Control Tactics Exam Review

Question 1

What is positional asphyxia

Answer 1

When the body position interferes with the respiratory system

Question 2

3 levels of shoulder pin theory

Answer 2

1- rear neck lock no compression
2- mechanical compression until conscious compliance
3- compression until unconsciousness

Question 3

Of spray shelf life

Answer 3

4 years

Question 4

Effective range of oc

Answer 4

1-3m

Question 5

Physiological effects of OC

Answer 5

Skin
Eyes
Respiratory System

Question 6

Ballistic needling

Answer 6

When capsicum particles become embedded into the corneas and eye tissue that cause extreme irritation and burning

Question 7

Psychological effects of OC

Answer 7

Fear
Panic
Goal re orientation
Thought process interruption

Question 8

Advantages of OC

Answer 8

Engage threat at greater distance
No risk to permanent injury
Easy to use
Unaffected by external temperatures

Question 9

Disadvantages of OC

Answer 9

Threat may have eye protection
Threat may avoid direct contact
Cross contamination
Affected by wind and rain
Health risks

Question 10

What subject categories would you spray

Answer 10

High end active resister

Assaultive

Question 11

Officer safety considerations for OC

Answer 11

Reduces need for physical control
Be prepared to employ alternative tactic
Not ideal response for edged weapons

Question 12

Tactical considerations for handcuffing

Answer 12

Approach to contact
Control upon first touch
Speed of application

Question 13

Post arrest procedures

Answer 13

D
A
R
C
S
Alps

Question 14

Advantages to collapsible baton

Answer 14

Easy to use and carry
Psychological advantage when confronting a
Potential resister

Question 15

Disadvantages of collapsible baton

Answer 15

Maintenance
Method of deployment
Higher injury potential

Question 16

Methods of delivery for baton

Answer 16

Two stances
Proper grip
Open mode
Closed mode
3 motor points in legs
2 motor points in arms

Question 17

PNS backlash triggers

Answer 17

Exhaustion
Perception threat diminished
Perception of injury
Trauma to vital system

Question 18

How do you intervene someone with excited delirium

Answer 18

Contact EMS
Contact supervisor
Wait till ems is on site before intervention
Plan the intervention
Maintain control of subject

Question 19

What is excited delirium

Answer 19

A state of extreme mental and physiological excitement characterized by extreme agitation, hyperthermia, hostility, exceptional strength and endurance without apparent fatigue

Question 20

How do you prepare against edged weapon defense?

Answer 20

Avoid
Control
Eliminate

Question 21

What is knife stopping power?

Answer 21

Psychological
Exsongulation (blood loss)
Vital organs / shock 
Nervous system (central & peripheral)
Structural targets (muscles and tendons)

Question 22

How long does it take for shoulder pin to take effect

Answer 22

5-30 seconds

Question 23

What are the levels of control in neck restraint?

Answer 23

Vascular neck restraint
(High level physical control)

Respiratory neck restraint (lethal)

Question 24

Baton lethal spots

Answer 24

Groin
Head
Neck

Question 25

Vascular neck restraint

Answer 25

Applying pressure to the side of the neck, impeding the blood flow

Question 26

Respiratory neck restraint

Answer 26

Use pressure to compress the trachea generating strangulation and a high degree of pain

Question 27

What’s vital in touch pressure to make it effective

Answer 27

Stabilize the head
Apply pressure/ counter pressure
Use digital tip pressure
Give loud repetitive verbal commands
Alleviate the blood pressure when command is obeyed