Patrol CompanionFree, plain-English guides to the NPPF Step Two legal exam, the police promotion exam for sergeants and inspectors in England and Wales. Exam facts are taken from the College of Policing and show the date they were checked.
Sergeants
Sergeants' promotion examWho can sit it, the format, the 55% pass mark and what to studyHow to pass the sergeants' examA step-by-step revision plan that fits around shifts
Inspectors
Inspectors' promotion examWho can sit it, the format, the 65% pass mark and what to studyHow to pass the inspectors' examA step-by-step revision plan for sergeants
Dates and planning
2027 exam datesRegistration, exam and results dates for both ranksFree NPPF revision plannerDated 8, 12 and 16-week timetables for every 2027 examFree NPPF revision trackerEvery topic with its weighting, and boxes to tick as you revise
Practise and sit mock exams in the app
The Patrol Companion app has practice questions and timed mock exams for the NPPF sergeants' and inspectors' exams and the National Investigators' Exam (NIE). Practise by chapter, focus on your weak spots and track your progress as the exam gets closer.
Revising for a 2027 exam?
The NPPF Step Two crammer notes cover every syllabus area in a 140-page PDF, with topic priorities, quick reference tables and flashcards. Use them alongside the 2027 Blackstone's Police Manuals. £14.98, instant download.