Wisconsin LE Academy Questions and
Answers Graded A+
A burglary suspect, with no apparent weapons, attacks an officer who is attempting to
arrest him. What is the officer allowed to do to make an arrest? - ANSWER-Whatever
level of force is necessary to make the arrest based on the totality of the circumstances.
A crime which is punishable by fine, imprisonment up to 9 months, or both is known
as... - ANSWER-A misdemeanor
A critical malfunction is defined as one which... - ANSWER-Requires time, tools, or
expertise that are not available to you in the field
A delivery truck for The Asian Foods company was parked overnight in a motel parking
lot. The name is on both sides of the truck, surveillance cameras caught two suspects
spray painting anti-Asian slurs on the side of the truck.
>Is this a hate crime? Y/N
>Is it if the driver is white? Y/N
>Is it if the company is owned by some white folks? Y/N - ANSWER-Yes
Yes
Yes
>No matter what the race of the owners/workers are, the actions taken are still a hate
crime. 939.645 (1)(b)
A detailed description of how policies are to be accomplished. It specifies the steps to
be taken - ANSWER-Procedure
A landlord evicts a tenant because the police were called to the house for a noise
complaint and probable underage drinking party. No one came to the door when the
officer arrived. The tenant's come to you saying that being evicted wasn't fair. What can
you do? - ANSWER--Explain to them that it is a civil issue
-Direct them to resources/eviction laws
A motorist must leave feet between their car and a bicycle - ANSWER-3
A non-critical malfunction is defined as one which... - ANSWER-You can solve in the
field using a phase I or II malfunction
A proper stance is important when coming into contact with a subject because it
conveys a message of? - ANSWER-Alertness and Authority and readiness to act
A shooter should place their finger on the trigger when? - ANSWER-Only when they are
ready to shoot
,According to the court decision in the case of Graham v. Connor, a law enforcement
officer may apply force when the use of such force is... - ANSWER-Objectively
reasonable
According to WI Statute 939.48, a person may only use force which is intended or likely
to cause death or great bodily harm if that person's behavior... - ANSWER-Has caused
or imminently threatens to cause death or great bodily harm to you or another person or
persons.
After reporting to the scene, your next step is to evaluate the scene. When evaluating a
scene you are - ANSWER-Assessing scene and surroundings
All specific requirements for law enforcement agencies to have certain mandatory
policies are found in what? - ANSWER-Wisconsin State Statutes
Amendment guaranteeing right against compelled self incrimination... - ANSWER-5th
Amendment guaranteeing right against double jeopardy... - ANSWER-5th
Amendment guaranteeing right to be represented by counsel after criminal charges are
filed... - ANSWER-6th
Amendment prohibiting cruel and unusual punishment... - ANSWER-8th
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
An officer is known for his ability to speed up or slow down the pace of his interviews
depending on the situation. He doesn't end his interviews until he has obtained all of the
relevant information. What characteristic of a good interviewer does he demonstrate? -
ANSWER-Patience
An officer is planning to interview a witness who is traumatized. How should the officer
schedule the questioning? - ANSWER-When it is convenient for the witness to reduce
their anxiety and fear
An officer is trying to improve his emotional intelligence by actively attempting to better
recognize his own emotions, strengths and weaknesses. What characteristic of his
emotional intelligence is he trying to improve? - ANSWER-Self-awareness
An officer is using his field notes to write a report of an incident. He was trying to decide
if he could believe what a witness had told him. What aspect of critical thinking is
demonstrated by his dilemma? - ANSWER-The aspect of Criteria (conditions that are
used to make a judgment)
, An officer may frisk the passenger compartment of an automobile when? - ANSWER-
Has reasonable suspicion to believe there is a weapon in the vehicle and there is a legit
safety concern.
An officer must choose between two training courses that are scheduled at the same
time. She decided to list advantages and disadvantages of each course. What type of
thinking was she using to aid her decision making? - ANSWER-Purposeful directed
thinking
An officer was almost finished conducting an initial interview of an eyewitness. The
officer wanted to obtain as much accurate information as she could about the suspect.
What question should the officer ask near the end of the interview? - ANSWER-Is there
anything else I should know? Or anything else you would like to tell me?
An officer was at the point in the interview process where he was deciding whether or
not to electronically record the interview. At what step in the interview process would he
most likely be? - ANSWER-Preparation and Planning Step
An officer was at the point in the interview process where she was trying to make sure
that she had obtained as much of the witness's story as possible. She asked the
witness if there was anything else she should ask or know about. At what step in the
interview process would she most likely be? - ANSWER-Closure and documentation
An officer was directed by his supervisor to schedule overtime for several officers for an
upcoming parade and fireworks. On the day of the event, the supervisor was upset
because she needed twice the number of officers. What trap did the officer fall into
when faced with the problem of how many officers to schedule for overtime? -
ANSWER-Vagueness Trap
An officer was discussing an incident with her partner. She realized that she totally
disagreed with her partner's views about the incident. However, she forced herself to
listen carefully to what her partner was saying. What process for improving critical
thinking is demonstrated by her actions? - ANSWER-Being reasonable (instead of
closed minded)
An officer was discussing an incident with his partner. He had organized the relevant
information and was using it to defend his conclusions about the incident. What aspect
of critical thinking was he demonstrating? - ANSWER-The aspect of Argument (a
statement with supporting evidence)
An officer without at least reasonable suspicion of criminal activity approaches a citizen
and asks the citizen if he is willing to answer some questions, the citizen can... -
ANSWER-Answer, refuse to answer, and/or walk away
Answers Graded A+
A burglary suspect, with no apparent weapons, attacks an officer who is attempting to
arrest him. What is the officer allowed to do to make an arrest? - ANSWER-Whatever
level of force is necessary to make the arrest based on the totality of the circumstances.
A crime which is punishable by fine, imprisonment up to 9 months, or both is known
as... - ANSWER-A misdemeanor
A critical malfunction is defined as one which... - ANSWER-Requires time, tools, or
expertise that are not available to you in the field
A delivery truck for The Asian Foods company was parked overnight in a motel parking
lot. The name is on both sides of the truck, surveillance cameras caught two suspects
spray painting anti-Asian slurs on the side of the truck.
>Is this a hate crime? Y/N
>Is it if the driver is white? Y/N
>Is it if the company is owned by some white folks? Y/N - ANSWER-Yes
Yes
Yes
>No matter what the race of the owners/workers are, the actions taken are still a hate
crime. 939.645 (1)(b)
A detailed description of how policies are to be accomplished. It specifies the steps to
be taken - ANSWER-Procedure
A landlord evicts a tenant because the police were called to the house for a noise
complaint and probable underage drinking party. No one came to the door when the
officer arrived. The tenant's come to you saying that being evicted wasn't fair. What can
you do? - ANSWER--Explain to them that it is a civil issue
-Direct them to resources/eviction laws
A motorist must leave feet between their car and a bicycle - ANSWER-3
A non-critical malfunction is defined as one which... - ANSWER-You can solve in the
field using a phase I or II malfunction
A proper stance is important when coming into contact with a subject because it
conveys a message of? - ANSWER-Alertness and Authority and readiness to act
A shooter should place their finger on the trigger when? - ANSWER-Only when they are
ready to shoot
,According to the court decision in the case of Graham v. Connor, a law enforcement
officer may apply force when the use of such force is... - ANSWER-Objectively
reasonable
According to WI Statute 939.48, a person may only use force which is intended or likely
to cause death or great bodily harm if that person's behavior... - ANSWER-Has caused
or imminently threatens to cause death or great bodily harm to you or another person or
persons.
After reporting to the scene, your next step is to evaluate the scene. When evaluating a
scene you are - ANSWER-Assessing scene and surroundings
All specific requirements for law enforcement agencies to have certain mandatory
policies are found in what? - ANSWER-Wisconsin State Statutes
Amendment guaranteeing right against compelled self incrimination... - ANSWER-5th
Amendment guaranteeing right against double jeopardy... - ANSWER-5th
Amendment guaranteeing right to be represented by counsel after criminal charges are
filed... - ANSWER-6th
Amendment prohibiting cruel and unusual punishment... - ANSWER-8th
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
An officer is known for his ability to speed up or slow down the pace of his interviews
depending on the situation. He doesn't end his interviews until he has obtained all of the
relevant information. What characteristic of a good interviewer does he demonstrate? -
ANSWER-Patience
An officer is planning to interview a witness who is traumatized. How should the officer
schedule the questioning? - ANSWER-When it is convenient for the witness to reduce
their anxiety and fear
An officer is trying to improve his emotional intelligence by actively attempting to better
recognize his own emotions, strengths and weaknesses. What characteristic of his
emotional intelligence is he trying to improve? - ANSWER-Self-awareness
An officer is using his field notes to write a report of an incident. He was trying to decide
if he could believe what a witness had told him. What aspect of critical thinking is
demonstrated by his dilemma? - ANSWER-The aspect of Criteria (conditions that are
used to make a judgment)
, An officer may frisk the passenger compartment of an automobile when? - ANSWER-
Has reasonable suspicion to believe there is a weapon in the vehicle and there is a legit
safety concern.
An officer must choose between two training courses that are scheduled at the same
time. She decided to list advantages and disadvantages of each course. What type of
thinking was she using to aid her decision making? - ANSWER-Purposeful directed
thinking
An officer was almost finished conducting an initial interview of an eyewitness. The
officer wanted to obtain as much accurate information as she could about the suspect.
What question should the officer ask near the end of the interview? - ANSWER-Is there
anything else I should know? Or anything else you would like to tell me?
An officer was at the point in the interview process where he was deciding whether or
not to electronically record the interview. At what step in the interview process would he
most likely be? - ANSWER-Preparation and Planning Step
An officer was at the point in the interview process where she was trying to make sure
that she had obtained as much of the witness's story as possible. She asked the
witness if there was anything else she should ask or know about. At what step in the
interview process would she most likely be? - ANSWER-Closure and documentation
An officer was directed by his supervisor to schedule overtime for several officers for an
upcoming parade and fireworks. On the day of the event, the supervisor was upset
because she needed twice the number of officers. What trap did the officer fall into
when faced with the problem of how many officers to schedule for overtime? -
ANSWER-Vagueness Trap
An officer was discussing an incident with her partner. She realized that she totally
disagreed with her partner's views about the incident. However, she forced herself to
listen carefully to what her partner was saying. What process for improving critical
thinking is demonstrated by her actions? - ANSWER-Being reasonable (instead of
closed minded)
An officer was discussing an incident with his partner. He had organized the relevant
information and was using it to defend his conclusions about the incident. What aspect
of critical thinking was he demonstrating? - ANSWER-The aspect of Argument (a
statement with supporting evidence)
An officer without at least reasonable suspicion of criminal activity approaches a citizen
and asks the citizen if he is willing to answer some questions, the citizen can... -
ANSWER-Answer, refuse to answer, and/or walk away
