Compliance techniques are used for which type of subject?

• A. Active resistant subjects
• B. Passive resistant subjects
• C. Non-resistant subjects
• D. Assaultive subjects

Answer: (A)

Compliance techniques are designed for subjects who actively resist an officer’s attempts to gain control. When someone is actively resisting, commands may be ignored and the person may pull away, twist, or push back. The goal of these techniques is to safely establish control and move toward compliance through controlled, non-escalatory physical contact and positioning, allowing the officer to handcuff or detain with minimum harm to both parties. They’re not focused on someone who is non-resistant or merely passive, where de-escalation and verbal persuasion are prioritized to prevent escalation. For assaultive subjects, higher levels of force or different protective measures would be warranted, so the emphasis here is on building control in the face of active resistance.