PPCT Control Principle Exam 2024 with
Complete Solutions
Identify the three Components of Acceptability - ANSWER-Tactical, Legal, and Medical
Acceptability
Tactical Acceptability - ANSWER-Tactical Acceptability
•Develop system based on the most common types of resistance encountered
•Develop techniques based on gross motor skills (Inverted-U Law)
•Minimize response options (Hick's Law)
Legal Acceptability - ANSWER-Examine existing case law
•Develop a use of force continuum to case law
Medical Acceptability - ANSWER-Extensive medical research supporting techniques
Identify the two Philosophies for Force/Control Continuums - ANSWER-Total Control
Theory and One Plus One Theory
Total Control Theory - ANSWER-Associated with a training system centered upon the
use of an intermediate weapon for all levels of resistance
Principles of Escalation and De-escalation - ANSWER-Reasonable amount of force to
control the subject
Identify the Variable that affect the Use of Force - ANSWER-Type of crime,
Officer/subject size and gender,
Exigent conditions,
Reaction time, and
Access to weapons
Identify the Elements of Reporting Force - ANSWER-Officer's Arrival, Approach,
Subject's Actions, Officer's Actions, Transport Procedure
Four Most Common Types of Resistance - ANSWER-Resistance during the handcuffing
procedure,
Passive actions,
Escort position resistance, and
Active Aggression
The Principles of Controlling Resistive Behavior - ANSWER-Pain compliance, Stunning,
Distraction Technique, Balance Displacement, and Motor Dysfunction
Complete Solutions
Identify the three Components of Acceptability - ANSWER-Tactical, Legal, and Medical
Acceptability
Tactical Acceptability - ANSWER-Tactical Acceptability
•Develop system based on the most common types of resistance encountered
•Develop techniques based on gross motor skills (Inverted-U Law)
•Minimize response options (Hick's Law)
Legal Acceptability - ANSWER-Examine existing case law
•Develop a use of force continuum to case law
Medical Acceptability - ANSWER-Extensive medical research supporting techniques
Identify the two Philosophies for Force/Control Continuums - ANSWER-Total Control
Theory and One Plus One Theory
Total Control Theory - ANSWER-Associated with a training system centered upon the
use of an intermediate weapon for all levels of resistance
Principles of Escalation and De-escalation - ANSWER-Reasonable amount of force to
control the subject
Identify the Variable that affect the Use of Force - ANSWER-Type of crime,
Officer/subject size and gender,
Exigent conditions,
Reaction time, and
Access to weapons
Identify the Elements of Reporting Force - ANSWER-Officer's Arrival, Approach,
Subject's Actions, Officer's Actions, Transport Procedure
Four Most Common Types of Resistance - ANSWER-Resistance during the handcuffing
procedure,
Passive actions,
Escort position resistance, and
Active Aggression
The Principles of Controlling Resistive Behavior - ANSWER-Pain compliance, Stunning,
Distraction Technique, Balance Displacement, and Motor Dysfunction
