Note for Test Takers: Select the study guide based on your exam date
If you will take the Level I certification exam on or before December 31, 2026, use the 2024–2025 Study Guide. If you will take the exam on or after January 1, 2027, use the updated 2026–2027 Study Guide.
Caveat: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this work. However, this book is a summary of applicable law and is not an authority. Throughout the text, the law is frequently paraphrased to facilitate understanding. This study guide is for educational purposes only and may not be used as a substitute for legal advice or counsel.
Should any material in this publication conflict with constitutional, statutory, or case law, the law provided by the constitution, statute, or case prevails. This book is intended to be a guide and is not a substitute for thorough legal research and the advice of legal counsel or your police advisor. It is not intended to provide legal advice. If you are using this book as a secondary reference, it should be the starting point for your research.
Individual statutes may have additional requirements, including culpable mental states, specific elements, or defenses that this book does not explore in sufficient depth to substitute for legal advice provided by an attorney. As always, consult your legal counsel for specific questions of law or application.