Police Academy Exam Study Guide
Questions and Answers
The Law Enforcement Oath of Honor - Answer-On my honor, I will never betray my
badge, my integrity, my character, or the public trust. I will always have the courage to
hold myself and other accountable for our actions. I will always uphold the constitution,
my community, and the agency I serve.
720 ILCS 5/7 - 5 "Peace Officer's Use of Force in Making Arrest" - Answer-A police
officer or any person whom he has summoned or directed to assist, need not retreat or
desist from efforts in making a lawful arrest because of resistance or threatened
resistance to the arrest. He is justified in the use of any force which he reasonably
believes to be necessary to effect the arrest and of any force which he reasonably
believes to defend himself or another from bodily harm while making the arrests.
720 ILCS 5/7 - 8 "Term Deadly Force" - Answer-Under state law, the term "Deadly
Force" is that force which is likely to cause death or great bodily harm.
Focible Felonies as listed under 720 ILCS 5/2 - 8 - Answer-Treason
1st degree murder
2nd degree murder
Predatory Criminal Sexual
Assault
Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child
Criminal Sexual Assault
Robbery
Burglary
Residential Burglary
Arson
Aggravated Arson
Kidnapping
Aggravated Kidnapping
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