JAIL ACADEMY PHASE 1 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE 2026-2027
Which administrative code chapter contains the basic standards used to govern a
county jail? - ANSWERS302.31
3 characteristics that define a professional - ANSWERSBody of knowledge,
professional attitude, specific skills
3 main goals of a county jail - ANSWERSDeterrance, punishment, incapacitation
State of WI department that inspects jails - ANSWERSDepartment of Corrections
Division of Adult Institutions (DOC DAI)
Used by federal courts to establish standards for prisoner rights - ANSWERS4th, 8th,
and 14th amendments
Document needed in order for a facility to house juvenile offenders in custody -
ANSWERSDOC 346.04
What does WI Administrative Code chapter 302.31 contain? - ANSWERSThe basic
standards that govern county jails
Communicating verbally with inmates, staff, and visitors is a ____________ skill? -
ANSWERSMandatory
What is the first thing you should do as an officer responding to an alleged PREA
violation? - ANSWERSAssess the situation, separate victim and alleged offender,
preserve any evidence.
Where is the preferred escort positioning? - ANSWERSThe two and a half
What does PREA stand for? - ANSWERSPrison Rape Elimination Act
What is a boxer stance, shoulder shift, hand set, target glance, and thousand yard stare
considered to be? - ANSWERSPre-attack postures
What are the three categories of force? - ANSWERS1. A trained technique
2. A dynamic application of a trained technique
3. Not trained but justified under the circumstances.
, What is the main objective when using force? - ANSWERSTo achieve and maintain
control of subjects
To remain alert, be decisive, and having a pre-planned practice response are the three
steps in what? - ANSWERSTactical Evaluation
What does proper police action balance? - ANSWERSSafety and efficiency
What is not a 50/50 proposition? - ANSWERSControl
What is control? - ANSWERSA perception based on an officer's training, experience,
and the fact situation.
What does POSC stand for? - ANSWERSPrinciples Of Subject Control
What is the definition of POSC? - ANSWERSA system of verbalization skills coupled
with physical alternatives.
When can officers use force? - ANSWERSTo gain control, to protect themselves or
others, to prevent escape, to move an inmate from one location to another, to prevent
self harm, to prevent damage to property.
Age, size, relative strength, and skill level are examples of what? -
ANSWERSOfficer/subject factor
What does the acronym OIR stand for? - ANSWERSOpening
Information Gathering
Resolution
What does the acronym DONE stand for? - ANSWERSDanger
Overriding concern
No progress
Escape
What kind of behavior is non-threatening but non-compliant? - ANSWERSPassive
Resistance
What kind of behavior physically counteracts an officer's control efforts and creates a
risk of bodily harm to all parties involved? - ANSWERSActive Resistance
What four things create restrictions to use of force? - ANSWERS- The Use Constitution
- Wisconsin State Statutes
- Wisconsin Administrative Code
- Agency policy and training
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE 2026-2027
Which administrative code chapter contains the basic standards used to govern a
county jail? - ANSWERS302.31
3 characteristics that define a professional - ANSWERSBody of knowledge,
professional attitude, specific skills
3 main goals of a county jail - ANSWERSDeterrance, punishment, incapacitation
State of WI department that inspects jails - ANSWERSDepartment of Corrections
Division of Adult Institutions (DOC DAI)
Used by federal courts to establish standards for prisoner rights - ANSWERS4th, 8th,
and 14th amendments
Document needed in order for a facility to house juvenile offenders in custody -
ANSWERSDOC 346.04
What does WI Administrative Code chapter 302.31 contain? - ANSWERSThe basic
standards that govern county jails
Communicating verbally with inmates, staff, and visitors is a ____________ skill? -
ANSWERSMandatory
What is the first thing you should do as an officer responding to an alleged PREA
violation? - ANSWERSAssess the situation, separate victim and alleged offender,
preserve any evidence.
Where is the preferred escort positioning? - ANSWERSThe two and a half
What does PREA stand for? - ANSWERSPrison Rape Elimination Act
What is a boxer stance, shoulder shift, hand set, target glance, and thousand yard stare
considered to be? - ANSWERSPre-attack postures
What are the three categories of force? - ANSWERS1. A trained technique
2. A dynamic application of a trained technique
3. Not trained but justified under the circumstances.
, What is the main objective when using force? - ANSWERSTo achieve and maintain
control of subjects
To remain alert, be decisive, and having a pre-planned practice response are the three
steps in what? - ANSWERSTactical Evaluation
What does proper police action balance? - ANSWERSSafety and efficiency
What is not a 50/50 proposition? - ANSWERSControl
What is control? - ANSWERSA perception based on an officer's training, experience,
and the fact situation.
What does POSC stand for? - ANSWERSPrinciples Of Subject Control
What is the definition of POSC? - ANSWERSA system of verbalization skills coupled
with physical alternatives.
When can officers use force? - ANSWERSTo gain control, to protect themselves or
others, to prevent escape, to move an inmate from one location to another, to prevent
self harm, to prevent damage to property.
Age, size, relative strength, and skill level are examples of what? -
ANSWERSOfficer/subject factor
What does the acronym OIR stand for? - ANSWERSOpening
Information Gathering
Resolution
What does the acronym DONE stand for? - ANSWERSDanger
Overriding concern
No progress
Escape
What kind of behavior is non-threatening but non-compliant? - ANSWERSPassive
Resistance
What kind of behavior physically counteracts an officer's control efforts and creates a
risk of bodily harm to all parties involved? - ANSWERSActive Resistance
What four things create restrictions to use of force? - ANSWERS- The Use Constitution
- Wisconsin State Statutes
- Wisconsin Administrative Code
- Agency policy and training
