Request an application pack from the police force in which you would like to work. The force will also send you information that pertains specifically to their Police Initial Recruitment Test.
Complete application for the test.
Study the book "Police Initial Recruitment Test" thoroughly (see Resources). This covers the information that will be on the test.
Study the CD-ROM and take notes to familiarize yourself with the information that you will learn (see Resources). Reading and studying the book and CD-ROM are essential to passing the test.
Review basic spelling and math. Having a high school education under your belt is a plus, but eighth-grade math will suffice. For spelling, you need about the fifth grade level.
Take the mock tests that are in the book "Police Initial Recruitment Test" until you are content with your grade and timing. Allow 30 minutes for each section. The real tests have time limits; each force differs slightly in the test timing. The questions are fairly simple, but you should answer them quickly.