New Firefighter Entry Exam To Be Given This Year

I know many of you have family and friends who will be taking the 2026 NJ Fire Entry Exam. The exam is usually given every 2 years and is very competitive. The information that follows here should be of interest to all candidates who will be testing this year. By all...

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...

Ask Dr. Bernstein – CPD Sergeant’s Exam (October Update)

What are the requirements for the rank of sergeant?- Employee Resource E05-05 states that to be eligible to take the examination, all applicants must have completed their probationary period and served an additional two full years as an active career service Chicago...