Connecticut Police Chiefs Association

Entry Level Testing Program

~~We  have been pleased with the testing process, which has saved us time and money, resulting in quality candidates for the position of police officer.

Chief Michael Lombardo
Trumbull Police Department

~~I have found CPCA testing program has helped address many problems we encountered when recruiting.  They attract a large pool of candidates;  They handle all testing matters, freeing up personnel for other tasks, and when completed, provide a great candidate pool to choose from.

GARY MACNAMARA
CHIEF OF POLICE
TOWN OF FAIRFIELD, CT.

~~Since its inception the Cromwell Police Department has taken advantage of CPCA testing. By doing so the Department has saved taxpayer dollars, been able to draw from a larger pool of candidates, able to fill vacancies quicker and has been extremely successful in acquiring qualified candidates. To date we are looking at hiring our fifth candidate from a CPCA Entry Level Test.
Very pleased with the service provided by CPCA.

Denise Lamontagne
Chief of Police
Cromwell Police

~~The hiring agency is assured the applicant passed a comprehensive written test which was challenging and fair resulting in a well-qualified candidate for further consideration in the selection process. The review process for selecting a candidate based on the written test score is seamless because all data is available at the touch of a key. There is no cost to the agency. CPCA has provided all Connecticut Police Departments with an indispensable tool in the hiring process.
 
Chief John Gavallas
Watertown Police Department
195 French Street
Watertown, CT. 06795
860-945-5212

--Quote From Christopher Park

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Wear the Badge. Join the Force.

CPCA’s entry level testing program is ready to launch. CPCA will be working in conjunction with PoliceApp.com on this Testing Program, which is a new initiative allowing entry-level police officer applicants to apply for multiple job openings with a single test and fee. This service is open to all CPCA member departments at no cost.  All test dates are listed on PoliceApp.com.  The tests are administered by the Daigle Law Group.

What is important to the candidates?

The value of this program will be directly proportional to the number of participating police departments. Therefore, CPCA is asking those departments that intend on using the program to confirm their commitment.

What does your department need to do to become part of this program?

To confirm your participation:

Please answer the following three questions and email your answers directly to Michael Quadrato: :

  1. Do you intend on using the program? (Y or N)
  2. Do you intend on using the list generated by this program within the next 6 months? (Y or N)
  3. In what month and year do you intend to announce your next recruitment process?

Please provide your contact information (contact person, title, email, phone).

Upon confirmation, PoliceApp.com will also send your department a service agreement that will be necessary for participation. Those departments confirming their participation will be included in CPCA / PoliceApp.com’s initial marketing efforts directed at the 25,000+ account holders onPoliceApp.com.

Questions?

Contact: Mike Quadrato, , (855-720-2777)

 

CPCA Entry Level Police Exam Validation Process

The entry level police exam used by CPCA was constructed by using a job task analysis.  Connecticut Chiefs of Police were surveyed to determine the knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal traits requisite for an entry level police officer.  The results were then computerized in a range of 5 (critical) down to 4 (not important).  A national literary search was then done for correlation purposes.  The Connecticut Police Academy curriculum was reviewed, and based on these facts the entry level test was created.

TEST DATES                                                                              

All tests online - check PoliceApp.com