CPD CPD Advanced Practice 3

Question 1

Under Illinois law, a Class X felony is distinguished from other felony classes primarily by:

Accepted Answer

Having no probation eligibility and a mandatory minimum prison sentence

Answer

Class X felonies in Illinois carry mandatory minimum prison sentences with no possibility of probation, conditional discharge, or periodic imprisonment.

Question 2

A CPD officer observes a person unconscious in a vehicle with drug paraphernalia visible. Under the Illinois Drug Overdose Prevention Act, what protection applies?

Accepted Answer

A person who calls 911 for an overdose may receive limited immunity from prosecution

Answer

Illinois's 911 Good Samaritan law provides limited immunity from prosecution for drug possession to those who seek emergency medical help for an overdose victim.

Question 3

When executing a search warrant in Chicago, officers must comply with the 'knock-and-announce' rule. An exception to this rule is permitted when:

Accepted Answer

Officers have reasonable suspicion that announcing would endanger safety or allow evidence destruction

Answer

The knock-and-announce rule may be suspended when specific articulable facts support a reasonable suspicion of danger to officers or imminent destruction of evidence.

Question 4

Under CPD policy, which of the following is an approved method for conducting a frisk (pat-down) during a Terry stop?

Accepted Answer

An exterior pat-down of outer clothing for weapons only

Answer

A Terry frisk is limited to a pat-down of the outer clothing for weapons; it does not authorize a full search unless a weapon is felt.

Question 5

A CPD officer is called to a mental health crisis. Under the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) model, the FIRST priority is:

Accepted Answer

De-escalation and connecting the individual to appropriate mental health services

Answer

The CIT model emphasizes de-escalation as the primary tool, with the goal of diverting individuals to mental health services rather than the criminal justice system.

CPD - Chicago Police Department Practice Test

CPD - Chicago Police Department Practice Test

CPD CPD Advanced Practice 3