PPCT INSTRUCTOR COURSE 2025 || All Solved.
PPCT defines the "reactionary gap" as what correct answers The minimum safe zone that an
officer should maintain when dealing with others
There are two tactical reactionary options that are available to the officers during a survival
situation, what are they? correct answers Penetrate and disengage
What are the four PPCT COMPONENTS OF ACCEPTABILITY correct answers tactical
acceptability,medical acceptability,legal acceptability,and human factors
Use of force continuums are structured around two different control theories, what are they?
correct answers Total control theory and the one-plus-one
Total control theory is centered upon the use of what? correct answers The use of an intermediate
weapon, such as ( taser,baton,and chemical agents
The one-plus-one theory is based upon? correct answers The concept of responding to levels of
resistance ( an eye for an eye)
Describe Levels of Resistance correct answers Describes threatening,resistive or assaultive
behavior on behalf of the subject (the inmates resisting)
Describe levels of Control correct answers Detailing the escalating methods of subject control by
officers (Road deputies/ Corrections)
What is expressive body indicators correct answers Nonverbal cues. Attitude,appearance and
physical readiness (blank stare,clenching of fists,tightening of jaw muscle. (Etc)
What is passive resistance correct answers Passive resistance is any type of resistance where the
subject does not attempt to touch or control him/her (protesters not moving but dead weight )
, What is resistive resistance? correct answers Defensive resistance is any action taken by a
subject that attempts to prevent an officer from gaining control (pulling/pushing away, running)
What is active aggression? correct answers Active aggression includes physical actions/assaults
the officer with less than deadly force.
What is deadly force? correct answers Deadly force is any force used against an officer and/or
another person that may result in great bodily harm (Johnny Tucker)/ one shot to the pelvic area
to stop subject instead of killing them.
What is lethal force? correct answers Lethal force is the intentionality of an event is to identify
whether the action taken has the possibility of loss of life
Examples of lethal force depend on? correct answers Level of severity,pistol/rifle
caliber,repetition of shots
Officer presence is? correct answers Uniformed or not, voice commands( Menominee Sheriff's
office step out and you won't be hurt)
What is soft hand controls correct answers Controls that don't involve striking that effectively
take control of the individual
What are hard empty hand controls? correct answers Striking, stunning,and any controls that
could could cause greater harm than soft hand controls
Intermediate controls are? correct answers Use of weapons such as
(flashlight,radio,pipe(corrections),broom stick,and tasers
Deadly force (controls) are? correct answers Controls causing serious injury but not death
PPCT defines the "reactionary gap" as what correct answers The minimum safe zone that an
officer should maintain when dealing with others
There are two tactical reactionary options that are available to the officers during a survival
situation, what are they? correct answers Penetrate and disengage
What are the four PPCT COMPONENTS OF ACCEPTABILITY correct answers tactical
acceptability,medical acceptability,legal acceptability,and human factors
Use of force continuums are structured around two different control theories, what are they?
correct answers Total control theory and the one-plus-one
Total control theory is centered upon the use of what? correct answers The use of an intermediate
weapon, such as ( taser,baton,and chemical agents
The one-plus-one theory is based upon? correct answers The concept of responding to levels of
resistance ( an eye for an eye)
Describe Levels of Resistance correct answers Describes threatening,resistive or assaultive
behavior on behalf of the subject (the inmates resisting)
Describe levels of Control correct answers Detailing the escalating methods of subject control by
officers (Road deputies/ Corrections)
What is expressive body indicators correct answers Nonverbal cues. Attitude,appearance and
physical readiness (blank stare,clenching of fists,tightening of jaw muscle. (Etc)
What is passive resistance correct answers Passive resistance is any type of resistance where the
subject does not attempt to touch or control him/her (protesters not moving but dead weight )
, What is resistive resistance? correct answers Defensive resistance is any action taken by a
subject that attempts to prevent an officer from gaining control (pulling/pushing away, running)
What is active aggression? correct answers Active aggression includes physical actions/assaults
the officer with less than deadly force.
What is deadly force? correct answers Deadly force is any force used against an officer and/or
another person that may result in great bodily harm (Johnny Tucker)/ one shot to the pelvic area
to stop subject instead of killing them.
What is lethal force? correct answers Lethal force is the intentionality of an event is to identify
whether the action taken has the possibility of loss of life
Examples of lethal force depend on? correct answers Level of severity,pistol/rifle
caliber,repetition of shots
Officer presence is? correct answers Uniformed or not, voice commands( Menominee Sheriff's
office step out and you won't be hurt)
What is soft hand controls correct answers Controls that don't involve striking that effectively
take control of the individual
What are hard empty hand controls? correct answers Striking, stunning,and any controls that
could could cause greater harm than soft hand controls
Intermediate controls are? correct answers Use of weapons such as
(flashlight,radio,pipe(corrections),broom stick,and tasers
Deadly force (controls) are? correct answers Controls causing serious injury but not death
