Illinois Police Exams
The Police Officer Selection Test used in Illinois varies by agency. The most common entry-level test formats are NCJOSI2, NPOST and the NTN FrontLine .
The Chicago Police Officer Exam is now administered online by the testing company Pearson VUE. The exam is the same as the NCJOSI2.
If you are instructed to register for your test with NTN, it means that you will need to prepare for the NTN FrontLine Test which is rapidly growing in popularity.
Smaller agencies in Illinois use an exam called C.O.P.S. Here is how to prepare for the COPS exam.
Quickly locate the exam you need in the following alphabetic list of major agencies. Click on the exam link to learn how best to prepare.
Applicants still need to double check with the agency that this information is still accurate.
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