What are the four individual action categories for situational use of force options?

The four individual action categories for situational use of force options are known as passive, active, assaultive, and life-threatening behaviors. This framework helps law enforcement officers assess the level of resistance they might encounter from a subject and determines the appropriate response.

Passive behavior refers to non-compliant subjects who may not respond verbally or physically but are also not actively resisting. Active behavior signifies individuals who physically resist an officer's attempts to gain control but are not necessarily violent. Assaultive actions are those exhibited by a subject who poses a direct threat through aggressive physical behavior, which could harm the officer or others. Life-threatening behavior encompasses actions that present an immediate danger to the officer or others, such as armed attacks or behavior that indicates a significant chance of severe injury or death.

Understanding these categories allows officers to effectively gauge the situation they are in and apply an appropriate level of force that aligns with the behavior of the subject they are dealing with, ensuring officer safety and adherence to proper protocols.