Explain the history of Pressure Point Control Technique System - correct answer A. PPCT was founded in 1979 by Bruce Siddle. PPCT Management Systems is a
... [Show More] corporation that specializes in providing research based training for law enforcement, military, corrections, and industrial security, designed to minimize the ever present risk of liability.
Identify the components of acceptability. - correct answer B. All PPCT training programs are based upon the three principles. Tactical acceptability Hicks Law States that "less is best.". There are three motor skills. Gross Motor Skills- Large muscle movements (Legs and arms). Fine Motor Skills- Small muscle movement (fingers and hands), Complex Motor Skills- Series of movements; hand/eye coordination skills, medical acceptability-(1) Normal Use- Technique used at normal speed with no resistance.
(2) Accelerated Use- Technique done at full speed and with full resistance. Legally- PPCT has developed a force continuum based upon existing non-lethal force and lethal force case law. A department policy on use of force should exist within each agency. Officers must also be familiar with local, state and federal laws.
Identify the four most common types of resistance - correct answer C. Resistance from the escort position.
Resistance while applying handcuffs.
Passive resistance.
Active Aggression.
Explain how case law related to the force continuum. - correct answer D. The Graham Case made it clear that the standard for an officer's force upon a "seized free citizen" was whether the officer's force was "objectively reasonable" under the Fourth Amendment.
Use of Force Guidelines:
1. All force must be reasonable.
2. All force must be necessary
3. Officer's actions will depend on the subject's actions, variables of the situation and the officer's knowledge of his/her own physical abilities
Identify the levels of resistance. - correct answer E. Psychological Intimidation- nonverbal cues indicating a subject's attitude, appearance, and physical readiness. Examples: Karate stance, the finger, fist to palm.
Verbal Non-compliance- Verbal responses indicating unwillingness or threats. Examples: Go to hell, I'm not going, I'm going to kill you.
Passive Resistance- Physical actions that do not prevent officers attempt to control. Example: Passive demonstrator sitting on ground.
Defensive Resistance- Physical actions that attempt to prevent officers control, but never attempt to harm the officer. Examples: Pulls away from officer, walks away from officer.
Active Aggression- Physical actions of assault. Example: Subject punching or kicking officer.
Deadly Force Assault- Deadly force encounter. Example: Subject trying to stab officer with knife.
Identify the levels of control . - correct answer F. 1. Officer Presence- Identification of authority.
2. Verbal Direction- Commands of direction or arrest.
3. Empty Hand Control (Three commands before force):
a. Soft Empty Hand Control- Techniques that have a minimal chance of injury. Examples: Touch pressure and joint locks.
b. Hard Empty Hand Control- Techniques that have a probability of injury. Examples: Leg strikes hand strikes, and neck restraints.
4. Intermediate Weapons Control- Impact weapon strikes, chemical agents, and taser
5. Deadly Force- Deadly force actions (can occur by using person weapons, impact weapons, or firearms).
The (1+1) principle is normally used when encountering force. The officer always wants to be one level higher than the suspect. [Show Less]