Officer Safety Participant Manual (Unit 14 - Pressure Sensitive Areas and Stuns)

Question 1

What are the 5 control principles?

Answer 1

-Pain Compliance
-Stunning Techniques
-Distraction Techniques
-Balance Displacement
-Motor Dysfunction
(pg.191)

Question 2

There are two modes of application for pressure points and touch sensitive areas - touch pressure and striking. What is the most applicable control principle for touch pressure?

Answer 2

-Pain Compliance
(pg.191)

Question 3

There are two modes of application for pressure points and touch sensitive areas - touch pressure and striking. What is the most applicable control principle for striking?

Answer 3

-Stunning Techniques
(pg.191)

Question 4

What are the five steps for correct touch pressure application?

Answer 4

-Stabilize the target
-Apply pressure/counter pressure
-Use the digital tip
-Give loud, repetitive commands
-Alleviate pressure with compliance
(pg.195)

Question 5

Identify the nerve pressure points and best mode of application.

Answer 5

-Mandibular angle (touch pressure)
-Infra-orbital (touch pressure)
-Hypoglossal (touch pressure)
-Brachial plexus tie-in (strike)
-Brachial plexus clavicle notch (touch pressure)
-Suprascapular (strike)

(pg. 197-200)

Question 6

Identify the nerve motor points and best mode of application.

Answer 6

-Radial (strike)
-Medial (strike)
-Femoral (strike)
-Common perineal (strike)
-Tibial (strike)
(pg. 201-203)