Levels Of Resistance Flashcards
1
Q
Compliant
A
a person contacted by an officer who acknowledges direction or lawful orders given and offers no resistance.
2
Q
Obstructive
A
the subject is uncooperative, not complying with an officer’s commands, or their physical actions are intended to prevent an officer from placing the subject in custody or under control; the subject’s actions are not directed at harming the officer or others.
3
Q
Assaultive
A
the subject demonstrates the intent to harm the officer, others or themselves.
4
Q
Life Threatening
A
the subject’s actions are likely to result in death or substantial bodily injury to the officer or others.
