1.   Q: HOW MUCH DOES TESTING COST?
The total cost of the pre-interview testing is $294.00 (tax included).

2.   Q: HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO RE-TEST?
The initial fee of $294.00 includes all tests in Stage I (PATI, WCT and PREP) and if successful on the first attempt with Stage I testing, Stage II (BPAD, Vision and Hearing) is included.

Applicants will be required to pay a component fee of $67.62 (tax included) when retesting any component of Stage I. Applicants who have successfully retested any component of Stage I and are eligible to proceed to Stage II will be required to pay a component fee of $67.62 for the Stage II testing.

The fee to retest any component of Stage I or II is $67.62.

3.   Q: HOW DO I KNOW IF A PARTICULAR TEST DATE IS STILL AVAILABLE?
If you register on or before our stated deadline for that particular date, you will be guaranteed a seat for that test date.

4.   Q: CAN I RESCHEDULE MY TEST DATE?
Yes, to reschedule your test date, use the on-line rescheduling options or contact the office at 1-800-429-7728 . Please refer to the test dates available on the website for alternate dates. A fee of $25.00 payable at the time of rescheduling by Visa or Master Card is required.

5.   Q: CAN I REGISTER PAST THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE?
Yes, however subject to availability. If we are able to accommodate your late registration you will be charged a $25.00 late registration fee payable upon registration with Visa or Master Card.

6.   Q: WHAT PAYMENT METHODS ARE ACCEPTED?
ATS accepts certified cheques, money orders, VISA and MasterCard payments. ATS does not accept personal cheques.

7.   Q: HOW LONG DOES THE TESTING TAKE?
The entire testing process takes anywhere from 4-6 weeks to complete.  If successful in Stage I, your Stage II test date will be scheduled approximately 3 weeks later.

8.   Q: HOW LONG ARE THE RESULTS VALID FOR?
The PATI/French GATB and WCT results are valid for a period of 3 years, and the PREP is valid for 6 months.  The B-PAD, Vision and Hearing tests (Stage II) are valid for a period of 3 years. 

9.   Q: CAN I WRITE THE TESTS OUTSIDE OF MY AREA?
Yes, you are free to travel to any of our test centre locations regardless of where you reside.

10. Q: I AM TRAVELING QUITE A DISTANCE TO TEST, THEREFORE CAN I COMPLETE BOTH STAGES OF TESTING ON THE SAME DAY?
Yes, if you will be traveling more than 5 hours to the test centre location, ATS will offer you Stage II, providing you meet standard in Stage I.

11. Q: WILL I RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION ON THE TESTS AND PROCESS?
Yes, when you register for a test date, and payment is received in full, we will forward you a confirmation package with more information about the tests, as well as the location, time, and test-day instructions.

12. Q: HOW DO I KNOW THAT I’M REGISTERED?
ATS will mail/email you a confirmation package that includes your test date, registration time, a map, test day instructions and several documents to be completed. If you have not received the confirmation package one week prior to your test date, or unsure if your registration was received, please contact the ATS office.

13. Q: DO I HAVE TO COMPLETE THE DOCUMENTS IN THE CONFIRMATION PACKAGE EACH TIME I TEST?
Yes, it is a requirement of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police - Constable Selection System that all applicants testing or retesting, complete these documents. Failure to complete and submit will result in a delay in the processing of your results.

14. Q: WHERE CAN I USE THE RESULTS (O.A.C.P. CERTIFICATE)?
You can use the results (Certificate) with any Ontario Police Service using the Constable Selection System. The majority of the services in Ontario currently use this system (including Toronto Police and the OPP); however, if there is a specific service you’re interested in, you should contact them to inquire whether they require the O.A.C.P. Certificate.

15. Q: DOES ATS OFFER FEEDBACK ON UNSUCCESSFUL TESTS?
Yes, included in your test results package, is general feedback information and improvement strategies.

16. Q: HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO WAIT IF UNSUCCESSFUL ON THE TESTS?
The first time you do not meet standard with the PATI, French GATB, WCT and/or BPAD, the waiting period to retest is 3 months from your test date.  For each subsequent attempt, the waiting period to retest is 6 months from your test date.

The first time you do not meet standard with the PREP, you are eligible to register immediately and retest within 2 months of your test date. For each subsequent attempt, the waiting period to retest is 2 months from your test date.

Please note: To be eligible to retest the BPAD, all tests of the CSS Pre-Interview Stage I - PATI, WCT and PREP must be valid.

17. Q: HOW DO I REGISTER FOR A TEST DATE?
Registration is available online (through the Registration link) or by calling the ATS office.

18. Q: HOW DO I RESCHEDULE MY TEST DATE?
Rescheduling is available online (through the Reschedule link) or by calling the ATS office.

19. Q: HOW LONG UNTIL I RECEIVE MY RESULTS (CERTIFICATE)?
The results of Stage I (PATI, WCT, PREP) will be mailed to you within 7-10 business days of testing. If successful in all three tests, you will be invited back for Stage II (B-PAD, vision & hearing assessment) approximately three weeks later. After successfully completing Stage II, you will be mailed an O.A.C.P. Certificate of Results within 10-14 business days of your Stage II date.

20. Q: IF I’VE WRITTEN TESTS ELSEWHERE, CAN I USE THESE RESULTS?
If you’ve previously written with Toronto Police Service or Ontario Provincial Police, please forward a copy of your results with your registration.  It is important to keep your file accurate and current.

21. Q: HOW DO I KNOW WHO’S HIRING AT ANY GIVEN TIME?
ATS provides a Recruiting Page on our web site that has postings for positions currently available in Ontario. If there is a specific service you’re interested in that is not listed, you may want to contact them directly to inquire whether they’re hiring, as not all services  advertise on the Internet or advise ATS of every recruiting initiative.

22. Q: WHEN DO I GO TO THE ONTARIO POLICE COLLEGE IN AYLMER?
You will be required to go to the Ontario Police College only AFTER you’ve been hired as a Constable with an Ontario Police Service.

23. Q: HOW LONG IS THE TRAINING AT THE POLICE COLLEGE?
The training at the Ontario Police College lasts for 13 weeks.

24. Q: HOW MUCH DOES ONTARIO POLICE COLLEGE COST?
The Provincial government is charging new recruits at the Ontario Police College $7500.00 (as of January 2005) for recruit training. Collection mechanisms may vary from police service to police service.

25. Q: DO YOU OFFER PRACTICE SESSIONS FOR THE PREP?
ATS does offer PREP practice sessions once a month in the Greater Toronto area (Thornhill). If you are interested in a practice session with ATS you must call the office to schedule a PREP practice, as there are limited spots. You can also contact your local community college and inquire whether they offer this service as many colleges now have the PREP equipment.

26. Q: IF I AM UNSUCCESSFUL IN ONE PORTION OF THE PREP TEST, DO I HAVE TO RETEST BOTH COMPONENTS?
Yes, you must complete the entire PREP test (Pursuit and Shuttle Run).

27. Q: REGARDING THE SHUTTLE RUN, WHAT IS STAGE 6.5?
The way in which the shuttle run test is administered is that the applicants run 4.5 laps of the 20 meters per 1/2 stage.  This means that over the course of the total test, you would be running over the 20 meter course approximately 58 times.  The pace of the test starts out quite slow and then picks up significantly around stage 4.  By stage 5.5, you will be running.  If you wish to train for this test, it's best to jog/run 4 to 5 times a week for at least 25 - 35 minutes.  One other way of determining if you are physically capable of reaching stage 6.5 on the test, you may try to run 1.5 miles (2.4 km) in 11.5 minutes or less.  If you are able to do this, then you should be physically fit enough to successfully pass the shuttle run test.

28. Q: DO YOU OFFER ANY PRACTICE WRITTEN EXAMS?
No, ATS does not offer practice written exams, however you can review the Orientation and Pre-Test Guide for sample questions.