Canadian Police Exam Preparation

In Canada there are four different types of police officers. There are the Provincial Police, the Independent Police agencies, First Nations and Transit police. The RCMP is the provincial police, and in each Province, there may be independent police agencies. In order to join the RCMP or an independent police agency, you need to take an exam. 

Every Province has provincial police, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The RCMP covers the areas in which the other detachments do not. For the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon, there is only the RCMP which covers the federal, territorial, city/municipal and First Nations policing services. To become a RCMP you need to take a written exam. Learn more about the RCMP Entrance Exam.

Each Province has the RCMP, some also have independent agencies. Below is a list of all the Provinces and what kind of police agencies they have.

• In British Columbia, there is the largest contingent of RCMP officers in Canada. They also have city and municipality police as well. The exam that a majority of police services require you to take is a written exam, or the Intake Exam.
   
• In Alberta, there is not only the RCMP Entrance Exam. To become a police officer in Alberta you must take two exams: the Alberta Communication Test (ACT) and the Alberta Police Cognitive Ability Test (APCAT). Both of these exams test your abilities in basic English writing skills and your ability to perform effectively as a police officer. Learn more about the Alberta Police Exams.
  
  
• In Manitoba, each police detachment may require a different exam. The exam may be a Work-Related Education Test & Essay or an exam that tests basic grade-12 knowledge. Preparing for these exams will get you one step closer to becoming an officer. You may also take the RPAB exam to join the RCMP.
  
  
• To become a police officer in Ontario, you will want to join the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). To apply for the OPP you have to earn the OACP Certificate process. The OACP Certificate test is the first step (out of 3) in the application process for the OPP police officer position. The next 2 stages include different and specific job-related exams like driving tests, fitness tests, psychological evaluations, etc. Ontario is also notorious for its CritiCall test, which is used for the evaluation process for the 911 dispatcher position.
  
  
• Not only does Nova Scotia have the RCMP, but they have several police agencies. They each require a written exam. Look to your local police detachment to see which exam they require you to take. The writing exam will most likely assess your knowledge in areas which relate directly to police. It may include some, if not all of the following; Criminal Code, Other Federal Statutes, police tactics/procedures, and case law.
  
  
• In Saskatchewan the police are required to take a written exam. Each detachment may administer a different or same exam. For example, the Saskatoon & Regina police services require you to take the SIGMA exam, which measures skills and abilities in Incident Report Writing, Problem Solving, Oral Proficiency in English and your knowledge of English slang.
  
  
• To join the Quebec, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, or Prince Edward Island police, you will need to look to your local police detachment to see which exam they administer. Preparing for the exam is key to your success in becoming a police officer.

We provide sample questions in common areas found on police exams to prepare you for the exam. Try practicing for the exam with our free police practice test online.

JobTestPrep provides you with test format and content to prepare you for the exam. Our custom made police practice packs will help you get one step closer to becoming a police officer in Canada. We are currently working on a Canada Police Practice Test to fit the specific needs of the Canadian police exams.