2-Week Crash Course Study Plan for Police Entrance Exams
If your police written test is coming up soon and you only have two weeks to prepare, don’t panic! With the right structure and daily focus, you can sharpen your skills and walk in confident on test day.
Most Hawaii law enforcement written exams (including departments like the Honolulu Police Department, Maui Police Department, Kauaʻi Police Department, and Hawaiʻi Police Department) test reading comprehension, grammar and writing skills, logical reasoning, and observation & memory.
Here’s a simple 14-day crash course plan designed for local applicants.
Week 1: Build the Foundation
Day 1 – Understand the Test Format
• Review what sections are tested
• Take one untimed diagnostic practice test
• Identify your weak areas
Day 2 – Reading Comprehension
• Practice reading short passages
• Focus on main idea, detail recall, and inference questions
• Time yourself (simulate pressure)
Day 3 – Grammar & Writing
• Review sentence structure, punctuation, and verb tense
• Practice correcting poorly written report-style sentences
• Focus on clarity and proper wording
Day 4 – Logical Reasoning
• Practice pattern recognition and deduction questions
• Work on eliminating wrong answers quickly
Day 5 – Observation & Memory
• Study a detailed photo for 2 minutes
• Turn it over and write down everything you remember
• Answer memory-based questions
(This section surprises many applicants. Practice helps a lot.)
Day 6 – Mixed Practice (Timed)
• Combine all sections
• Simulate real test timing
• Review every mistake carefully
Day 7 – Review Day
• Go over weak spots
• Rewrite grammar corrections
• Redo missed questions
Rest your brain in the evening. No cramming.
Week 2: Simulate & Sharpen
This week is about speed, confidence, and test strategy.
Day 8 – Full Practice Test (Timed)
Treat it like the real thing:
• No phone
• No distractions
• Strict timing
Day 9 – Review Every Mistake
Don’t just check answers, understand why you missed them.
Day 10 – Reading + Reasoning Drill
Short timed sets (15–20 minutes each).
Day 11 – Observation & Memory Drill
Repeat the 2-minute image method.
Train your brain to notice:
• Clothing details
• Positions of people
• Objects on the ground
• Numbers and signs
Day 12 – Full Practice Test #2 (Timed)
Aim for consistency, not perfection.
Day 13 – Light Review Only
• Quick grammar review
• Light reading
• No heavy studying
Day 14 – Day Before the Exam
Keep it simple:
• Get good sleep
• Stay hydrated
• Eat balanced meals
• Review confidence notes
No cramming.
