PPCT Chapter 2 Control Principles-
Haller
Three Components of Acceptbility that underline the research philosophy of the PPCT
system - answerTactical, Legal, Medical Acceptability
Total Control theory - answerA use of force control continuum that is associated with a
use of an intermediate weapon. This theory allows a specific type of tool to be used to
control all levels of resistance. The escalation of force will be determined by the injury
potential of each technique.
One Plus One Theory - answerThe most conservative use of force theory, based upon
the concept of responding to resistance with proportional use of force.
Psychological Intimidation - answerNonverbal cues indicating subject's attitude,
apperance, and physical readiness.
Verbal Noncompliance - answerAny verbal response indicating subject unwillingness to
obey commands of detainment, arrest, or to stop unlawful or dangerous behavior.
Passive Resistane - answerAny type of 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
company with verbal and physical attempts of control.
Defensive Resistance - answerAny action by a subject that attempts to prevent an
officer from gaining control of the subject.
Active Agression - answerIncludes physical action/assaults against the officer or
another person with less than deadly force.
Deadly Force Assault - answerIs any force used against an officer and/or another
person that may result in great bodily harm or the loss of human life.
Officer Presence - answerThe identification of police officer's authority, either by the
uniformed presence or the verbal identification of being a police officer.
Verbal Direction - answer"Commands of direction or arrest"
Soft Empty Hand Control - answerTechniques designed to control Passive or Defensive
Resistance
Haller
Three Components of Acceptbility that underline the research philosophy of the PPCT
system - answerTactical, Legal, Medical Acceptability
Total Control theory - answerA use of force control continuum that is associated with a
use of an intermediate weapon. This theory allows a specific type of tool to be used to
control all levels of resistance. The escalation of force will be determined by the injury
potential of each technique.
One Plus One Theory - answerThe most conservative use of force theory, based upon
the concept of responding to resistance with proportional use of force.
Psychological Intimidation - answerNonverbal cues indicating subject's attitude,
apperance, and physical readiness.
Verbal Noncompliance - answerAny verbal response indicating subject unwillingness to
obey commands of detainment, arrest, or to stop unlawful or dangerous behavior.
Passive Resistane - answerAny type of 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
company with verbal and physical attempts of control.
Defensive Resistance - answerAny action by a subject that attempts to prevent an
officer from gaining control of the subject.
Active Agression - answerIncludes physical action/assaults against the officer or
another person with less than deadly force.
Deadly Force Assault - answerIs any force used against an officer and/or another
person that may result in great bodily harm or the loss of human life.
Officer Presence - answerThe identification of police officer's authority, either by the
uniformed presence or the verbal identification of being a police officer.
Verbal Direction - answer"Commands of direction or arrest"
Soft Empty Hand Control - answerTechniques designed to control Passive or Defensive
Resistance
