Phase 1 Exam-- 720 Academy (Wisconsin),Wisconsin Police Academy Phase 2
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Sample Questions COMBINATION examination 2025 -2026 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+
Wisconsin LE Academy Phase 1 Sample Questions
All specific requirements for law enforcement agencies to have certain
mandatory policies are found in what?
Wisconsin State Statutes
Officers will terminate vehicle pursuits when the fleeing vehicle is no longer in
sight. Ministerial or Discretionary?
Ministerial
During non-high risk vehicle contacts, officers will approach the subject
vehicle from the left. Ministerial or Discretionary?
Ministerial
When a fleeing vehicle is no longer in sight, an officer may use discretion on
whether or not to terminate the pursuit. Ministerial or Discretionary?
Discretionary
A detailed description of how policies are to be accomplished. It specifies the
steps to be taken
Procedure
What are the mandatory policies required by the State of Wisconsin?
Use of force
Citizen complaint
High speed pursuits
Open records requests
Domestic abuse
Expander of jurisdiction
Reporting abuse
Eyewitness identification
Strip searches
Officer involved death
As an officer, what things do you need to do to not get sued?
Stay within what you are trained and within the law and policy
If you don't follow policy, what can happen?
You may be disciplined up to and including termination and sued
What kind of cases do municipal courts hear?
Hear cases on ordinance violation, non-criminal traffic, juvenile violations
Can you get a public defender in municipal court?
No
How do circuit court judges get their jobs?
Judges are elected every 6 years. Must have been an attorney for 5 years
,How do municipal court judges and commissioners get their jobs?
Judges are elected. Do not have to be attorneys
Wisconsin Circuit Courts have original jurisdiction in all
Civil and criminal matters
How do federal court justices get their job?
Appointed by the President of the United States
If you have a subpoena for federal court where might the courthouse be?
Madison, WI
IF a case goes to the federal court of appeals where are you going now?
Chicago, IL
When an appeals court reviews a lower court's findings (case) what does it
do? Who has to be there?
It corrects errors. Lawyers and Judges need to be there
The Criminal Justice Information Services Division of the FBI manages a
computerized index of criminal justice information such as criminal record
history information, fugitives, stolen properties and missing persons. What is
this system called?
NCIC (National Crime Information Center)
Which agency ensures border security against terrorists and other criminals,
while facilitating legitimate trade and travel?
US Customs and Border Protection
What are the duties of the sheriff and/or his deputies?
In charge of the jail, keep an exact register of people in jail, attend to the circuit court,
serve and execute writs, processes and orders
What is the jurisdiction of a sheriff's deputy?
Sheriff's deputies have jurisdiction within a county
Is the State Patrol part of WIS DOJ/DCI?
No
What agency has inspectors that focus on federal and state safety
requirements for large trucks and commercial motor vehicles?
State Patrol
How many folks have to live in a town for it to be mandatory for police
services?
5,000
How can police departments be provided to a municipality?
1. Create their own
2. Joint Department with another municipality
3. Contract Service to another agency
What are the 3 Traditional Professions?
Medical
Law
Theology
In conjunction with the other three traditional professions, was added, which
was a gateway for policing to be a profession
Military Officer
The WI Constitution authorizes the creation of municipal courts. Who did the
state legislature leave this decision up to? (Whether they want a municipal
court)
Each municipality
What is the highest court called?
,US Supreme Court
Document submitted to a judge by LEO to determine if there is Probable Cause
that the offense was committed by the accused
Criminal Complaint Document
Which courts are divorces settled in? Federal?
No, Civil Court
What are the 3 branches of the federal government? Which one creates a
system of federal courts?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial (Creates system of federal courts)
Appeals courts may review the federal findings of the trial court or agency but
will overturn a decision on factual grounds only if the findings were
Clearly Erroneous
In Appellate court. Who is the party that opposes the appeal?
Respondent
In Appellate court. Who is the party that files the notice of the appeal?
Appellant
What does the US Marshals Service do?
Federal Courts and witness protection
An armed security guard who travels incognito on certain commercial flights,
trained to take action in the event of a hijacking or other violent criminal act on
a flight. They are not a part of the US Marshall's Service
Air Marshall
Which department takes the lead in the enforcement of federal laws?
Justice Department
The Officer of the Sheriff is created by
The State Constitution
Who serves papers (processes, writs, orders?)
Sheriff
The Department of Corrections provides detailed offender information to law
enforcement personnel through the locator feature on which website?
WILENET
Who enforces laws in state parks?
DNR
Which government body works with the chief to oversee the department?
Police and Fire Commission
How can a patrol officer improve community relations?
-Interact with the community
-be visible in the community
-build relations
-educate public about Law Enforcement
Problem oriented policing is a policing strategy that
Focuses on identifying the recurring crime problem in an area
What does SARA stand for?
Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment
What does the "Response" in SARA refer to?
Implementing strategies to come up with a solution to the problem
There is an increase in juvenile crime/violations at the local state park.
Scanning revealed that the violations occur at lunch time on school days.
, Fights, CDTP, Graffiti, drinking, smoking, and bad language. The
neighborhood has many small children... Who are the stakeholders? What are
some solutions?
-Stakeholders: neighbors, individuals enjoying the park, small children, the park
itself.
-Solutions: Talk with the schools about implementing a closed campus lunch. Get the
resource officer involved with watching the kids/dealing with the kids that are deviant
in the park at lunch. Get the kids to clean up the areas that they have defaced.
What is the point of Broken Windows?
The point of Broken Windows theory is that if small problems are left unchecked,
they then turn into large problems. (If one window is broken, the rest will eventually
become broken)
New family moves into town, they're quiet, don't interact with the neighbors,
always coming/going, UPS makes numerous deliveries, neighbors are
suspicious and it is pre-COVID... What policing strategy would you use to see
if there is something going on?
Community policing strategy
What is the point of the community and police working together?
When the community and the police work together, they are better able to discover
problems and/or behaviors that are suspicious or a problem. Once the issue is
discovered, the police are informed and it can be dealt with. If the police deal with a
problem that the community points out, it in turn builds trust in that relationship. With
that trust, more crimes are reported and therefore solved and/or prevented.
In Problem Oriented policing, in order for it to be considered a problem, how
many incidents have to occur?
There is no specific number of incidents that must occur, but it must provoke a
response, either from law enforcement, the community, or both.
In which step of SARA do you determine how data will be gathered and
reported?
Analyze
The coordinator of the senior center calls you... several of the seniors have
received calls about their bank accounts, soliciting personal information. What
should/could you do?
Advise seniors in person that it is a scam and not to give any personal information to
anyone over the phone to any number that they do not recognize. If the same
number has been calling the individuals, investigate the number further
What policing strategy has a system to acknowledge and organize what crime
has occurred in the community?
Compstat
Which document provides the authority for law enforcement in the US based
on a social contract?
US Constitution
What are the four basic elements of communication?
Sender
Message
Receiver
Atmosphere
What should you do to let someone else know that you heard what they said?
Paraphrase what they said back to them, confirm understanding, respond to feelings
test,Phase 1 Wisconsin Police Academy&Wisconsin LE Academy Phase 1
Sample Questions COMBINATION examination 2025 -2026 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+
Wisconsin LE Academy Phase 1 Sample Questions
All specific requirements for law enforcement agencies to have certain
mandatory policies are found in what?
Wisconsin State Statutes
Officers will terminate vehicle pursuits when the fleeing vehicle is no longer in
sight. Ministerial or Discretionary?
Ministerial
During non-high risk vehicle contacts, officers will approach the subject
vehicle from the left. Ministerial or Discretionary?
Ministerial
When a fleeing vehicle is no longer in sight, an officer may use discretion on
whether or not to terminate the pursuit. Ministerial or Discretionary?
Discretionary
A detailed description of how policies are to be accomplished. It specifies the
steps to be taken
Procedure
What are the mandatory policies required by the State of Wisconsin?
Use of force
Citizen complaint
High speed pursuits
Open records requests
Domestic abuse
Expander of jurisdiction
Reporting abuse
Eyewitness identification
Strip searches
Officer involved death
As an officer, what things do you need to do to not get sued?
Stay within what you are trained and within the law and policy
If you don't follow policy, what can happen?
You may be disciplined up to and including termination and sued
What kind of cases do municipal courts hear?
Hear cases on ordinance violation, non-criminal traffic, juvenile violations
Can you get a public defender in municipal court?
No
How do circuit court judges get their jobs?
Judges are elected every 6 years. Must have been an attorney for 5 years
,How do municipal court judges and commissioners get their jobs?
Judges are elected. Do not have to be attorneys
Wisconsin Circuit Courts have original jurisdiction in all
Civil and criminal matters
How do federal court justices get their job?
Appointed by the President of the United States
If you have a subpoena for federal court where might the courthouse be?
Madison, WI
IF a case goes to the federal court of appeals where are you going now?
Chicago, IL
When an appeals court reviews a lower court's findings (case) what does it
do? Who has to be there?
It corrects errors. Lawyers and Judges need to be there
The Criminal Justice Information Services Division of the FBI manages a
computerized index of criminal justice information such as criminal record
history information, fugitives, stolen properties and missing persons. What is
this system called?
NCIC (National Crime Information Center)
Which agency ensures border security against terrorists and other criminals,
while facilitating legitimate trade and travel?
US Customs and Border Protection
What are the duties of the sheriff and/or his deputies?
In charge of the jail, keep an exact register of people in jail, attend to the circuit court,
serve and execute writs, processes and orders
What is the jurisdiction of a sheriff's deputy?
Sheriff's deputies have jurisdiction within a county
Is the State Patrol part of WIS DOJ/DCI?
No
What agency has inspectors that focus on federal and state safety
requirements for large trucks and commercial motor vehicles?
State Patrol
How many folks have to live in a town for it to be mandatory for police
services?
5,000
How can police departments be provided to a municipality?
1. Create their own
2. Joint Department with another municipality
3. Contract Service to another agency
What are the 3 Traditional Professions?
Medical
Law
Theology
In conjunction with the other three traditional professions, was added, which
was a gateway for policing to be a profession
Military Officer
The WI Constitution authorizes the creation of municipal courts. Who did the
state legislature leave this decision up to? (Whether they want a municipal
court)
Each municipality
What is the highest court called?
,US Supreme Court
Document submitted to a judge by LEO to determine if there is Probable Cause
that the offense was committed by the accused
Criminal Complaint Document
Which courts are divorces settled in? Federal?
No, Civil Court
What are the 3 branches of the federal government? Which one creates a
system of federal courts?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial (Creates system of federal courts)
Appeals courts may review the federal findings of the trial court or agency but
will overturn a decision on factual grounds only if the findings were
Clearly Erroneous
In Appellate court. Who is the party that opposes the appeal?
Respondent
In Appellate court. Who is the party that files the notice of the appeal?
Appellant
What does the US Marshals Service do?
Federal Courts and witness protection
An armed security guard who travels incognito on certain commercial flights,
trained to take action in the event of a hijacking or other violent criminal act on
a flight. They are not a part of the US Marshall's Service
Air Marshall
Which department takes the lead in the enforcement of federal laws?
Justice Department
The Officer of the Sheriff is created by
The State Constitution
Who serves papers (processes, writs, orders?)
Sheriff
The Department of Corrections provides detailed offender information to law
enforcement personnel through the locator feature on which website?
WILENET
Who enforces laws in state parks?
DNR
Which government body works with the chief to oversee the department?
Police and Fire Commission
How can a patrol officer improve community relations?
-Interact with the community
-be visible in the community
-build relations
-educate public about Law Enforcement
Problem oriented policing is a policing strategy that
Focuses on identifying the recurring crime problem in an area
What does SARA stand for?
Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment
What does the "Response" in SARA refer to?
Implementing strategies to come up with a solution to the problem
There is an increase in juvenile crime/violations at the local state park.
Scanning revealed that the violations occur at lunch time on school days.
, Fights, CDTP, Graffiti, drinking, smoking, and bad language. The
neighborhood has many small children... Who are the stakeholders? What are
some solutions?
-Stakeholders: neighbors, individuals enjoying the park, small children, the park
itself.
-Solutions: Talk with the schools about implementing a closed campus lunch. Get the
resource officer involved with watching the kids/dealing with the kids that are deviant
in the park at lunch. Get the kids to clean up the areas that they have defaced.
What is the point of Broken Windows?
The point of Broken Windows theory is that if small problems are left unchecked,
they then turn into large problems. (If one window is broken, the rest will eventually
become broken)
New family moves into town, they're quiet, don't interact with the neighbors,
always coming/going, UPS makes numerous deliveries, neighbors are
suspicious and it is pre-COVID... What policing strategy would you use to see
if there is something going on?
Community policing strategy
What is the point of the community and police working together?
When the community and the police work together, they are better able to discover
problems and/or behaviors that are suspicious or a problem. Once the issue is
discovered, the police are informed and it can be dealt with. If the police deal with a
problem that the community points out, it in turn builds trust in that relationship. With
that trust, more crimes are reported and therefore solved and/or prevented.
In Problem Oriented policing, in order for it to be considered a problem, how
many incidents have to occur?
There is no specific number of incidents that must occur, but it must provoke a
response, either from law enforcement, the community, or both.
In which step of SARA do you determine how data will be gathered and
reported?
Analyze
The coordinator of the senior center calls you... several of the seniors have
received calls about their bank accounts, soliciting personal information. What
should/could you do?
Advise seniors in person that it is a scam and not to give any personal information to
anyone over the phone to any number that they do not recognize. If the same
number has been calling the individuals, investigate the number further
What policing strategy has a system to acknowledge and organize what crime
has occurred in the community?
Compstat
Which document provides the authority for law enforcement in the US based
on a social contract?
US Constitution
What are the four basic elements of communication?
Sender
Message
Receiver
Atmosphere
What should you do to let someone else know that you heard what they said?
Paraphrase what they said back to them, confirm understanding, respond to feelings
