Use of Force Model

Use of Force Model

Please research on-line the Use of Force Model, and print out a copy of this picture.

It is important for a security guard to understand the terms listed in the Use of Force Model, and understand the appropriate action that can be taken at any given time.

An example of a behavioural response in the Use Of Force Model is, Passive Resistance. This is a behaviour that an individual could display toward a security guard.

By definition, Passive Resistance is the non-compliance to a lawful request through verbal defiance with little or no physical response. ****

These factors should also be considered when determining the amounts of force to be used are:

  • Reasonable force
  • Necessary & Lowest level of force

The five levels of resistance in the National Use of Force Model are:

  • Cooperative/compliant
  • Passive resistance
  • Active resistance
  • Assaultive
  • Deadly Force

The five types of control in the National Use of Force Model are: ****

  • Officer Presence
  • Communication
  • Physical Control Skills (soft/hard)
  • Intermediate Weapons
  • Lethal Force

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