PPCT Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024
When is an officer justified in using intermediate weapons? - ANSWER-When hard empty hand control has failed, or officer believes that hard empty hand control will be insufficient to establish control.
When deadly force is not justified.
What are 2...
When is an officer justified in using intermediate weapons? - ANSWER-When hard empty hand control
has failed, or officer believes that hard empty hand control will be insufficient to establish control.
When deadly force is not justified.
What are 2 motor points in the arms used for blocking? - ANSWER-radial & median
What are 3 motor points in the legs used for striking? - ANSWER-common peroneal, femoral, tibial
What are the 3 striking techniques used with baton? - ANSWER-forward fluid shockwave strike
forward cutting strike
backhand cutting strike
What are the 4 weapon retention survival strategies? - ANSWER-maintain the reactionary gap
identify threatening body language
develop a predetermined survival response
maintain pyschological control of the subject & the environment
What are the 4 principles of weapon retention? - ANSWER-stabilize the grip
pull the weapon to center
release and stun
distract if release fails
List the 4 issues that will help an officer to prepare mentally for a disarming encounter. - ANSWER-
relative distance
, distractionary window
absolute commitment in disarming
follow-up control
List the steps in the disarming procedure. - ANSWER-parry the weapon & move the target
secure the weapon
disarm & stun
distract if disarm fails & attempt disarm again
What are the 3 components of acceptability in PPCT? - ANSWER-tactical, legal, medical
Theories of control - ANSWER-total control theory
one plus one theory
What are the subject's levels of resistance? - ANSWER-psychological intimidation
verbal noncompliance
passive resistance
defensive resistance
active aggression
deadly force assault
What are the officer's levels of control? - ANSWER-officer presence
verbal direction
soft empty hand control
hard empty hand control
intermediate weapon
deadly force
What are the principles of controlling resistive behavior? - ANSWER-pain compliance
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