Wisconsin LE Academy Phase 1 Sample Questions with Complete Solutions

Wisconsin LE Academy Phase 1 Sample Questions with Complete Solutions All specific requirements for law enforcement agencies to have certain mandatory policies are found in what? Wisconsin State Statutes Officers will terminate vehicle pursuits when the fleeing vehicle is no longer in sight. Ministerial or Discretionary? Ministerial During non-high risk vehicle contacts, officers will approach the subject vehicle from the left. Ministerial or Discretionary? Ministerial When a fleeing vehicle is no longer in sight, an officer may use discretion on whether or not to terminate the pursuit. Ministerial or Discretionary? Discretionary A detailed description of how policies are to be accomplished. It specifies the steps to be taken Procedure What are the mandatory policies required by the State of Wisconsin? Use of force Citizen complaint High speed pursuits Open records requests Domestic abuse Expander of jurisdiction Reporting abuse Eyewitness identification Strip searches Officer involved death As an officer, what things do you need to do to not get sued? Stay within what you are trained and within the law and policy If you don't follow policy, what can happen? You may be disciplined up to and including termination and sued What kind of cases do municipal courts hear? Hear cases on ordinance violation, non- criminal traffic, juvenile violations Can you get a public defender in municipal court? No How do circuit court judges get their jobs? Judges are elected every 6 years. Must have been an attorney for 5 years How do municipal court judges and commissioners get their jobs? Judges are elected. Do not have to be attorneys Wisconsin Circuit Courts have original jurisdiction in all Civil and criminal matters How do federal court justices get their job? Appointed by the President of the United States If you have a subpoena for federal court where might the courthouse be? Madison, WI IF a case goes to the federal court of appeals where are you going now? Chicago, IL When an appeals court reviews a lower court's findings (case) what does it do? Who has to be there? It corrects errors. Lawyers and Judges need to be there The Criminal Justice Information Services Division of the FBI manages a computerized index of criminal justice information such as criminal record history information, fugitives, stolen properties and missing persons. What is this system called? NCIC (National Crime Information Center) Which agency ensures border security against terrorists and other criminals, while facilitating legitimate trade and travel? US Customs and Border Protection What are the duties of the sheriff and/or his deputies? In charge of the jail, keep an exact register of people in jail, attend to the circuit court, serve and execute writs, processes and orders What is the jurisdiction of a sheriff's deputy? Sheriff's deputies have jurisdiction within a county Is the State Patrol part of WIS DOJ/DCI? No What agency has inspectors that focus on federal and state safety requirements for large trucks and commercial motor vehicles? State Patrol