WISCONSIN LE ACADEMY PHASE 1 SAMPLE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST 2025-2026
EXAM UPDATE
How do federal court justices get their job? - Answer-Appointed by the
President of the United States
If you have a subpoena for federal court where might the courthouse
be? - Answer-Madison, WI
IF a case goes to the federal court of appeals where are you going now?
- Answer-Chicago, IL
When an appeals court reviews a lower court's findings (case) what
does it do? Who has to be there? - Answer-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? - Answer-NCIC (National Crime
Information Center)
Which agency ensures border security against terrorists and other
criminals, while facilitating legitimate trade and travel? - Answer-US
Customs and Border Protection
, What are the duties of the sheriff and/or his deputies? - Answer-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? - Answer-Sheriff's
deputies have jurisdiction within a county
Is the State Patrol part of WIS DOJ/DCI? - Answer-No
What agency has inspectors that focus on federal and state safety
requirements for large trucks and commercial motor vehicles? - Answer-
State Patrol
How many folks have to live in a town for it to be mandatory for police
services? - Answer-5,000
How can police departments be provided to a municipality? - Answer-1.
Create their own
2. Joint Department with another municipality
3. Contract Service to another agency
What are the 3 Traditional Professions? - Answer-Medical
Law
Theology
,In conjunction with the other three traditional professions, was added,
which was a gateway for policing to be a profession - Answer-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) - Answer-Each municipality
What is the highest court called? - Answer-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 -
Answer-Criminal Complaint Document
Which courts are divorces settled in? Federal? - Answer-No, Civil
Court
What are the 3 branches of the federal government? Which one creates
a system of federal courts? - Answer-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 - Answer-Clearly Erroneous
, In Appellate court. Who is the party that opposes the appeal? - Answer-
Respondent
In Appellate court. Who is the party that files the notice of the appeal? -
Answer-Appellant
What does the US Marshals Service do? - Answer-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
- Answer-Air Marshall
Which department takes the lead in the enforcement of federal laws? -
Answer-Justice Department
The Officer of the Sheriff is created by - Answer-The State Constitution
Who serves papers (processes, writs, orders?) - Answer-Sheriff
The Department of Corrections provides detailed offender information
to law enforcement personnel through the locator feature on which
website? - Answer-WILENET
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST 2025-2026
EXAM UPDATE
How do federal court justices get their job? - Answer-Appointed by the
President of the United States
If you have a subpoena for federal court where might the courthouse
be? - Answer-Madison, WI
IF a case goes to the federal court of appeals where are you going now?
- Answer-Chicago, IL
When an appeals court reviews a lower court's findings (case) what
does it do? Who has to be there? - Answer-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? - Answer-NCIC (National Crime
Information Center)
Which agency ensures border security against terrorists and other
criminals, while facilitating legitimate trade and travel? - Answer-US
Customs and Border Protection
, What are the duties of the sheriff and/or his deputies? - Answer-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? - Answer-Sheriff's
deputies have jurisdiction within a county
Is the State Patrol part of WIS DOJ/DCI? - Answer-No
What agency has inspectors that focus on federal and state safety
requirements for large trucks and commercial motor vehicles? - Answer-
State Patrol
How many folks have to live in a town for it to be mandatory for police
services? - Answer-5,000
How can police departments be provided to a municipality? - Answer-1.
Create their own
2. Joint Department with another municipality
3. Contract Service to another agency
What are the 3 Traditional Professions? - Answer-Medical
Law
Theology
,In conjunction with the other three traditional professions, was added,
which was a gateway for policing to be a profession - Answer-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) - Answer-Each municipality
What is the highest court called? - Answer-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 -
Answer-Criminal Complaint Document
Which courts are divorces settled in? Federal? - Answer-No, Civil
Court
What are the 3 branches of the federal government? Which one creates
a system of federal courts? - Answer-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 - Answer-Clearly Erroneous
, In Appellate court. Who is the party that opposes the appeal? - Answer-
Respondent
In Appellate court. Who is the party that files the notice of the appeal? -
Answer-Appellant
What does the US Marshals Service do? - Answer-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
- Answer-Air Marshall
Which department takes the lead in the enforcement of federal laws? -
Answer-Justice Department
The Officer of the Sheriff is created by - Answer-The State Constitution
Who serves papers (processes, writs, orders?) - Answer-Sheriff
The Department of Corrections provides detailed offender information
to law enforcement personnel through the locator feature on which
website? - Answer-WILENET
