PHASE 1 EXAM – 720 ACADEMY | 2026
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, What elements does the court need to prove someone 1. That the crime was committed (every element of crime proven)
committed a crime? 2. That the suspect committed the crime
When do you use an open ended question in an Open ended questions- used to gather information
interview? Close ended question?
Closed ended questions should be used only when the witness fails to provide a
clear or complete response
What type of people that you are interviewing are most Neutral
likely not to lie?
Can an attorney invoke your right to silence? No
What are the 3 responses to a Miranda Warning? 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? 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? The first round in fired
The empty casing is extracted from the chamber
The empty casing is ejected from the weapon
The next round in fed into the chamber
What stage of Problem Oriented Policing do you identify SARA - Analysis Stage
data?
What are the pros and cons in Chicago Alternative Pros: Community and police involvement and teamwork.
Policing Strategy (CAPS)?
Cons: cost and data showed ineffective
What is the difference between civil law vs criminal law? Civil law: 2 independent parties, preponderance of evidence.
Criminal law: Gov vs Party, beyond reasonable doubt
How many appellate districts (State) in WI? 4 districts
Where do you go if your federal case goes to Appeals? Chicago
Police officers file a complaint. What is a complaint? 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 Probable cause
UPDATED STUDY GUIDE WITH PRACTICE
QUESTIONS, ANSWERS, AND RATIONALES
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales Included
, What elements does the court need to prove someone 1. That the crime was committed (every element of crime proven)
committed a crime? 2. That the suspect committed the crime
When do you use an open ended question in an Open ended questions- used to gather information
interview? Close ended question?
Closed ended questions should be used only when the witness fails to provide a
clear or complete response
What type of people that you are interviewing are most Neutral
likely not to lie?
Can an attorney invoke your right to silence? No
What are the 3 responses to a Miranda Warning? 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? 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? The first round in fired
The empty casing is extracted from the chamber
The empty casing is ejected from the weapon
The next round in fed into the chamber
What stage of Problem Oriented Policing do you identify SARA - Analysis Stage
data?
What are the pros and cons in Chicago Alternative Pros: Community and police involvement and teamwork.
Policing Strategy (CAPS)?
Cons: cost and data showed ineffective
What is the difference between civil law vs criminal law? Civil law: 2 independent parties, preponderance of evidence.
Criminal law: Gov vs Party, beyond reasonable doubt
How many appellate districts (State) in WI? 4 districts
Where do you go if your federal case goes to Appeals? Chicago
Police officers file a complaint. What is a complaint? 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 Probable cause
