PPCT Control Principles Chapter 2
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What are the three PPCT Components of Acceptability? - ANSWER Tactical
Acceptability; Legal Acceptability; Medical Acceptability
Tactical Acceptability - ANSWER Develop system based on the most common types of
resistance encounters; develop techniques based on gross motor skills (Inverted-U
Law), Minimize response options
Legal Acceptability - ANSWER Examine existing case law; Develop a use of force
continuum according to case law
Medical Acceptability - ANSWER Extensive medical research supporting techniques
Hick's Law - ANSWER States that reaction time increases by approximately 150
milliseconds when the response option (technique) increases from one to two
One-Plus-One Theory - ANSWER Advocates that officers can use one level of force
higher than the level of resistance used by the subject
Total Control Theory - ANSWER Allows a specific type of tool to be used to control all
levels of resistance
Psychological Intimidation - ANSWER Nonverbal cues indicating subject's attitude,
appearance, and physical readiness
Verbal Noncompliance - ANSWER Any verbal response indicating subject unwillingness
to obey commands of detainment, arrest, or to stop unlawful or dangerous behavior
Passive Resistance - ANSWER Any type if resistance where the subject does not
attempt to defeat the officer's attempt to touch or control him/her, but he/she will not
voluntarily comply with verbal and physical attempts of control
Defensive Resistance - ANSWER Any action by a subject that attempts to prevent an
officer from gaining control of the subject
Active Aggression - ANSWER Includes physical actions/assaults against the officer or
another person with less than deadly force
Deadly Force Assault - ANSWER Any force used against an officer and/or another
person that may result in great bodily harm or the loss of human life
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What are the three PPCT Components of Acceptability? - ANSWER Tactical
Acceptability; Legal Acceptability; Medical Acceptability
Tactical Acceptability - ANSWER Develop system based on the most common types of
resistance encounters; develop techniques based on gross motor skills (Inverted-U
Law), Minimize response options
Legal Acceptability - ANSWER Examine existing case law; Develop a use of force
continuum according to case law
Medical Acceptability - ANSWER Extensive medical research supporting techniques
Hick's Law - ANSWER States that reaction time increases by approximately 150
milliseconds when the response option (technique) increases from one to two
One-Plus-One Theory - ANSWER Advocates that officers can use one level of force
higher than the level of resistance used by the subject
Total Control Theory - ANSWER Allows a specific type of tool to be used to control all
levels of resistance
Psychological Intimidation - ANSWER Nonverbal cues indicating subject's attitude,
appearance, and physical readiness
Verbal Noncompliance - ANSWER Any verbal response indicating subject unwillingness
to obey commands of detainment, arrest, or to stop unlawful or dangerous behavior
Passive Resistance - ANSWER Any type if resistance where the subject does not
attempt to defeat the officer's attempt to touch or control him/her, but he/she will not
voluntarily comply with verbal and physical attempts of control
Defensive Resistance - ANSWER Any action by a subject that attempts to prevent an
officer from gaining control of the subject
Active Aggression - ANSWER Includes physical actions/assaults against the officer or
another person with less than deadly force
Deadly Force Assault - ANSWER Any force used against an officer and/or another
person that may result in great bodily harm or the loss of human life
