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PPCT Defensive Tactics
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03/17/2015

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AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM (ANS)
Definition
TWO BRANCHES
THE SYMPATHETIC
THE PARASYMPATHETIC
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THE SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM (SNS)
Definition
MAIN FUNCTION IS TO ENABLE AN OFFICER TO FIGHT EFFECTIVELY UNDER HIGH STRESS (BALANCE BETWEEN FIGHT OR FLIGHT) Releases two hormones epinephrine and nor epinphrine
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THE PARASYMPATHETIC NERVIOUS SYSTEM (PNS)
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(PNS) ALLOWS REST AND DIGEST Allows us to save energy, blood pressure decreases, heart beats slower with less force
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CAUSES OF SNS ACTIVATION
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OBJECTIVE THREAT PERCEPTION
OBJECTIVE FEAR PERCEPTION
PHYSICAL EXHAUSTION
STARTLE RESPONSE
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YOU ARE ABOUT TO MAKE AN ARREST OF A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SUSPECT. THE MENTAL STATE YOU WOULD BE IN?
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COMBAT ANXIETY
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WHAT ARE SOME OF THE EFFECTS OF SNS ACTIVATION ON COMBAT PERFORMANCE?
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VISUAL DOMINANCE. TUNNEL VISION, LOSS OF DEPTH PERCEPTION, LOSS OF NEAR, PERIPHERAL, COLOR AND NIGHT VISION. COGNITIVE PROCESSING AT 175 BPM GROSS MOTOR SKILLS ONLY. MOTOR PERFORMANCE FINE AND COMPLEX SKILLS DECREASE, GROSS MOTOR SKILLS INCREASE.
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YOU MIGHT BE UNDERGOING PNS BACKLASH IF
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YOU SUFFER DIZZNESS, EXCESSIVE BLEEDING, THE SYMPTOMS OF SHOCK, OVERWHELMING SENSE OF EXHAUSTON OR EXCESSIVE MUSCLE TREMORS.
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THE EVENTS THAT COULD HAVE TRIGGERED PNS "BACKLASH"
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DIMINISHED THREAT, THERE HAS BEEN AN INJURY, TRAUMA TO A VITAL SYSTEM, EXHAUSTION OF THE AEROBIC AND ANAEROBIC SYSTEMS.
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AFTER A CRITICAL INCIDENT INVOLVING A FIREARM AND DEATH WHEN SHOULD YOU EXPECT THE FINAL USE OF FORCE REPORT.
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AFTER THE SECOND SLEEP PERIOD. (CRITICAL INCIDENT AMNESIA) BEFORE THE FIRST SLEEP PERIOD ONLY GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS. AFTER THE FIRST SLEEP PERIOD 50% TO 90%. AFTER THE SECON SLEEP PERIOD COMPLETE RECALL
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