Bridgeport Detective Exam Prep Course – Become the Investigator You’re Meant to Be
Are you ready to take the next step in your law enforcement career? The Bridgeport Detective Exam Prep Course by J. Harris Academy of Police Training is your key to success. This comprehensive, exam-focused program is designed specifically for Bridgeport Police Officers preparing for promotion to Detective. You’ll gain mastery over the most testable material from Bridgeport Police Department Policy, Connecticut General Statutes, and the industry-leading text Criminal Investigation — all taught through clear explanations, real-world applications, and proven study strategies.
Students receive instant 24/7 access to online resources, including test-taking strategy videos, digital study aids, flashcards, and practice exams — everything needed to perform at your best on the written and oral assessments. Learn investigative techniques, evidence handling, and interview/interrogation strategies while building the confidence to excel on test day and beyond.
Don’t wait — promotions go to those who prepare early. Enroll now to secure early access pricing and position yourself as the next Bridgeport Detective. Start studying today and lead with confidence.
Curriculum
- Welcome Assignment (DO THIS FIRST)
- COURSE BLOG (Make Sure You OPT-in for Marketing to get class information!)
- Orientation Video (Video on Developing Study Strategy, Learning to Highlight and more) (29:59)
- Test Taking Strategy Lesson (Reduce Test-Taker Errors) (54:42)
- How To Use Our Study Materials, Online Class & More (40:47)
- Affiliate/Ambassador Program
- Test Announcement and Information
- Detective Promotional Assessments: What You’re Being Tested On
- The C.A.S.E.F.I.L.E. Response Model for Detectives & Investigators
- SARA Model of Problem Solving - Response Strategy
- The Investigator's Edge: Language that Scores (Developing Canned Statements)
- Instructor Led Coaching Upgrade
- Daily Drill First Example & Process Overview: Robbery with Video
- Daily Drill Example: Domestic Assault With Conflicting Accounts
- Daily Drill Example: Missing Person / High-Risk Juvenile With Digital Footprint
- Daily Drill Example: Domestic violence – reported strangulation + possible firearm + suspect fled
- Daily Drill Example: Suspicious Death / Possible Overdose Homicide
- Missing Children Investigations: Best-Practices Study Guide for Detectives & Investigators
- Robbery: A Detectives Guide to Effective Response
- Death Investigations for Detectives & Investigators
- Death Investigation Assessment
- Response to Hate Crimes & Bias Incidents
- Chapter 1 - In-Class Lecture (59:45)
- Chapter 1 Police Contact
- Chapter 1 Terry Stop
- Chapter 1 Practice Test
- Chapter 2 - In-Class Lecture (8:57)
- Chapter 2 - Identification (15:27)
- Chapter 2 Practice Test
- Chapter 3 - In-Class Lecture (26:22)
- Chapter 3 - Custodial Interrogation, Custody, Interrogation
- Chapter 3 - Warnings, Recording Statements, Waivers
- Chapter 3 Practice Test
- Chapter 4 - In-Class Lecture (55:07)
- Chapter 4 - Plain View
- Chapter 4 - Consent Searches
- Chapter 4 - Motor Vehicle Exception
- Chapter 4 Practice Test
- Chapter 5 - In-Class Lecture (24:55)
- Chapter 5 Practice Test
- Chapter 6 - In-Class Lecture (11:00)
- Chapter 6 Practice Test
- Chapter 7 - In-Class Lecture (11:00)
- Chapter 7 Practice Test
- Body Worn Cameras & Dash Cams (General Notice 20-08)
- Police Badge & Name Tag (P.A./General Notice 20-14)
- General Notice 21-03
- General Notice 21-33
- Crowd Management
- Limits on Consent Searches
- Use of Deadly Force & Chokeholds
- In-Class Lecture (59:42)
- 29-38c. Seizure of firearms and ammunition from person posing risk of imminent personal injury to self or others.
- 53a-8 Criminal Liability for Acts of Another
- TEST - Deadly Force, Strip, Time Limits, UOF
- TEST - Felonies and Misdemeanors
- TEST - Kidnapping, Restraint, Custodial Interference
- TEST - Murder, Assault, and Sex Crimes
- TEST - Search of Persons, Good Samaritan, Commitment
- 2.08 Public Information - Media Relations 2025 (28:40)
- 5.04 Missing/Lost persons 2025
- 5.05 Family Violence Investigations 2025
- 5.15 Report Writing 2025
- 6.01 Criminal Investigations Administration 2025
- 6.02 Criminal Invest Operations (2025)
- 6.03 Collection of Evidence Administration 2025
- 6.04 Collection of Evidence Operations 2025
- 6.05 Property and Evidence Control 2025
- 6.06 Youth Investigations 2025
- 6.07 Sexual Assault Investigations 2025
- 6.09 Eyewitness Identifications 2025
- 6.10 Child Abuse (2025)
- 6.14 Victim/Witness Assistance - Administration (2025)
- 6.15 Victim/Witness Assistance Operation 2025
- 6.17 Interview and Interrogation (2025)
- Red Book Cumulative test # 1
- Red Book Cumulative test # 2
- Red Book Cumulative test # 3
- Red Book Cumulative test # 4
- Red Book Cumulative test # 5
- Red Book Cumulative test # 6
- Criminal Investigation Book - Cumulative Exam 1
- Criminal Investigation Book - Cumulative Exam 2
- Criminal Investigation Book - Cumulative Exam 3
- Scenario Assessment Exam 1