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CPD Advanced Practice Flashcards

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

    Answer: Public urination

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

  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?

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

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

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

  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:

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

    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.

  6. A CPD officer is processing a crime scene where a shooting occurred. Which step should occur FIRST?

    Answer: Secure the scene perimeter and provide care to any injured persons

    Scene security and rendering aid to injured persons always precede evidence collection — life safety and scene integrity are the first priorities.

  7. Under the Consent Decree entered against the City of Chicago in 2019, CPD is required to:

    Answer: Reform use-of-force practices, accountability, and community policing under federal court oversight

    The 2019 federal Consent Decree mandates comprehensive CPD reforms in use of force, accountability, supervision, and community policing, monitored by an Independent Monitor.