PPCT Use of Force Pressure Point Control Technique
Questions and Answers 100% Correct | Latest Update
2024
Explain the history of the Pressure Point Control Technique System. - PPCT
stands for Pressure Point Control Tactics. PPCT was founded in 1979 by Bruce
Siddle. PPCT Management Systems is a 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. The PPCT Training
System has been a great success and has been adopted by many major agencies in
this country and the world.
Identify the components of acceptability - Tactically - From a Tactical
Standpoint
Medically
Legally
Tactically - From a Tactical Standpoint - All of the techniques within the PPCT
System are designed around the "Three Minute Rule," which means if an officer
cannot learn the basic mechanics of a technique in three minutes or less, in all
probability, the officer will not be able to retain or use the technique in the stress
of an actual resistance. Hick's Law states that "less is best."
Stimulus-response training is direct or indirect training that may determine one's
actions under stress. Currently there are three methods of training when survival
skills are taught. They are: Static Training - Where gross muscle movement is
taught without any stimulus initiating action. Techniques are practiced in a slow-
motion manner without any type of stimulated resistance allowed. No more than
25 repetitions should be needed. Fluid Training - Practicing a technique that is
now accompanied by stimulated but relaxed resistance. The resistor gives the
officer the most common type of resistance that is applicable to the control
method being practiced. This type of training shortens the officer's reaction time
,and prevents mental stalls. Dynamic Training - This phase of training is designed to
duplicate actual resistance the officers may incur. Dynamic training must be
practiced with restraints and supervision to prevent injury, or keep injury to a
minimum. One benefit is that this type of stimulation separates techniques into
those that work and "those that work only in the gym."
The techniques implemented are all gross motor skills. There are three categories
of motor skills: Gross Motor Skills - Large muscle movement; explosive or strength
events (ex. Squat, thrust); pushing and pulling muscles; working on appendages
(legs and arms); five or less repetitions needed. Fine Motor Skills - Small muscle
movement; dexterity skills and accuracy skills (fingers and hands); typing a
Medically - The PPCT System is the first of its kind to completely explore the
medical implications of each technique. The techniques are broken down into two
categories: Normal Use - Technique used at normal speed with no resistance.
Accelerated Use - Technique done at full speed and with full resistance.
In an officer's use of force, as it relates to the in-custody death of a subject, one or
more of the risks listed below was a contributing factor.
1. Heavy alcohol intoxication
2. Extraordinary physical strength
3. Poor color
4. Panic
5. Hyperthermia - red face and high body temperature
6. Sudden tranquility or lethargy
7. Paranoia
8. Cocaine intoxication
9. Obesity - large bellies
10. Aggressive or bizarre behavior
11. Apparent ineffectiveness of chemical spray
, The officer should also be aware of the possibility of a subject hyperventilating.
Continued rapid breathing or any breathing difficulty may result in the subject
losing consciousness. If the officer is unable to restore normal breathing, he/she
should summons medical assistance. In case of unconsciousness, subject should
be treated by EMS.
Custody related deaths
1. Positional Asphyxia - A lack of oxygen and increase in carbon dioxide in the
blood of the subject, brought about by a subject being in a position that restricts
breathing.
2. Cocaine Induced Excited Delirium - Also called cocaine psychosis.
3. Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) - Characteristics are similar to cocaine
induced excited delirium but NMS usually occurs in psychiatric patients who are
taking anti-psychotic medication
4. Cocaine Abuse/Toxicity - Cocaine is an agent that stimulates both the central
nervous and cardiovascular systems. Cocaine constricts blood vessels, elevates
heart rate, raises blood pressure, and increases body temperature.
5. Excited Delirium - a state of extreme mental and phys
Legally - PPCT has developed a force continuum based upon existing non-
lethal force and lethal force case law. From this research, the PPCT Force
Continuum was designed to teach officers what methods of control are
reasonable for specific types of resistance.
Identify the four most common types of resistance. - The following categories
represent the most common types of resistance that an officer will encounter:
i. Resistance from the escort position.
ii. Resistance while applying handcuffs.
iii. Passive resistance.
Questions and Answers 100% Correct | Latest Update
2024
Explain the history of the Pressure Point Control Technique System. - PPCT
stands for Pressure Point Control Tactics. PPCT was founded in 1979 by Bruce
Siddle. PPCT Management Systems is a 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. The PPCT Training
System has been a great success and has been adopted by many major agencies in
this country and the world.
Identify the components of acceptability - Tactically - From a Tactical
Standpoint
Medically
Legally
Tactically - From a Tactical Standpoint - All of the techniques within the PPCT
System are designed around the "Three Minute Rule," which means if an officer
cannot learn the basic mechanics of a technique in three minutes or less, in all
probability, the officer will not be able to retain or use the technique in the stress
of an actual resistance. Hick's Law states that "less is best."
Stimulus-response training is direct or indirect training that may determine one's
actions under stress. Currently there are three methods of training when survival
skills are taught. They are: Static Training - Where gross muscle movement is
taught without any stimulus initiating action. Techniques are practiced in a slow-
motion manner without any type of stimulated resistance allowed. No more than
25 repetitions should be needed. Fluid Training - Practicing a technique that is
now accompanied by stimulated but relaxed resistance. The resistor gives the
officer the most common type of resistance that is applicable to the control
method being practiced. This type of training shortens the officer's reaction time
,and prevents mental stalls. Dynamic Training - This phase of training is designed to
duplicate actual resistance the officers may incur. Dynamic training must be
practiced with restraints and supervision to prevent injury, or keep injury to a
minimum. One benefit is that this type of stimulation separates techniques into
those that work and "those that work only in the gym."
The techniques implemented are all gross motor skills. There are three categories
of motor skills: Gross Motor Skills - Large muscle movement; explosive or strength
events (ex. Squat, thrust); pushing and pulling muscles; working on appendages
(legs and arms); five or less repetitions needed. Fine Motor Skills - Small muscle
movement; dexterity skills and accuracy skills (fingers and hands); typing a
Medically - The PPCT System is the first of its kind to completely explore the
medical implications of each technique. The techniques are broken down into two
categories: Normal Use - Technique used at normal speed with no resistance.
Accelerated Use - Technique done at full speed and with full resistance.
In an officer's use of force, as it relates to the in-custody death of a subject, one or
more of the risks listed below was a contributing factor.
1. Heavy alcohol intoxication
2. Extraordinary physical strength
3. Poor color
4. Panic
5. Hyperthermia - red face and high body temperature
6. Sudden tranquility or lethargy
7. Paranoia
8. Cocaine intoxication
9. Obesity - large bellies
10. Aggressive or bizarre behavior
11. Apparent ineffectiveness of chemical spray
, The officer should also be aware of the possibility of a subject hyperventilating.
Continued rapid breathing or any breathing difficulty may result in the subject
losing consciousness. If the officer is unable to restore normal breathing, he/she
should summons medical assistance. In case of unconsciousness, subject should
be treated by EMS.
Custody related deaths
1. Positional Asphyxia - A lack of oxygen and increase in carbon dioxide in the
blood of the subject, brought about by a subject being in a position that restricts
breathing.
2. Cocaine Induced Excited Delirium - Also called cocaine psychosis.
3. Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) - Characteristics are similar to cocaine
induced excited delirium but NMS usually occurs in psychiatric patients who are
taking anti-psychotic medication
4. Cocaine Abuse/Toxicity - Cocaine is an agent that stimulates both the central
nervous and cardiovascular systems. Cocaine constricts blood vessels, elevates
heart rate, raises blood pressure, and increases body temperature.
5. Excited Delirium - a state of extreme mental and phys
Legally - PPCT has developed a force continuum based upon existing non-
lethal force and lethal force case law. From this research, the PPCT Force
Continuum was designed to teach officers what methods of control are
reasonable for specific types of resistance.
Identify the four most common types of resistance. - The following categories
represent the most common types of resistance that an officer will encounter:
i. Resistance from the escort position.
ii. Resistance while applying handcuffs.
iii. Passive resistance.
