SCCJA PPCT part 1 Exam with complete
solutions
History of PPCT - -Founded by Bruce Siddle in 1979. It provides research
based training designed to minimize the ever present risk of liability
-Components of Acceptability - -Tactically: from a tactical standpoint. The 3
minute rule.
Medically: explores medical implications of each technique.
Legally: the PPCT Continuum. The methods that are reasonable for types of
resistance.
-Stimulus Response Training - -Static Training: Gross muscle movement
workout stimulus initiating action. "Slow motion".
Fluid Training: training with simulated/relaxed resistance. This training
shortens the officers reaction time and prevents mental stalls.
Dynamic training: duplicates actual resistance the officers may incur.
-3 categories of motor skills - -Gross motor skills.
Fine motor skills.
Complex motor skills.
-Gross motor skills - -Large muscle movement; explosive or strength
events; pushing and pulling muscle events.
-Fine motor skills - -Small muscle movement; dexterity skills and accuracy
skills.
-Complex motor skills - -Series of movements; hand/eye coordination.
-4 common types of resistance - -Resistance from escort position.
Resistance while applying handcuffs.
Passive resistance.
Active aggression.
-Case law established the force continuum - -Graham v. Connor.
Provided a proper guide to the proper use of force.
-Levels of resistance - -Psychological Intimidation.
Verbal non-compliance.
Passive Resistance.
Defensive resistance.
Active aggression.
Deadly force assault.
solutions
History of PPCT - -Founded by Bruce Siddle in 1979. It provides research
based training designed to minimize the ever present risk of liability
-Components of Acceptability - -Tactically: from a tactical standpoint. The 3
minute rule.
Medically: explores medical implications of each technique.
Legally: the PPCT Continuum. The methods that are reasonable for types of
resistance.
-Stimulus Response Training - -Static Training: Gross muscle movement
workout stimulus initiating action. "Slow motion".
Fluid Training: training with simulated/relaxed resistance. This training
shortens the officers reaction time and prevents mental stalls.
Dynamic training: duplicates actual resistance the officers may incur.
-3 categories of motor skills - -Gross motor skills.
Fine motor skills.
Complex motor skills.
-Gross motor skills - -Large muscle movement; explosive or strength
events; pushing and pulling muscle events.
-Fine motor skills - -Small muscle movement; dexterity skills and accuracy
skills.
-Complex motor skills - -Series of movements; hand/eye coordination.
-4 common types of resistance - -Resistance from escort position.
Resistance while applying handcuffs.
Passive resistance.
Active aggression.
-Case law established the force continuum - -Graham v. Connor.
Provided a proper guide to the proper use of force.
-Levels of resistance - -Psychological Intimidation.
Verbal non-compliance.
Passive Resistance.
Defensive resistance.
Active aggression.
Deadly force assault.
