I have recently read several poems written by a few retired police officers. To be honest, I was quite surprised at the level of realism and meaning being reflected in the poems. After reading several more police-related poems, I finally realized how these poems can be so beautifully written. Law enforcement officers and police officers [….]

You may already know this, but policing is more than just a career, it is a distinct lifestyle and the people who choose it are dedicated and work hard at protecting others. Does this sound like something you want to do for the rest of your life? Do you know the reasons why you want [….]

It’s true, good cops don’t grow on trees. They don’t just spring into action, ready to go out and do a tough policing job overnight. No, they sweat blood and shed tears to become a cop, and the road to that goal is littered with many hard days’ nights. It’s a tough, hard job that [….]

Congratulations to Tyler H. for winning our Police Ready contest in January 2009. He just scored himself a FREE one-year membership to our Police Ready training system. Congrats Tyler, we hope you enjoy access to our training material to make your lifelong dream of becoming a police officer a reality. Our promotional contest is not [….]

We had explained in an earlier post why Police Ready was charging US dollars (for logistical reasons) even though we are providing training for Ontario police tests. We are glad that you expressed your concerns to us, and we have certainly taken those concerns into consideration, and now Police Ready is happy to announce that [….]

Policing is no easy task, and it certainly wasn’t easier a century ago. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the OPP since its establishment in 1909 and they plan to celebrate and remember their early predecessors in a very special way. In this upcoming February, two OPP officers will travel through five communities in [….]

Too busy to prepare for your upcoming police exam? Need help? SOS will help you! SOS is an acronym the Police Ready team used while we were brainstorming ideas to mentally visualize what an ideal police training system would be like. SOS represents self-directed, on-demand, and self-paced – these are essentially 3 benefits that we [….]

Before attempting your physical exams, be sure to get yourself in shape. You can start by beginning cardiovascular training. Cardiovascular fitness is defined as the ability for your body to deliver oxygen and blood to your muscles. So improving your cardiovascular fitness will let your muscles work for longer periods of time. The only real [….]

Speaking a second language fluently is a definite competitive advantage for police applicants. Each police force has a list of local needs, and language is on top of that list. As a Police Office, you may have the best training and latest equipment, but none of that matters if there exists a communication gap between [….]

Integrity ranks as the most important quality of an officer. The community puts an incredible amount of value to your word. However, the community you serve expects complete honesty from you. Judges and lawyers expect honesty from police officers. Your word as a police officer is your bond and you must ensure you do everything [….]