Wisconsin Police Academy Phase III
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Why is fair and impartial policing important - CORRECT ANSWER - It is fundamental to
the legitimacy of law enforcement in society
Describe what happens at a preliminary hearing - CORRECT ANSWER - - Determines
whether a crime was committed and whether there is probable cause to believe that the defendant
committed the crime
- Held before a judge
- Prosecutor and defense attorney are present
How should you present yourself in court - CORRECT ANSWER - Present a positive,
professional image and demenor
What should you do in court - CORRECT ANSWER - Answer questions accurately, and
avoid traps/lying
List the three incident classifications and the anticipated duration of crashes - CORRECT
ANSWER - Minor: 30 minutes
Intermediate: 30 minutes - 2 hours
Major: 2+ hours
Define high-visibility safety apparel requirements for incident responders - CORRECT
ANSWER - Law enforcement must wear high visibility safety apparel (Class 2 or 3) when
directing traffic, investigating crashes, or handling lane closures, obstructed roadways, or
disasters
, Describe the four main components of a traffic incident management area - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Advanced warning area: warns motorists of the upcoming incident scene
and reduce speed
2. Transition area: road users are redirected out of their normal path
3. Activity area: incident response activities take place
4. Termination area: notify traffic that the TIMA is ending, and they can resume normal driving
Identify the traffic control devices that can be used to provide advanced warning - CORRECT
ANSWER - Cones, flares, flaggers, signs
Describe the need for and how to set up a taper - CORRECT ANSWER - Tapes give
motorists proper transitions into another lane. Tapers are based off speed, obstacles, road, and
conditions
Identify where response vehicles should be safely positioned within a TIMA - CORRECT
ANSWER - Law enforcement: early warning area, before the buffer space, downstream of
blocking area
Fire: end of the activity area or in the incident space
Rescue: in the activity area
EMS: in the incident space
Towing: off the roadway prior to the downstream buffer space
Traffic incident management team: where it can best affect the flow of traffic
What results of a crash should you look for at a scene - CORRECT ANSWER - - Vehicle
identification (VIN, License #)
- Newly damaged parts
- Defective equipment
- Interior of vehicle
- Extent of injuries and their location
- Location of blood, fluids, dirt, glass
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Why is fair and impartial policing important - CORRECT ANSWER - It is fundamental to
the legitimacy of law enforcement in society
Describe what happens at a preliminary hearing - CORRECT ANSWER - - Determines
whether a crime was committed and whether there is probable cause to believe that the defendant
committed the crime
- Held before a judge
- Prosecutor and defense attorney are present
How should you present yourself in court - CORRECT ANSWER - Present a positive,
professional image and demenor
What should you do in court - CORRECT ANSWER - Answer questions accurately, and
avoid traps/lying
List the three incident classifications and the anticipated duration of crashes - CORRECT
ANSWER - Minor: 30 minutes
Intermediate: 30 minutes - 2 hours
Major: 2+ hours
Define high-visibility safety apparel requirements for incident responders - CORRECT
ANSWER - Law enforcement must wear high visibility safety apparel (Class 2 or 3) when
directing traffic, investigating crashes, or handling lane closures, obstructed roadways, or
disasters
, Describe the four main components of a traffic incident management area - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Advanced warning area: warns motorists of the upcoming incident scene
and reduce speed
2. Transition area: road users are redirected out of their normal path
3. Activity area: incident response activities take place
4. Termination area: notify traffic that the TIMA is ending, and they can resume normal driving
Identify the traffic control devices that can be used to provide advanced warning - CORRECT
ANSWER - Cones, flares, flaggers, signs
Describe the need for and how to set up a taper - CORRECT ANSWER - Tapes give
motorists proper transitions into another lane. Tapers are based off speed, obstacles, road, and
conditions
Identify where response vehicles should be safely positioned within a TIMA - CORRECT
ANSWER - Law enforcement: early warning area, before the buffer space, downstream of
blocking area
Fire: end of the activity area or in the incident space
Rescue: in the activity area
EMS: in the incident space
Towing: off the roadway prior to the downstream buffer space
Traffic incident management team: where it can best affect the flow of traffic
What results of a crash should you look for at a scene - CORRECT ANSWER - - Vehicle
identification (VIN, License #)
- Newly damaged parts
- Defective equipment
- Interior of vehicle
- Extent of injuries and their location
- Location of blood, fluids, dirt, glass
