Types of Subjects

Question 1

Define Passive Compliant Subject

Answer 1

A subject that follows the officer’s requests or verbal task directions.

Question 2

Define Passive Resister

Answer 2

A subject who does not follow the officer’s requests or task directions, but offers no physical resistance to the officer’s attempts to gain control.

Question 3

Define Active Resistor

Answer 3

A subject who does not follow the officer’s request or verbal directions, offers physical resistance that prevents or may prevent the officer from gaining control, but does not attempt to harm the officer.

Question 4

Define Active Aggressor

Answer 4

Subjects who attempt to harm or attack the officer.

Question 5

What other factors should be considered when deciding what kind of subject you are dealing with, and ultimately what use of force you will be using?

Answer 5

The physical size and capabilities of the officer and subject, the number of subjects, and environmental conditions.

Question 6

What are the primary factors used to classify subjects?

Answer 6

His/Her Demeanor and Activity