Ask Dr. Bernstein – CPD Detective Part 2 Exam 2026

1. If I understand it correctly, If I don’t pass Part 1 (the written qualifying test), I cannot take Part 2. Is that correct? Yes, that is correct. You must earn a sufficiently high score on the Part 1 written qualifying examination in order to advance to Part...

Ask Dr. Bernstein – CPD Detective Part 2 Exam 2026

1. If I understand it correctly, If I don’t pass Part 1 (the written qualifying test), I cannot take Part 2. Is that correct? Yes, that is correct. You must earn a sufficiently high score on the Part 1 written qualifying examination in order to advance to Part...

What’s One Promotion Worth?

The financial impact of a promotion in New Jersey law enforcement can often be substantial. Yet it is sometimes underestimated by officers. For those in roles where promotions include a salary increase, the cumulative benefits over time can be significant, not only in...

New Jersey Firefighter Entry Exam To Be Announced July 1st

The New Jersey Civil Service Commission tentatively plans to give a new firefighter entry exam in the fall of 2024. The new exam is called the Fire Service Aptitude Battery. The content for this multi-part written comprehensive exam includes the following components:...