Define the continuum of force and illustrate where deadly force fits.

Define the continuum of force and illustrate where deadly force fits.

• A. A progression from verbal commands to presence; deadly force is always the first option.
• B. A linear scale from negotiation to escalation.
• C. A progression from presence and verbal commands to hands-on control, less-lethal, and deadly force; deadly force is authorized to stop an imminent threat of serious bodily harm or death.
• D. There is no such continuum; force is chosen ad hoc.

Answer: (C)