KENTUCKY POLICE OFFICER ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
(KPOEE)
OFFICIAL PRACTICE ASSESSMENT
Total Questions: 100
Time Allotted: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Passing Score: 70% (Department Dependent)
FRONT MATTER & INSTRUCTIONS
This examination is designed to measure the basic skills and aptitudes required to perform the duties of
a law enforcement officer. It is divided into four sections. Read each question carefully and select the
best possible answer.
Sections:
1. Section I: Mathematics (Questions 1–25)
2. Section II: Reading Comprehension (Questions 26–50)
3. Section III: Writing, Grammar, and Spelling (Questions 51–75)
4. Section IV: Deductive Reasoning and Logic (Questions 76–100)
, SECTION I: MATHEMATICS (1-25)
Focused on basic arithmetic, percentages, and word problems relevant to police duties.
1. An officer is traveling at a constant speed of 55 mph. How many miles will the officer travel in 3
hours and 15 minutes? A. 165.00 miles B. 178.75 miles C. 182.25 miles D. 192.50 miles
2. A precinct has a total of 120 officers. If 15% of the officers are on administrative leave, how many
officers are currently active? A. 18 B. 92 C. 102 D. 105
3. A suspect's vehicle was purchased for $24,500. After one year, its value depreciated by 12%. What
is the vehicle's current value? A. $21,560 B. $21,438 C. $22,000 D. $20,850
4. If a fine is $150 plus a 15% court cost surcharge, what is the total amount due? A. $165.00 B.
$172.50 C. $185.00 D. $202.50
5. Solve: 0.75 + 1.25 + 3.50 + 0.10 A. 5.50 B. 5.60 C. 6.00 D. 6.10
6. A patrol beat is 12 miles long. If an officer patrols the beat 4 times during an 8-hour shift, what is the
total mileage? A. 36 miles B. 48 miles C. 96 miles D. 24 miles
7. Convert 2:30 PM to military time. A. 0230 hours B. 1230 hours C. 1430 hours D. 1630 hours
8. An officer recovers stolen jewelry worth $1,200, $850, and $340. What is the average value of the
three items? A. $796.67 B. $810.00 C. $850.00 D. $920.00
9. A suspect runs 200 yards in 30 seconds. What is their speed in yards per minute? A. 400 B. 500 C.
600 D. 800
10. A department budget of $500,000 is increased by 4.5%. What is the new budget? A. $522,500 B.
$545,000 C. $504,500 D. $520,000
(Questions 11-25 involve similar arithmetic operations: fractions, proportions, and basic algebra.)
(KPOEE)
OFFICIAL PRACTICE ASSESSMENT
Total Questions: 100
Time Allotted: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Passing Score: 70% (Department Dependent)
FRONT MATTER & INSTRUCTIONS
This examination is designed to measure the basic skills and aptitudes required to perform the duties of
a law enforcement officer. It is divided into four sections. Read each question carefully and select the
best possible answer.
Sections:
1. Section I: Mathematics (Questions 1–25)
2. Section II: Reading Comprehension (Questions 26–50)
3. Section III: Writing, Grammar, and Spelling (Questions 51–75)
4. Section IV: Deductive Reasoning and Logic (Questions 76–100)
, SECTION I: MATHEMATICS (1-25)
Focused on basic arithmetic, percentages, and word problems relevant to police duties.
1. An officer is traveling at a constant speed of 55 mph. How many miles will the officer travel in 3
hours and 15 minutes? A. 165.00 miles B. 178.75 miles C. 182.25 miles D. 192.50 miles
2. A precinct has a total of 120 officers. If 15% of the officers are on administrative leave, how many
officers are currently active? A. 18 B. 92 C. 102 D. 105
3. A suspect's vehicle was purchased for $24,500. After one year, its value depreciated by 12%. What
is the vehicle's current value? A. $21,560 B. $21,438 C. $22,000 D. $20,850
4. If a fine is $150 plus a 15% court cost surcharge, what is the total amount due? A. $165.00 B.
$172.50 C. $185.00 D. $202.50
5. Solve: 0.75 + 1.25 + 3.50 + 0.10 A. 5.50 B. 5.60 C. 6.00 D. 6.10
6. A patrol beat is 12 miles long. If an officer patrols the beat 4 times during an 8-hour shift, what is the
total mileage? A. 36 miles B. 48 miles C. 96 miles D. 24 miles
7. Convert 2:30 PM to military time. A. 0230 hours B. 1230 hours C. 1430 hours D. 1630 hours
8. An officer recovers stolen jewelry worth $1,200, $850, and $340. What is the average value of the
three items? A. $796.67 B. $810.00 C. $850.00 D. $920.00
9. A suspect runs 200 yards in 30 seconds. What is their speed in yards per minute? A. 400 B. 500 C.
600 D. 800
10. A department budget of $500,000 is increased by 4.5%. What is the new budget? A. $522,500 B.
$545,000 C. $504,500 D. $520,000
(Questions 11-25 involve similar arithmetic operations: fractions, proportions, and basic algebra.)
