An officer is actively fighting a subject and uses strikes and takedowns to effectuate an arrest. What is the level of force used by the officer according to the MCOLES subject control continuum?

• A. Officer presence/verbal directions
• B. Physical control
• C. Deadly force assault
• D. Passive resistance

Answer: (B)

The question tests how actions map to force levels on the MCOLES subject control continuum. When an officer is actively fighting a subject and uses hands-on techniques like strikes and takedowns to gain control and effect an arrest, that falls at the physical control level. This is non-deadly, hands-on force used to restrain someone who is actively resisting. It’s more than verbal commands or merely standing presence, but it’s not the deadly force category. The scenario illustrates applying grappling and takedown techniques to secure the subject, which is the purpose of physical control.