WISCONSIN JAIL ACADEMY EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
What is P.O.S.C. - ANSWERSPrinciples of Subject Control
P.O.S.C. is defined as....? - ANSWERSA system of verbalization skills coupled with
physical alternatives
Legal standards that govern proper use of force by correctional officers and that set
limits on such force. (5) - ANSWERS1. Policies and Procedures
2. The U.S. Constitution
3. WI State Statues
4. Administrative Codes
5. DOC Training
5 Steps of the Initial Medical Assessment - ANSWERS1. Determine level of
consciousness
2. Check ABC's
3. Perform Body Check
4. Treat to level of Training
5. Continue Monitoring
3 Types of EDPs - ANSWERS1. Long-Term
2. Short-Term
3. Chemical Abusers
Example of Long-Term EDP - ANSWERSSchizophrenic
Example of Short-Term EDP - ANSWERSDrunk
Example of Chemical Abuser - ANSWERSA heroin addict
What is position 2 1/2 used for? - ANSWERSEscort
Components of First Responder Philosophy - ANSWERSArrive
Assess
Alarm
Evaluate
Enter
Stabilize
Initial Medical Assessment
Long Term Monitoring
Communication
, Document/Debrief
Four Categories of Correctional Emergencies - ANSWERSDisturbance
Fire
Medical
Misc.
Three Categories Use of Force Techniques May Fall Under - ANSWERSA Trained
Technique
Dynamic Application of a Trained Technique
Not Trained but Justified
3 Parts of Disturbance Resolution Model - ANSWERSApproach Considerations
Intervention Options
Follow Through Considerations
The Main Objective When Using Force - ANSWERSTo Achieve and Maintain Control of
Subjects
Under what circumstance would a correction officer be legally justified in using physical
force to punish an inmate for something they said or did? - ANSWERSNever
What are some factors that could be considered when determining whether force is
'objectively reasonable' in a situation (3) - ANSWERSSeverity of alleged crime
Inmate poses imminent threat to safety of officers/others
Inmate is actively resisting or attempting to flee
Control Theory is a concept that explains - ANSWERSPurpose of control and proper
police action that might otherwise be criminal
Section 940.29 of Wisconsin statues indicates that it is a felony offense for a
correctional officer to do what to an inmate of the facility - ANSWERSAbuse, neglect, or
ill treat residents of penal facilities
Wisconsin Administrative Code 350.22 indicates that use of force by jail officers must
meet the standard of being - ANSWERSReasonably necessary in order to gain control
Hudson v. McMillian stated use of force could be a violation of an inmate's constitutional
rights if the force was used for a reason that was - ANSWERSUnrelated to a legitimate
correctional objective
Early Warning Signs Definition - ANSWERSSignals or certain behaviors provided by the
subject that are often associated with a high level of danger to officers
What are examples of early warning signs - ANSWERSConspicuously ignoring
Excessive emotional attention
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
What is P.O.S.C. - ANSWERSPrinciples of Subject Control
P.O.S.C. is defined as....? - ANSWERSA system of verbalization skills coupled with
physical alternatives
Legal standards that govern proper use of force by correctional officers and that set
limits on such force. (5) - ANSWERS1. Policies and Procedures
2. The U.S. Constitution
3. WI State Statues
4. Administrative Codes
5. DOC Training
5 Steps of the Initial Medical Assessment - ANSWERS1. Determine level of
consciousness
2. Check ABC's
3. Perform Body Check
4. Treat to level of Training
5. Continue Monitoring
3 Types of EDPs - ANSWERS1. Long-Term
2. Short-Term
3. Chemical Abusers
Example of Long-Term EDP - ANSWERSSchizophrenic
Example of Short-Term EDP - ANSWERSDrunk
Example of Chemical Abuser - ANSWERSA heroin addict
What is position 2 1/2 used for? - ANSWERSEscort
Components of First Responder Philosophy - ANSWERSArrive
Assess
Alarm
Evaluate
Enter
Stabilize
Initial Medical Assessment
Long Term Monitoring
Communication
, Document/Debrief
Four Categories of Correctional Emergencies - ANSWERSDisturbance
Fire
Medical
Misc.
Three Categories Use of Force Techniques May Fall Under - ANSWERSA Trained
Technique
Dynamic Application of a Trained Technique
Not Trained but Justified
3 Parts of Disturbance Resolution Model - ANSWERSApproach Considerations
Intervention Options
Follow Through Considerations
The Main Objective When Using Force - ANSWERSTo Achieve and Maintain Control of
Subjects
Under what circumstance would a correction officer be legally justified in using physical
force to punish an inmate for something they said or did? - ANSWERSNever
What are some factors that could be considered when determining whether force is
'objectively reasonable' in a situation (3) - ANSWERSSeverity of alleged crime
Inmate poses imminent threat to safety of officers/others
Inmate is actively resisting or attempting to flee
Control Theory is a concept that explains - ANSWERSPurpose of control and proper
police action that might otherwise be criminal
Section 940.29 of Wisconsin statues indicates that it is a felony offense for a
correctional officer to do what to an inmate of the facility - ANSWERSAbuse, neglect, or
ill treat residents of penal facilities
Wisconsin Administrative Code 350.22 indicates that use of force by jail officers must
meet the standard of being - ANSWERSReasonably necessary in order to gain control
Hudson v. McMillian stated use of force could be a violation of an inmate's constitutional
rights if the force was used for a reason that was - ANSWERSUnrelated to a legitimate
correctional objective
Early Warning Signs Definition - ANSWERSSignals or certain behaviors provided by the
subject that are often associated with a high level of danger to officers
What are examples of early warning signs - ANSWERSConspicuously ignoring
Excessive emotional attention
