POSC JAIL ACADEMY WISCONSIN
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026
Officer/subject Factor (4) - ANSWERSAge
Size
Relative Strength
Skill Level
First Responder Philosophy (10) - ANSWERSArrive
Assess
Alarm
Evaluate
Enter
Stabilize
Initial Medical Assessment
Long Term Monitoring
Communication
Document/debrief
What is the main objective when using force? - ANSWERSTo achieve and maintain
control of subjects.
Tactical Evaluation (3) - ANSWERSRemain alert
Be decisive
Have a pre-planned practiced response
Initial Medical Assessment steps (5) - ANSWERSDetermine level of consciousness
Check ABC's: Airway, Breathing, Circulation
Perform Body Check
Treat to level of training
Continue to monitor subject
Categories of force (3) - ANSWERSTrained techniques
Dynamic application of a trained technique
Not trained but justified under the circumstances
Early warning signs (5) - ANSWERSConspicuously ignoring
Excessive emotional attention
Exaggerated movements
Ceases all movement
Known violent behavior
, Threat Assessment Opportunities (5) - ANSWERSResistive tension
Early warning signs
Pre-attack postures
Indications of mental illness, emotional disturbance, or medically significant behavior
Weapon control factors
Level/stage/degree of stabilization (6) - ANSWERSPresence stabilization
Verbal stabilization
Standing stabilization
Wall stabilization
Ground stabilization
Special restraints
Use of force restrictions (4) - ANSWERSUS Constitution
WI State Statutes
WI Administrative Code
Agency Policy and Training
Deadly Force Definition - ANSWERSThe intentional use of a firearm or other
instrument, the use of which would result in a high probability of death or great bodily
harm.
3 types of EDP's - ANSWERSShort term
Long term
Chemical abuser
Deadly Force Justification - ANSWERSBehavior which has caused or imminently
threatens to cause death or great bodily harm to you or another person or persons.
Imminent Threat Criteria (3) - ANSWERSWeapon
Intent
Delivery System
When can officers use force? (7) - ANSWERSTo gain control
To protect yourself
To protect others
To prevent escapes
To move an unwilling inmate from one location to another
To prevent self harm
To prevent destruction of property
Graham vs. Connor - ANSWERSObjectively reasonable
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026
Officer/subject Factor (4) - ANSWERSAge
Size
Relative Strength
Skill Level
First Responder Philosophy (10) - ANSWERSArrive
Assess
Alarm
Evaluate
Enter
Stabilize
Initial Medical Assessment
Long Term Monitoring
Communication
Document/debrief
What is the main objective when using force? - ANSWERSTo achieve and maintain
control of subjects.
Tactical Evaluation (3) - ANSWERSRemain alert
Be decisive
Have a pre-planned practiced response
Initial Medical Assessment steps (5) - ANSWERSDetermine level of consciousness
Check ABC's: Airway, Breathing, Circulation
Perform Body Check
Treat to level of training
Continue to monitor subject
Categories of force (3) - ANSWERSTrained techniques
Dynamic application of a trained technique
Not trained but justified under the circumstances
Early warning signs (5) - ANSWERSConspicuously ignoring
Excessive emotional attention
Exaggerated movements
Ceases all movement
Known violent behavior
, Threat Assessment Opportunities (5) - ANSWERSResistive tension
Early warning signs
Pre-attack postures
Indications of mental illness, emotional disturbance, or medically significant behavior
Weapon control factors
Level/stage/degree of stabilization (6) - ANSWERSPresence stabilization
Verbal stabilization
Standing stabilization
Wall stabilization
Ground stabilization
Special restraints
Use of force restrictions (4) - ANSWERSUS Constitution
WI State Statutes
WI Administrative Code
Agency Policy and Training
Deadly Force Definition - ANSWERSThe intentional use of a firearm or other
instrument, the use of which would result in a high probability of death or great bodily
harm.
3 types of EDP's - ANSWERSShort term
Long term
Chemical abuser
Deadly Force Justification - ANSWERSBehavior which has caused or imminently
threatens to cause death or great bodily harm to you or another person or persons.
Imminent Threat Criteria (3) - ANSWERSWeapon
Intent
Delivery System
When can officers use force? (7) - ANSWERSTo gain control
To protect yourself
To protect others
To prevent escapes
To move an unwilling inmate from one location to another
To prevent self harm
To prevent destruction of property
Graham vs. Connor - ANSWERSObjectively reasonable
