2026 CPD Detective (Part 2) Written Work Sample Assessment Exam Review
DETECTIVE PART 2 WRITTEN ASSESSMENT EXAM
Most of you know by now that the City of Chicago is currently planning to give Part 2 of the Detective’s exam on April 23rd, 2026.
Part 2 will be a Written Work Sample Assessment Exam. The work samples will include items that CPD detectives might have to deal with in a work day. Some items will be things that CPD detectives deal with frequently. Others will include items where it is of critical importance for a CPD detective to handle. Part 2 will be a written, competency-based assessment designed to evaluate specific behavioral and performance-related skills.
In order to prepare police officers for the new detectives promotional part 2 exam, Bernstein Test Prep will be offering a comprehensive paid review course. The course will cover “How to best prepare for the upcoming CPD Detectives promotional exam.” All candidates who are interested in getting a promotion should attend!
TRAINING PLAN
You should know we are very, very familiar with this type of testing! We will begin with an overview of what the part 2 written assessment exam is all about. Although this is the first time this test maker has developed a detectives exam for Chicago, they have done detectives exams throughout the country. We will specifically review which areas the testmaker likes to test. After candidates learn what it is, we will teach a strategy for each part 2 section. The strategy has worked very effectively for our students throughout the United States. Finally, we will practice with in-class assessment test items and score them in class. High probable assessment test areas will be reviewed in every class!
The feedback from our students on our promotional exam review course has been extremely positive. Bernstein students have consistently had the highest scores! Picking the right course for the new test is an important decision. You want to go with a proven winner!
Why should I attend the Part 2 written assessment training program by Bernstein Test Prep?
- You will be shown specifically how to maximize your score on the test by Dr. Jeff Bernstein and his associates, who will provide you with the best answers
- Best results – Our candidates have consistently scored higher on the part 2 written work sample assessment than their competition
- The training and assessment practice exercises you will receive will focus you on the highly testable areas!
- All in-person classes are offered from 9am-1pm and 6pm-10pm and have been rated overall as excellent. The 6pm-10pm class is an exact repeat of the 9am-1pm class. Speak to any CPD Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Commander, Deputy Chief, or Chief!
- Dr. Bernstein and his team of instructors will teach you a specific point scoring strategy for each section of the new multi-part written work sample assessment test.
BEST Training Materials
- You will receive the most updated information as well as strategic tips on how to best handle each assessment test component from Dr. Bernstein!
- Candidates will receive a comprehensive notebook with outstanding part 2 training materials and practice exercises TO TAKE HOME
- Our classes will motivate you to read, study and perform at your highest level, and our information is more accurate, precise, and better than anyones!
Those who attend the Bernstein course will:
- Be fully prepared and will understand exactly how the I/O Solutions part 2 written assessment exam works.
- Develop a winning strategy for approaching the part 2 written assessment exam exercises.
- Practice with written assessment exercises in class, and be shown how to score the maximum amount of points.
- Learn how to respond to ANY part 2 written assessment exam scenarios.
- Receive a comprehensive part 2 notebook and be given online part 2 practice exercises up until the exam.
- Gain the competitive edge on those who choose not to attend!
Course Information (Part 2)
Morning classes: are from 9:00am – 1:00pm
Evening classes: are from 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Students must register for either morning or evening classes (this is just to help with our planning).
Students will then be allowed to attend either the morning or evening class. The evening class is an exact repeat of the morning class.
If you can’t make it to the morning class, you can attend the evening class. If you can’t make the evening class, you can attend the morning class.
★ Part 2 classes will begin in March of 2026.
★ You don’t want to miss out on this career advancement opportunity! This course will sell out. Candidates will be accepted on a first come first served basis. Classes will fill up quick. DON’T BE LEFT OUT! REGISTER TODAY!
Course Fee (Part 2)
- Regular Course Fee – $2,395
(if paid AFTER February 13th, 2026) - Early Registration Course Fee – $2,195
(if paid prior to February 13th, 2026) - Returning Students (Add’l Discount Fee) – $1,995
(if paid prior to February 13th, 2026)
Additional $200 discount for any prior paid class Bernstein students. This additional discount only applies to students that attended one of our prior paid classes for Evidence Technician, Detective or Sergeant. You may select the $1,995 rate if you register prior to February 13th, 2026.
NOTE: Any candidate who pays for the part 2 review and does not pass the part 1 exam, will be refunded the part 2 fee they paid. In the unlikely event of a candidate failing the part 1 exam, a copy of the failure notice for part 1 from the city would be needed to process the refund.
Schedule & Location
Classes will sell out! REGISTER TODAY!
PART 2 COMPREHENSIVE IN-PERSON REVIEW COURSE SCHEDULE
| DATES / DAYS | TENTATIVE TRAINING PLAN * |
|---|---|
| March 6, 2026 Friday |
– Introduction to Part 2 – Written Assessment – Written Assessment Overview / Warm-Up Exercises |
| March 9, 2026 Monday |
– Written Assessment Overview / Warm-Up Exercises – Behavioral Dimensions, Skills, & Abilities |
| March 10, 2026 Tuesday |
Practice Exercises and Review |
| April 7, 2026 Tuesday |
Practice Exercises and Review |
| April 8, 2026 Wednesday |
Practice Exercises and Review |
| April 9, 2026 Thursday |
– Simulated Part 2 Comprehensive Exam # 1 |
| April 13, 2026 Monday |
– Simulated Part 2 Comprehensive Exam # 2 – Make-up class, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
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April 23, 2026
Thursday |
Actual Part 2 Detective Written Assessment Exam
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Convenient Training Locations
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Malcolm X College Auditorium
Morning classes: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Evening classes: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Students must register for either morning or evening classes (this is just to help with our planning).
Students will then be allowed to attend either the morning or evening class. The evening class is an exact repeat of the morning class.