It's never too early to begin preparing for the 2024 test cycle.
I've finished updating all of the General Order questions issued to date, and will continue to make updates up to the date that the test is announced.
Once you sign up and are approved, you should be able to register and log in at test.bluelineadvances.com. You may need to clear your browser cache if it doesn't work at first. If it continues not to work, let me know and we'll get it figured out. If you get the error message that "Sarge hasn't added you to the rolls" when you try to register after your approval email, let me know. The website works best on a desktop with a modern browser like Chrome, but it should work fairly well on tablet or mobile. If you have trouble with an older device, let me know and I'll see what I can do.
If you start a test, you don't have to finish it immediately. You can go back via "Test List" and check both your completed and in-progress tests. If you click on an in-progress test, it will place you on your first unanswered question. It saves automatically each time you answer a question, so you can just close the window if you want to pause.
When you take your first few tests, do not get discouraged. At this stage in the game, 50% is a normal score. Some questions were designed to be especially difficult. The testing companies like to play games with their tests where you are asked to "choose the best answer", meaning that more than one answer may appear correct, but you should choose the one that comes directly from that section of material. Some questions are designed with this in mind. If you miss a question and can't understand why, go to that General Order and read it carefully. the correct answer may depend on a single word (or lack thereof).
Best of luck to everyone! Promotional tests with HPD are known to be one of the most competitive processes among police departments nationwide. That is a testament to the hard work that all of you put into studying and preparing. If you are committing to the sacrifices that you will need to make to promote, then go all in. Understand that it will be frustrating at times, and is not fun, but it will be worth it in the end. Reach out to me if you have any questions, issues, or just need an encouraging word.
~Bryan Bennett
I've finished updating all of the General Order questions issued to date, and will continue to make updates up to the date that the test is announced.
Once you sign up and are approved, you should be able to register and log in at test.bluelineadvances.com. You may need to clear your browser cache if it doesn't work at first. If it continues not to work, let me know and we'll get it figured out. If you get the error message that "Sarge hasn't added you to the rolls" when you try to register after your approval email, let me know. The website works best on a desktop with a modern browser like Chrome, but it should work fairly well on tablet or mobile. If you have trouble with an older device, let me know and I'll see what I can do.
If you start a test, you don't have to finish it immediately. You can go back via "Test List" and check both your completed and in-progress tests. If you click on an in-progress test, it will place you on your first unanswered question. It saves automatically each time you answer a question, so you can just close the window if you want to pause.
When you take your first few tests, do not get discouraged. At this stage in the game, 50% is a normal score. Some questions were designed to be especially difficult. The testing companies like to play games with their tests where you are asked to "choose the best answer", meaning that more than one answer may appear correct, but you should choose the one that comes directly from that section of material. Some questions are designed with this in mind. If you miss a question and can't understand why, go to that General Order and read it carefully. the correct answer may depend on a single word (or lack thereof).
Best of luck to everyone! Promotional tests with HPD are known to be one of the most competitive processes among police departments nationwide. That is a testament to the hard work that all of you put into studying and preparing. If you are committing to the sacrifices that you will need to make to promote, then go all in. Understand that it will be frustrating at times, and is not fun, but it will be worth it in the end. Reach out to me if you have any questions, issues, or just need an encouraging word.
~Bryan Bennett
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