The specific exam for candidates in Ontario is called the Police Analytical Thinking Inventory or PATI. The exam tests various skills in the PATI including: 1. Map Reading 2. Matching 3. Mathematics 4. Problem Solving 5. Series 6. Syllogisms Some look at the exam and as what is syllogisms? If like me you don’t know [….]

Looking for a new career or just starting out after finishing school or university? Perhaps you might like to think about giving policing a shot. Police work is tough but very rewarding and as you would expect with any reputable organization, recruits are required to take a series of exams. One of these is the [….]

Mounties are known all around the world and are perhaps one of the most iconic symbols of Canada. The glamour associated with the Royal Mounted Police shouldn’t cloud the fact that there are some important prerequisites to joining this illustrious band of law enforcers. So what do you need to have before you apply to [….]

Bob is a friend of mine who used to live in the UK working as a police officer. He met and married a sweet girl from Alberta at a soccer match in Liverpool of all places. In spite of the fact Liverpool is a fun city the pair of them decided to move back to [….]

I was 15 years old when my Dad turned to me and said: “So son what do you want to do with your life?” That was when it struck me that I had absolutely no idea. I was spending my days working towards my exams and the nights hanging out with friends. Not a thought [….]

It was close to 4 am, and we had just finished the paperwork for a domestic dispute.  It had been a busy night, but we were almost done.  The radio was awkwardly quiet; I knew what my partners were thinking…finally…time for a coffee break.  As we sat around a desk in the Constable’s common area, [….]

As I was sitting in the courtroom, I watched a long line of people waiting to speak with the prosecutor. The variety of individuals that attend always amazes me. We were all here for the same reason, to give evidence; most of these people had been charged with a traffic offence. An officer sitting beside [….]

My partner and I were on our way to grab a coffee as we prepared for our night shift.  I’ve never been a coffee drinker, but it helps give me that extra boost of energy for what lies ahead.  Just as we leave the coffee shop, a radio call comes in for an officer in [….]

It was still dark outside when I woke up…the alarm read 4:30 am…time to get ready for work.  I arrived at the station around 5:30 am, and began putting on my uniform.  I have always enjoyed putting on my freshly pressed pants and dark blue shirt, as if I was wearing them for the first [….]

This past week, Haiti was hit by a devastating blow as it was rocked by a tragic earthquake that took the lives of over 50,000 individuals and affected the lives of millions, and those numbers are only expected to rise. In order to support Haiti’s much needed recovery process, we have chosen to donate $20 [….]