Phase 1 Exam-- 720 Academy QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
1. What kind of tickets do municipal courts handle?: Ordinance violations, monetary fines, jug
tickets and traflc
2. As a law enforcement officer, will you testify at an appeal?: No
3. 1. The person filling the appeals is:
2.The other person is: 1. Appellate
2. Respondent
4. 1. How many judges WI Supreme Court?
2. US Supreme Court?: 1. 7
2. 9
5. What are the 10 mandatory policies required by WI State law?: Use of Force
(66.0511[2])
Citizen Complaint (66.0511[3])
High Speed Pursuit (346.03[6])
Open Record (19.34[1])
Domestic Abuse (968.075[3])
Expander of Jurisdiction (175.40[6][d])
Reposting Abuse (48.981[3][b])
Eyewitness Identification (175.50[2])
Strip Searches (968.255[6])
Oflcer Involved Death (175.47)
6. What elements does the court need to prove someone committed a crime?: 1.
That the crime was committed (every element of crime proven)
2. That the suspect committed the crime
7. When do you use an open ended question in an interview? Close ended
question?: Open ended questions- used to gather information
Closed ended questions should be used only when the witness fails to provide a clear or complete response
8. What type of people that you are interviewing are most likely not to lie?: Neutral
9. Can an attorney invoke your right to silence?: No
10. What are the 3 responses to a Miranda Warning?: Assert the right to silence
Assert the right to an attorney
Waive the rights and agree to answer questions
, Phase 1 Exam-- 720 Academy QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
11. What is the definition of Critical Thinking?: The disciplined art of ensuring that you are using
the best thinking you are capable of in any set of circumstances
12. In firearms, what is the firing cycle?: The first round in fired
The empty casing is extracted from the chamber
The empty casing is ejected from the weapon
The next round in fed into the chamber
13. What stage of Problem Oriented Policing do you identify data?: SARA - Analysis
Stage
14. What are the pros and cons in Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS)?-
: Pros: Community and police involvement and teamwork.
Cons: cost and data showed inettective
15. What is the difference between civil law vs criminal law?: Civil law: 2 independent
parties, preponderance of evidence.
Criminal law: Gov vs Party, beyond reasonable doubt
16. How many appellate districts (State) in WI?: 4 districts
17. Where do you go if your federal case goes to Appeals?: Chicago
18. Police officers file a complaint. What is a complaint?: Written statement listing essential
facts of the ottense and a statement outlining they believe the defendant committed the crime
19. The judge review the complaint and determines if there is: Probable cause
20. What is a discretionary policy vs a ministerial policy?: Discretionary: you have some
choices about how you will complete a task,
includes may and should. Ministerial: tasks you must perform, you have no choice- policy includes will and shall
21. How do you become a municipal judge?: Elected
22. How large does a municipality have to be to get a police dept?
What are the options?: 5,000
Pattern with another agency
Create your own
Contract services with another department
1. What kind of tickets do municipal courts handle?: Ordinance violations, monetary fines, jug
tickets and traflc
2. As a law enforcement officer, will you testify at an appeal?: No
3. 1. The person filling the appeals is:
2.The other person is: 1. Appellate
2. Respondent
4. 1. How many judges WI Supreme Court?
2. US Supreme Court?: 1. 7
2. 9
5. What are the 10 mandatory policies required by WI State law?: Use of Force
(66.0511[2])
Citizen Complaint (66.0511[3])
High Speed Pursuit (346.03[6])
Open Record (19.34[1])
Domestic Abuse (968.075[3])
Expander of Jurisdiction (175.40[6][d])
Reposting Abuse (48.981[3][b])
Eyewitness Identification (175.50[2])
Strip Searches (968.255[6])
Oflcer Involved Death (175.47)
6. What elements does the court need to prove someone committed a crime?: 1.
That the crime was committed (every element of crime proven)
2. That the suspect committed the crime
7. When do you use an open ended question in an interview? Close ended
question?: Open ended questions- used to gather information
Closed ended questions should be used only when the witness fails to provide a clear or complete response
8. What type of people that you are interviewing are most likely not to lie?: Neutral
9. Can an attorney invoke your right to silence?: No
10. What are the 3 responses to a Miranda Warning?: Assert the right to silence
Assert the right to an attorney
Waive the rights and agree to answer questions
, Phase 1 Exam-- 720 Academy QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
11. What is the definition of Critical Thinking?: The disciplined art of ensuring that you are using
the best thinking you are capable of in any set of circumstances
12. In firearms, what is the firing cycle?: The first round in fired
The empty casing is extracted from the chamber
The empty casing is ejected from the weapon
The next round in fed into the chamber
13. What stage of Problem Oriented Policing do you identify data?: SARA - Analysis
Stage
14. What are the pros and cons in Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS)?-
: Pros: Community and police involvement and teamwork.
Cons: cost and data showed inettective
15. What is the difference between civil law vs criminal law?: Civil law: 2 independent
parties, preponderance of evidence.
Criminal law: Gov vs Party, beyond reasonable doubt
16. How many appellate districts (State) in WI?: 4 districts
17. Where do you go if your federal case goes to Appeals?: Chicago
18. Police officers file a complaint. What is a complaint?: Written statement listing essential
facts of the ottense and a statement outlining they believe the defendant committed the crime
19. The judge review the complaint and determines if there is: Probable cause
20. What is a discretionary policy vs a ministerial policy?: Discretionary: you have some
choices about how you will complete a task,
includes may and should. Ministerial: tasks you must perform, you have no choice- policy includes will and shall
21. How do you become a municipal judge?: Elected
22. How large does a municipality have to be to get a police dept?
What are the options?: 5,000
Pattern with another agency
Create your own
Contract services with another department
