with test format and question types. Study mechanics, reading comprehension, and situational judgment. Practice time management since the test is timed. Get adequate sleep and arrive early on test day. Once you've taken the test, review your score report to understand your performance. If unsatisfied with your score, register again if the department allows retesting. Use a strong NTN score as an advantage in your hiring process.
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