Beneficial Materials Included with the Course

The New Jersey Law Enforcement Handbook by Larry E. Holtz

The New Jersey Law Enforcement Handbook is the definitive criminal justice reference for New Jersey law enforcement professionals, attorneys practicing criminal law, and criminal justice students. Author and subject matter expert Larry Holtz has compiled all the most relevant primary and case law along with necessary reference materials and guidelines to create this incredibly thorough 3-volume set.   Cases are presented in a question-and-answer format with detailed analyses of the rationale and informative notes, and other materials are presented with copious and thoughtful annotation. Contents are presented in great detail with page numbers and each volume contains a detailed Index at the back so that users can quickly find the information they are looking for. These books are your one-stop, comprehensive source for all the court decisions that regulate police work in New Jersey. Volume 3 also contains a complete and annotated version of the NJ Attorney General Guidelines and Directives.

The Management & Supervision Textbook

A copy of the textbook cited on the New Jersey Civil Service Commission’s Orientation Guide for the Sheriff's Promotional Title Series will be included with the course. 

Study guides and breakdowns of all textbooks

A detailed study guide and breakdown for each textbook cited on the New Jersey Civil Service Commission’s Orientation Guide for the Sheriff’s Officer Promotional Title Series will be included with the course.  The textbook study guides and breakdowns place emphasis on the most important functions performed by Sergeants, Lieutenants and Captains.   

2C Manual and all legal topics on the exam

A New Jersey Title 2C manual and all legal topics appearing in this year’s orientation guide will be prepared and distributed to each participant during the training course.  ESPOS Test Prep provides materials developed by our subject matter expert, Larry E. Holtz, Esq., the author of the New Jersey Law Enforcement Handbook,   The materials will include details on new laws, updates to existing statutes and easy to understand explanations of all relevant statutes and cases.  Our course also provides free legal updates and notifications until the examination is administered.                       

NJ Attorney General Guidelines

The New Jersey Attorney General Guidelines were a new addition to the Sheriff's promotional exam beginning in 2017.  The New Jersey Attorney General Guidelines are provided in Volume 3 of the New Jersey Law Enforcement Handbook.  Our course also provides additional relevant guidelines and directives, including necessary updates.                          

Study guides for all areas of law on the exam

Study guides are included for all areas of the law on the exam in addition to the Title 2C manual and materials on all of the legal topics appearing in this year’s orientation guide.  These unique study aids will improve our participant’s understanding of the legal material while enhancing their retention and their ability to recall information on examination day.      

Practice tests for every section of the exam

Quality practice tests are an essential component of the preparation process.  Participants will receive practice tests in a variety of formats to support the training and materials provided with our course.  Practice tests will be provided for every section of the examination you are preparing for, both in class and electronically.  In addition, our instruction on examination strategies will provide guidance and build confidence specifically intended to enhance your testing proficiency.   

Testable extracts for each textbook

Our unique ability to distinguish highly testable extracts from each textbook will support your understanding and recollection of critical information.  Textbook extracts will be provided in addition to the study guides and breakdowns included with the course.    


All of the classes for the 2020 Sheriff's Promotional Course will be at the The Westwood located at 438 North Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 unless indicated otherwise. ​​We reserve the right to change the location, times and dates of the classes if necessary.

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