WISCONSIN JAIL SCHOOL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2026
First Responder Philosophy - ANSWERSArrive
Assess
Alarm
Evaluate
Enter
Stabilize
Initial medical assessment
Long term monitoring
Communication
Document/debrief
Disturbance Resolution - ANSWERS1) Approach considerations
2) Intervention options
3) Follow-Through considerations
Approach Considerations - ANSWERS-Decision Making
-Tactical Deployment
-Tactical Evaluation
Intervention Options - ANSWERSA. Presence
B. Dialog
C. Control Alternatives
D. Protective Alternatives
E. Deadly Force
Follow Through Considerations - ANSWERS1. Stabilize
2. Monitor/Debrief
3. Search
4. Escort
5. Transport
6. Turn-over/Release
Done - ANSWERSDanger, Overriding concern, No Progress, Escape
, O.I.R - ANSWERSOpening, Information Gathering, Resolution
React - ANSWERSRequest cooperation, Explain reason, Allow choice, Check Decision,
Take action
7 types of searches - ANSWERS1 Visual
2 Frisk or pat search
3 Full body search
4 Custodial search
5 Strip search
6 Body content search
7 Body cavity search
Passive Resistance - ANSWERSNon-threatening and non-compliant behavior
Active Resistance - ANSWERSBehavior which physically counteracts an officers control
efforts and which creates a risk of bodily harm to the officer, subject, and/or other
person
Use of Force Restrictions - ANSWERS1 US Constitution
2 WI State Statutes
3 WI Administrative Code
4 Agency Policy and Training
Deadly Force Definition - ANSWERSThe intentional use of a firearm or other instrument
that creates a high probability of death or great bodily harm
Deadly Force Justification - ANSWERSBehavior which has caused or immediately
threatens to cause death or great bodily harm to you or another person or persons
3 types of EDP - ANSWERS1 Short Term
2 Long Term
3 Chemical Abuser
Imminent Threat Criteria - ANSWERS1 Weapon
2 Intent
3 Delivery System
Hudson vs McMillan - ANSWERSShow that there was a wanton infliction of pain
Graham vs. Connor - ANSWERSObjectively reasonable
Control Theory - ANSWERSa concept that explains the purpose of control and
distinguishes proper police action from what would otherwise be criminal
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2026
First Responder Philosophy - ANSWERSArrive
Assess
Alarm
Evaluate
Enter
Stabilize
Initial medical assessment
Long term monitoring
Communication
Document/debrief
Disturbance Resolution - ANSWERS1) Approach considerations
2) Intervention options
3) Follow-Through considerations
Approach Considerations - ANSWERS-Decision Making
-Tactical Deployment
-Tactical Evaluation
Intervention Options - ANSWERSA. Presence
B. Dialog
C. Control Alternatives
D. Protective Alternatives
E. Deadly Force
Follow Through Considerations - ANSWERS1. Stabilize
2. Monitor/Debrief
3. Search
4. Escort
5. Transport
6. Turn-over/Release
Done - ANSWERSDanger, Overriding concern, No Progress, Escape
, O.I.R - ANSWERSOpening, Information Gathering, Resolution
React - ANSWERSRequest cooperation, Explain reason, Allow choice, Check Decision,
Take action
7 types of searches - ANSWERS1 Visual
2 Frisk or pat search
3 Full body search
4 Custodial search
5 Strip search
6 Body content search
7 Body cavity search
Passive Resistance - ANSWERSNon-threatening and non-compliant behavior
Active Resistance - ANSWERSBehavior which physically counteracts an officers control
efforts and which creates a risk of bodily harm to the officer, subject, and/or other
person
Use of Force Restrictions - ANSWERS1 US Constitution
2 WI State Statutes
3 WI Administrative Code
4 Agency Policy and Training
Deadly Force Definition - ANSWERSThe intentional use of a firearm or other instrument
that creates a high probability of death or great bodily harm
Deadly Force Justification - ANSWERSBehavior which has caused or immediately
threatens to cause death or great bodily harm to you or another person or persons
3 types of EDP - ANSWERS1 Short Term
2 Long Term
3 Chemical Abuser
Imminent Threat Criteria - ANSWERS1 Weapon
2 Intent
3 Delivery System
Hudson vs McMillan - ANSWERSShow that there was a wanton infliction of pain
Graham vs. Connor - ANSWERSObjectively reasonable
Control Theory - ANSWERSa concept that explains the purpose of control and
distinguishes proper police action from what would otherwise be criminal
