This companion course is designed for law enforcement officers preparing for promotional examinations, based on Everyday Bias by Howard J. Ross. The program supplements study efforts with practice exams, structured study materials, and exam-focused strategies that strengthen both test performance and leadership readiness. Officers will explore how unconscious bias shapes perception, decision-making, and organizational culture, while learning strategies to mitigate its impact in policing. By aligning lessons from Everyday Bias with promotional exam preparation, the course helps officers build the awareness, knowledge, and confidence needed to succeed in written tests, oral boards, and assessment centers, while also preparing them to lead inclusively and effectively in supervisory and command roles.
Everyday Bias (Howard J. Ross) – Law Enforcement Promotional Exam Companion Course
Everyday Bias (Howard J. Ross) – Law Enforcement Promotional Exam Companion Course
This course is a comprehensive companion program for law enforcement officers preparing for promotional examinations, built around Howard J. Ross’s influential text Everyday Bias. Designed to enhance both exam readiness and professional leadership, the program examines how bias influences decision-making and organizational culture within policing.
Participants will explore the nature of unconscious bias, its impact on everyday interactions, and strategies for reducing its influence in law enforcement leadership. The course supplements officer preparation with structured study materials, practice exams, and exam-focused strategies to ensure readiness for written tests, oral boards, and assessment centers.
By integrating bias awareness with exam-focused study, this course equips officers with the knowledge, awareness, and confidence to succeed in their promotional journey while leading teams with fairness, inclusivity, and professionalism.