Vancouver Police Ethos Testing
All police services and police-related services use aptitude testing in Canada. Even if you can bypass initial intake requirements if you have a degree, later on in the process you will still write an aptitude test for the police service. Vancouver Police Ethos testing is an example of the aptitude test requirement.
Most police tests have similar criteria that are tested; however, Vancouver Police Ethos testing is quite stringent with its content regarding visual perception, memory, written language and editing. Furthermore, the Ethos test uses some mathematics (without a calculator).
It's important to study for this test! Leaving it to chance is risky. Our membership helps hone your language and mathematics skills to make your time more efficient. Additionally, our Ethos Program contains specific visual perception and memory practice material. We custom-create our content to help you score higher.
Testimonials:
"Hi Gillian, I just wanted to say thanks for all the help. I was successful in the final stage, and I’ve accepted a conditional offer from the OPP. Thanks again" February 8, 2026
"Hi Gillian, I'm happy to share that I cleared the 911 interview. I also received the email from CBSA regarding the psych. Thank you!!" February 6, 2026
"I wanted to update you on my progress. I passed the CBSA interview on the first try. They said they were impressed by my OTEE results as well. They told me I'm onto the next stage now, so I'm going to use my coaching for the psych prep next. Thank you for everything!" January 18, 2026
"Yes, I passed the OPP testing and psych. Everything went smoothly just like you taught it. Your program has made everything go much easier and with less stress, knowing what to expect and how to prepare. Thank you! You'll be the first to know when I get the job offer!" January 6th, 2026
"I had my OACP certificate from BEFORE finding you and OPP didn't accept my SIGMA score, so I had to rewrite my SIGMA with them. Using your program, I was able to score high on the testing with them and proceed through thanks to you (I had already passed the interview). I wish more people knew about the fact that you have to score well on the OACP testing, not just write it. I would have taken it more seriously the first time through." January 3, 2026.
"I wish I had found you earlier. The coaching was invaluable and I performed very well on the interview and next is the psych." December 15, 2025
"Hi Gillian, Hope you're doing well. I wanted to share the good news with you. I just got the email today. I passed the CBSA OTEE. It's all thanks to your program and preparation videos that I was able to do so. There's a video where the message is not about luck, it's about having the right preparation. I felt that I was prepared for the test, none of the questions were new or intimidating. I'm so glad I found your website and started preparing for the test. I will purchase the interview and psych program next so I can deliver my best during the interview. I really appreciate your program. Thank you so much again! " November 18, 2025
"Gillian: I would like to thank you for all of your help and excellent materials that you provided throughout my police journey to success. I am now hired and at OPC." November 14, 2025
Client reached out to update me on her success with a major service. She is in the final security stage. She used all of our services, including coaching and the process was smooth from start to finish. She used our testing preparation, interview and psych preparation, and private coaching for the latter two. Congratulations! October 9, 2025
Vancouver Police Ethos Testing Details
Ethos Overview
The Vancouver Police Department Intake Examination assesses practical skill sets that police officers must use on a regular basis while performing their duties. The exam is divided into four modules, is three hours in length, and is marked out of 105. A score of 60% is required to pass.
The Ethos test is oriented heavily towards language skills but includes some mathematics skills (without using a calculator).
The four modules assess the following areas:
- Memory and observation skills (20 marks)
- Writing and editing skills (40 marks)
- Reading comprehension and critical thinking skills (30 marks)
- Summarizing skills (15 marks)
Module 1: Memory and Observation Skills (20 marks)
This module is divided into two sections.For section one, the candidate first reads a police bulletin and memorizes as much information as possible.For section two, the candidate first watches a video detailing a crime in progress. The candidate secondly answers 15 multiple choice questions testing memory and observation skills regarding the video. Finally, the candidate answers 5 multiple-choice questions regarding the police bulletin. (1 mark per question x 20 questions.)
Module 2: Writing and Editing Skills (40 marks)
The candidate works with four passages of text in this section. (10 marks per passage x 4 passages.)The candidate first reads each passage. The candidate secondly identifies the writing errors in the passage by listing the errors. Finally, the candidate rewrites the passage and corrects any mistakes from the original (without creating new errors).
Module 3: Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking (30 marks)
This module consists of three sections. (10 marks per section x 3 sections.)In the first section, the candidate first reads an article. The candidate secondly answers questions about the article in sentence and paragraph form.In the second and third sections, the candidate first reads details about crimes and accident scenes. The candidate secondly answers questions in point form.For all three sections, candidates answer questions using skills such as reading comprehension, critical reasoning, and mathematics.
Module 4: Summarizing Skills (15 marks)
The candidate first reads one police report narrative and secondly writes a written summary that captures the original report's essential message in paragraph form. (15 marks total.)
Conclusion
In summary, the Vancouver Police Ethos testing is not for the faint of heart, and must not be discounted when preparing. Cognitive Results has been dedicated to your police career success since 2005. We continue to create fresh material for our clients and update test programs as the tests are modified or changed. We are here to help!
Testimonials:
"Hi Gillian, I just wanted to say thanks for all the help. I was successful in the final stage, and I’ve accepted a conditional offer from the OPP. Thanks again" February 8, 2026
"Hi Gillian, I'm happy to share that I cleared the 911 interview. I also received the email from CBSA regarding the psych. Thank you!!" February 6, 2026
"I wanted to update you on my progress. I passed the CBSA interview on the first try. They said they were impressed by my OTEE results as well. They told me I'm onto the next stage now, so I'm going to use my coaching for the psych prep next. Thank you for everything!" January 18, 2026
"Yes, I passed the OPP testing and psych. Everything went smoothly just like you taught it. Your program has made everything go much easier and with less stress, knowing what to expect and how to prepare. Thank you! You'll be the first to know when I get the job offer!" January 6th, 2026
"I had my OACP certificate from BEFORE finding you and OPP didn't accept my SIGMA score, so I had to rewrite my SIGMA with them. Using your program, I was able to score high on the testing with them and proceed through thanks to you (I had already passed the interview). I wish more people knew about the fact that you have to score well on the OACP testing, not just write it. I would have taken it more seriously the first time through." January 3, 2026.
"I wish I had found you earlier. The coaching was invaluable and I performed very well on the interview and next is the psych." December 15, 2025
"Hi Gillian, Hope you're doing well. I wanted to share the good news with you. I just got the email today. I passed the CBSA OTEE. It's all thanks to your program and preparation videos that I was able to do so. There's a video where the message is not about luck, it's about having the right preparation. I felt that I was prepared for the test, none of the questions were new or intimidating. I'm so glad I found your website and started preparing for the test. I will purchase the interview and psych program next so I can deliver my best during the interview. I really appreciate your program. Thank you so much again! " November 18, 2025
"Gillian: I would like to thank you for all of your help and excellent materials that you provided throughout my police journey to success. I am now hired and at OPC." November 14, 2025
Client reached out to update me on her success with a major service. She is in the final security stage. She used all of our services, including coaching and the process was smooth from start to finish. She used our testing preparation, interview and psych preparation, and private coaching for the latter two. Congratulations! October 9, 2025
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