STATEMENT ON POLICE SERGEANT LAWSUIT
AND 2010 EXAMINATION PROCESS

March 2010

The United States Department of Justice filed a suit in federal court alleging that the New Jersey Civil Service examination used to test for promotion to Police Sergeant was discriminatory. However, contrary to recent communications circulated among law enforcement personnel, at this point in time, no decisions have been made with respect to changes in test format or test content.  A ranking manager at the Civil Service Commission has told me the testing for 2010, for all ranks is on schedule and will be announced and tested on schedule.  

In particular, the Civil Service Commission is aware of at least one study group that has made a claim that the 2010 Police Sergeant exam will be similar to a product being offered for sale. This claim is purely speculative and does not stem from any decisions made by or information provided by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission.  

The New Jersey Civil Service Commission (NJ CSC) plans to issue an announcement for Police Sergeant in July of 2010 and anticipates testing in the fall. When decisions are made with respect to test content or format, information regarding these changes will be published on this web site and the Commission’s website and will also be provided to PBA and FOP leaders.  

Accurate information is what you need to make an informed decision regarding which study group to attend. The decision to attend test preparation classes and study group sessions are purely personal, and Key Testing & Review wants you to make those decisions based on facts and not on speculation.

Additional information on 2010 course dates, locations,
and materials will be available based on updates from NJ CSC.