CPD CPD Advanced Practice 5

Question 1

Under the Chicago Municipal Code, which offense is classified as a municipal ordinance violation rather than a state criminal offense?

Accepted Answer

Public urination

Answer

Public urination is typically charged as a Chicago municipal ordinance violation, while the other options are Illinois Criminal Code offenses.

Question 2

A CPD officer is dispatched to a 'person with a gun' call. On arrival, the officer sees a person matching the description holding an object. Which action best reflects current CPD de-escalation policy?

Accepted Answer

Establish distance, communicate clearly, use cover, and assess whether the object is actually a weapon before escalating

Answer

CPD de-escalation policy requires officers to create distance, use cover, communicate, and gather information before applying force, when circumstances permit.

Question 3

Under Illinois law, 'first degree murder' requires the state to prove that the offender:

Accepted Answer

Killed an individual while intending to kill or cause great bodily harm, or knowing the act created a strong probability of death

Answer

Illinois first degree murder requires intent to kill or cause great bodily harm, or knowledge that the act created a strong probability of death or great bodily harm.

Question 4

When preparing an arrest report, a CPD officer's narrative should primarily focus on:

Accepted Answer

Objective facts, direct observations, and verbatim statements in chronological order

Answer

Police reports must contain objective observations, facts, and direct quotes in chronological order — not opinion, legal conclusions, or irrelevant history.

Question 5

Under the Illinois Concealed Carry Act, a license holder who is carrying a concealed firearm and is approached by a police officer during an investigation must:

Accepted Answer

Disclose the presence of the firearm only if directly asked by the officer

Answer

Illinois law requires a concealed carry licensee to inform an officer of the firearm only upon the officer's inquiry — there is no proactive disclosure requirement.

CPD - Chicago Police Department Practice Test

CPD - Chicago Police Department Practice Test

CPD CPD Advanced Practice 5