720 Academy Complete exam material with
verified detailed answers
Introduction:
This document covers a wide range of Wisconsin 720 Academy
Phase 1 exam topics, including law enforcement agencies, criminal
law principles, constitutional rights, and policing strategies. It
provides structured test questions with accurate, detailed answers
on areas such as community policing, use of force, court systems,
and investigative procedures.
The material is comprehensive and designed for exam preparation,
helping students reinforce knowledge through question-based
learning. It aligns closely with certification requirements and
includes both theoretical and applied law enforcement concepts.
Exam Questions and Answers
What are the main functions the Wisconsin Narcotics Bureau? ---
correct precise answer ---Helps stem the flow of drugs within the
state
What are the main functions of the Wisconsin Investigative Services
Bureau? --- correct precise answer ---services as Wisconsin's
liaison to the FBI's violent criminal apprehension program (VICAP).
Also deals with amber alerts
,What are the main functions of the Gaming Enforcement Bureau? --
- correct precise answer ---criminal law enforcement
responsibilities relating to betting, Wisconsin lottery, Indian
gaming, charitable gaming, bingo and illegal gambling
What are the main functions of the Wisconsin Public Integrity
Bureau? --- correct precise answer ---Investigates alleged
violations of the state statue when committed by the public
employees acting in their offical capacity.
Investigates white collar crimes
What are the 5 services Wisconsin State Patrol does? --- correct
precise answer ---- Crash reconstruction
- Commercial Vehicle Inspections
- Criminal interdiction and homeland security
- Aerial surveillance
- Training/local assistance
What are the main functions of the Wisconsin Department? ---
correct precise answer ---Responsible for implementing state and
federal laws that protect and enhance Wisconsin's natural
resources
,What are the three divisions of the DNR? --- correct precise answer
---Conservation and Recreation, Environmental Services and
Management Services
What does Conservation wardens do? --- correct precise answer ---
enforcement authority over wildlife, fish, boating, snowmobiling,
all terrain vehicles, environmental, water regulation, and zoning
What is the duty of a sheriff? --- correct precise answer ---to
"preserve the peace" and to enforce state statues regardless of
municipal boundaries
What chapter is the duties of the sheriff prescribed in? --- correct
precise answer ---Chapter 59
what is the main function of the Wisconsin Department of
Corrections? --- correct precise answer ---protecting the public by
securing serious offenders but also provide programs designed to
assist inmates in managing their lives after their released
What does the law say about municipalities with a population of
5000 or more? --- correct precise answer ---The law requires them
that they must provide police protection services
, How many federally reconized indian tribes are there? --- correct
precise answer ---11
Do tribes have the right to power to govern their people and
territory? --- correct precise answer ---Yes
What is community policing? --- correct precise answer ---a type of
policing that combines traditional aspects of law enforcement with
the prevention measures, problem-solving, community engagement,
and community partnerships
What is the goal of community policing? --- correct precise answer
---to bring the police and the public it serves closer together to
identify and address crime issues
what is the primary resource for community policing? --- correct
precise answer ---Community orientated policing services (COPS)
What is the mission of Community orientated policing services
(COPS)? --- correct precise answer ---to advance public safety
through the practice of community policing
What is Problem-orientated policing (POP)? --- correct precise
answer ---is the identification and analysis of specific crime and