Phase 1 Exam-- 720 Academy Questions
and Answers 2026
What kind of tickets do municipal courts handle? - Correct answer-Ordinance
violations, monetary fines, jug (underage) tickets and traffic
As a law enforcement officer, will you testify at an appeal? - Correct answer-No
1. The person filling the appeals is:
2.The other person is - Correct answer-1. Appellate
2. Respondent
1. How many judges WI Supreme Court?
2. US Supreme Court? - Correct answer-1. 7
2. 9
What are the 10 mandatory policies required by WI State law? - Correct answer-
Use of Force (66.0511[2])
Citizen Complaint (66.0511[3])
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,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])
Officer Involved Death (175.47)
What elements does the court need to prove someone committed a crime? - Correct
answer-1. That the crime was committed (every element of crime proven)
2. That the suspect committed the crime
When do you use an open ended question in an interview? Close ended question? -
Correct answer-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
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,What type of people that you are interviewing are most likely not to lie? - Correct
answer-Neutral
Can an attorney invoke your right to silence? - Correct answer-Nope
What are the 3 responses to a Miranda Warning? - Correct answer-Assert the right
to silence
Assert the right to an attorney
Waive the rights and agree to answer questions
What is the definition of Critical Thinking? - Correct answer-The disciplined art of
ensuring that you are using the best thinking you are capable of in any set of
circumstances
In firearms, what is the firing cycle? - Correct answer-fire, extract, eject, feed
What stage of Problem Oriented Policing do you identify data? - Correct answer-
SARA - Analysis Stage
What are the pros and cons in Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS)? -
Correct answer-Pros: Community and police involvement and teamwork.
Cons: cost and data showed ineffective
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, What is the difference between civil law vs criminal law? - Correct answer-Civil
law: 2 independent parties, preponderance of evidence.
Criminal law: Gov vs Party, beyond reasonable doubt
How many appellate districts (State) in WI? - Correct answer-4 districts
Where do you go if your federal case goes to Appeals? - Correct answer-Chicago
Police officers file a complaint. What is a complaint? - Correct answer-Written
statement listing essential facts of the offense and a statement outlining they
believe the defendant committed the crime
The judge review the complaint and determines if there is - Correct answer-
Probable Cause
What is a discretionary policy vs a ministerial policy? - Correct answer-
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
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and Answers 2026
What kind of tickets do municipal courts handle? - Correct answer-Ordinance
violations, monetary fines, jug (underage) tickets and traffic
As a law enforcement officer, will you testify at an appeal? - Correct answer-No
1. The person filling the appeals is:
2.The other person is - Correct answer-1. Appellate
2. Respondent
1. How many judges WI Supreme Court?
2. US Supreme Court? - Correct answer-1. 7
2. 9
What are the 10 mandatory policies required by WI State law? - Correct answer-
Use of Force (66.0511[2])
Citizen Complaint (66.0511[3])
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,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])
Officer Involved Death (175.47)
What elements does the court need to prove someone committed a crime? - Correct
answer-1. That the crime was committed (every element of crime proven)
2. That the suspect committed the crime
When do you use an open ended question in an interview? Close ended question? -
Correct answer-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
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,What type of people that you are interviewing are most likely not to lie? - Correct
answer-Neutral
Can an attorney invoke your right to silence? - Correct answer-Nope
What are the 3 responses to a Miranda Warning? - Correct answer-Assert the right
to silence
Assert the right to an attorney
Waive the rights and agree to answer questions
What is the definition of Critical Thinking? - Correct answer-The disciplined art of
ensuring that you are using the best thinking you are capable of in any set of
circumstances
In firearms, what is the firing cycle? - Correct answer-fire, extract, eject, feed
What stage of Problem Oriented Policing do you identify data? - Correct answer-
SARA - Analysis Stage
What are the pros and cons in Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS)? -
Correct answer-Pros: Community and police involvement and teamwork.
Cons: cost and data showed ineffective
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, What is the difference between civil law vs criminal law? - Correct answer-Civil
law: 2 independent parties, preponderance of evidence.
Criminal law: Gov vs Party, beyond reasonable doubt
How many appellate districts (State) in WI? - Correct answer-4 districts
Where do you go if your federal case goes to Appeals? - Correct answer-Chicago
Police officers file a complaint. What is a complaint? - Correct answer-Written
statement listing essential facts of the offense and a statement outlining they
believe the defendant committed the crime
The judge review the complaint and determines if there is - Correct answer-
Probable Cause
What is a discretionary policy vs a ministerial policy? - Correct answer-
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
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