ILETSB Certification Exam FINAL LATEST VERSION QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH STUDY GUIDE DETAILED AND VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS,
LATEST UPDATE 2025
FORCIBLE FELONY (5/2-8) - CORRECT ANSWER means treason, first degree
murder, second degree murder, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, aggravated
criminal sexual assault, criminal sexual assault, robbery, burglary, residential burglary,
aggravated arson, arson, aggravated kidnapping, kidnapping, aggravated battery
resulting in great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement and any other
felony which involves the use or threat of physical force or violence against any
individual
Forcible Felonies - CORRECT ANSWER (MACK P BART)
M - murder
A - assault
C - criminal sexual assault
K - kidnapping
P - predatory criminal sexual assault
B - burglary
A - arson
R - robbery
T - treason
ASSAULT - CORRECT ANSWER WITHOUT LEGAL AUTHORITY, he ENGAGES
IN CONDUCT WHICH PLACES ANOTHER IN REASONABLE APPREHENSION OF
RECEIVING A BATTERY.
BATTERY - CORRECT ANSWER INTENTIONALLY OR KNOWINGLY WITHOUT
LEGAL JUSTIFICATION and by any means, (1) CAUSES BODILY HARM to an
individual or (2) MAKES PHYSICAL CONTACT of an INSULTING OR PROVOKING
NATURE with an individual.
BURGLARY - CORRECT ANSWER WITHOUT AUTHORITY he or she
KNOWINGLY ENTERS or WITHOUT AUTHORITY REMAINS within a building, house
trailer, watercraft, aircraft, motor vehicle, railroad car, freight container, or any part
thereof, WITH INTENT TO COMMIT THEREIN A FELONY OR THEFT.
What is needed for a TERRY STOP? - CORRECT ANSWER reasonable suspicion
What is needed for an ARREST? - CORRECT ANSWER probable cause
Statute of Limitations? - CORRECT ANSWER 3 YEAR for a FELONY
18 MONTHS for a MISDEMEANOR
,NO STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS for murder (1st, 2nd, involuntary manslaughter,
reckless homicide, LTS/death or injury, arson, child porn, treason, forgery, concealment
of death, sex offenses...)
Mental State - CORRECT ANSWER -INTENT
-KNOWLEDGE
-RECKLESSNESS (willful/wanton) - usually in the name of the crime
-NEGLIGENCE (elder abuse)
-ABSOLUTE LIABILITY - a person can be guilty without a mental state if the offense is
a...
Misdemeanor which is NOT punishable by incarceration or by a fine exceeding $1000
Or the statute says "absolute liability"
-Reckless Driving
The maximum fine for a felony offense is - CORRECT ANSWER $25,000
How many days for a trial to take place for a felony case? In Custody - CORRECT
ANSWER 120 (IN CUSTODY)
Every person in custody in this State for an alleged offense shall be tried by the court
having jurisdiction within 120 days from the date he was taken into custody unless delay
is occasioned by the defendant ***. Delay shall be considered to be agreed to by the
defendant unless he or she objects to the delay by making a written demand for trial or
an oral demand for trial on the record.
How many days for a trial to take place for a felony case? Released on Bail/Recog) -
CORRECT ANSWER 160 (RELEASED ON BAIL / RECOG)
Every person on bail or recognizance shall be tried by the court having jurisdiction
within 160 days from the date defendant demands trial unless delay is occasioned by
the defendant...Any demand for trial made under this subsection (b) shall be in writing;
and in the case of a defendant not in custody, the demand for trial shall include the date
of any prior demand made under this provision while the defendant was in custody.
commutation of sentence - CORRECT ANSWER is a reduction in the severity or
length of an inmate's sentence, issued by a state governor or the President.
Sex Offenses - CORRECT ANSWER SEX ABUSE
Sexual misconduct that DOES NOT involve penetration
SEX ASSAULT
Sexual misconduct that DOES involve penetration
Rape Shield - CORRECT ANSWER VICTIM'S past sexual history DOES NOT
come out at trial UNLESS it directly relates to the sexual conduct with the DEFENDANT
Theft - CORRECT ANSWER MISDEMEANOR / UNDER $500
, FELONY / OVER $500
RETAIL THEFT - basically the same as theft but victim is a store
Disorderly Conduct - CORRECT ANSWER ALARM AND DISTURB ANOTHER
(NOT A POLICE OFFICER) - MISDEMEANOR
FALSE FIRE ALARM, FALSE POLICE REPORT, BOMB THREAT, THREATEN TO
KILL OVER THE PHONE - FELONY
"PEEPING TOM" - FELONY
S.A.R.A. Model - CORRECT ANSWER Scanning, Analysis, Response,
Assessment
Seven Planning Principles - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Undetected movement
2. Closer is not always better
3. If you can see them, they can see you. Sometimes even if you can't see them, they
can see you.
4. Let, or make them come to you.
5. When engaged, move on the flank. Never let people move on your flank.
6. Knowledge of terrain
7. Mass (Two on one)
Six Step Method of De-escalation/ IRACLA - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Identify
Yourself
2. Reason
3. Ask
4. Choices
5. Last Chance
6. Action
Crowd Response Formations - CORRECT ANSWER SKIRMISH LINE ("Line
Formation")
WEDGE ("Wedge Formation")
DIAGONAL ("Echelon [left/right]")
What is the answer for addressing emergency circumstances and instigators in crowds?
- CORRECT ANSWER Small Squad Tactics
Types of Crowds - CORRECT ANSWER CASUAL = people at a shopping center
COHESIVE = sports events, concerts, fire scene
EXPRESSIVE = political rally, picket line, religious protest
AGGRESSIVE = unity of purpose, strong feelings (hardest for police to handle)
Types of Personalities found in crowds - CORRECT ANSWER YIELDER = will
obey your commands
RESISTOR = will ignore you; will not move
ANSWERS WITH STUDY GUIDE DETAILED AND VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS,
LATEST UPDATE 2025
FORCIBLE FELONY (5/2-8) - CORRECT ANSWER means treason, first degree
murder, second degree murder, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, aggravated
criminal sexual assault, criminal sexual assault, robbery, burglary, residential burglary,
aggravated arson, arson, aggravated kidnapping, kidnapping, aggravated battery
resulting in great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement and any other
felony which involves the use or threat of physical force or violence against any
individual
Forcible Felonies - CORRECT ANSWER (MACK P BART)
M - murder
A - assault
C - criminal sexual assault
K - kidnapping
P - predatory criminal sexual assault
B - burglary
A - arson
R - robbery
T - treason
ASSAULT - CORRECT ANSWER WITHOUT LEGAL AUTHORITY, he ENGAGES
IN CONDUCT WHICH PLACES ANOTHER IN REASONABLE APPREHENSION OF
RECEIVING A BATTERY.
BATTERY - CORRECT ANSWER INTENTIONALLY OR KNOWINGLY WITHOUT
LEGAL JUSTIFICATION and by any means, (1) CAUSES BODILY HARM to an
individual or (2) MAKES PHYSICAL CONTACT of an INSULTING OR PROVOKING
NATURE with an individual.
BURGLARY - CORRECT ANSWER WITHOUT AUTHORITY he or she
KNOWINGLY ENTERS or WITHOUT AUTHORITY REMAINS within a building, house
trailer, watercraft, aircraft, motor vehicle, railroad car, freight container, or any part
thereof, WITH INTENT TO COMMIT THEREIN A FELONY OR THEFT.
What is needed for a TERRY STOP? - CORRECT ANSWER reasonable suspicion
What is needed for an ARREST? - CORRECT ANSWER probable cause
Statute of Limitations? - CORRECT ANSWER 3 YEAR for a FELONY
18 MONTHS for a MISDEMEANOR
,NO STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS for murder (1st, 2nd, involuntary manslaughter,
reckless homicide, LTS/death or injury, arson, child porn, treason, forgery, concealment
of death, sex offenses...)
Mental State - CORRECT ANSWER -INTENT
-KNOWLEDGE
-RECKLESSNESS (willful/wanton) - usually in the name of the crime
-NEGLIGENCE (elder abuse)
-ABSOLUTE LIABILITY - a person can be guilty without a mental state if the offense is
a...
Misdemeanor which is NOT punishable by incarceration or by a fine exceeding $1000
Or the statute says "absolute liability"
-Reckless Driving
The maximum fine for a felony offense is - CORRECT ANSWER $25,000
How many days for a trial to take place for a felony case? In Custody - CORRECT
ANSWER 120 (IN CUSTODY)
Every person in custody in this State for an alleged offense shall be tried by the court
having jurisdiction within 120 days from the date he was taken into custody unless delay
is occasioned by the defendant ***. Delay shall be considered to be agreed to by the
defendant unless he or she objects to the delay by making a written demand for trial or
an oral demand for trial on the record.
How many days for a trial to take place for a felony case? Released on Bail/Recog) -
CORRECT ANSWER 160 (RELEASED ON BAIL / RECOG)
Every person on bail or recognizance shall be tried by the court having jurisdiction
within 160 days from the date defendant demands trial unless delay is occasioned by
the defendant...Any demand for trial made under this subsection (b) shall be in writing;
and in the case of a defendant not in custody, the demand for trial shall include the date
of any prior demand made under this provision while the defendant was in custody.
commutation of sentence - CORRECT ANSWER is a reduction in the severity or
length of an inmate's sentence, issued by a state governor or the President.
Sex Offenses - CORRECT ANSWER SEX ABUSE
Sexual misconduct that DOES NOT involve penetration
SEX ASSAULT
Sexual misconduct that DOES involve penetration
Rape Shield - CORRECT ANSWER VICTIM'S past sexual history DOES NOT
come out at trial UNLESS it directly relates to the sexual conduct with the DEFENDANT
Theft - CORRECT ANSWER MISDEMEANOR / UNDER $500
, FELONY / OVER $500
RETAIL THEFT - basically the same as theft but victim is a store
Disorderly Conduct - CORRECT ANSWER ALARM AND DISTURB ANOTHER
(NOT A POLICE OFFICER) - MISDEMEANOR
FALSE FIRE ALARM, FALSE POLICE REPORT, BOMB THREAT, THREATEN TO
KILL OVER THE PHONE - FELONY
"PEEPING TOM" - FELONY
S.A.R.A. Model - CORRECT ANSWER Scanning, Analysis, Response,
Assessment
Seven Planning Principles - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Undetected movement
2. Closer is not always better
3. If you can see them, they can see you. Sometimes even if you can't see them, they
can see you.
4. Let, or make them come to you.
5. When engaged, move on the flank. Never let people move on your flank.
6. Knowledge of terrain
7. Mass (Two on one)
Six Step Method of De-escalation/ IRACLA - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Identify
Yourself
2. Reason
3. Ask
4. Choices
5. Last Chance
6. Action
Crowd Response Formations - CORRECT ANSWER SKIRMISH LINE ("Line
Formation")
WEDGE ("Wedge Formation")
DIAGONAL ("Echelon [left/right]")
What is the answer for addressing emergency circumstances and instigators in crowds?
- CORRECT ANSWER Small Squad Tactics
Types of Crowds - CORRECT ANSWER CASUAL = people at a shopping center
COHESIVE = sports events, concerts, fire scene
EXPRESSIVE = political rally, picket line, religious protest
AGGRESSIVE = unity of purpose, strong feelings (hardest for police to handle)
Types of Personalities found in crowds - CORRECT ANSWER YIELDER = will
obey your commands
RESISTOR = will ignore you; will not move
