Deadly force (Examples) include

• A. Soft empty-hand techniques
• B. Verbal commands
• C. Escort holds
• D. Neck restraints, chokes, kneeling on neck, etc., and firearms

Answer: (D)

Deadly force means force that is likely to cause death or serious bodily harm. In training, actions that carry a high risk of fatal injury fall into this category. Neck restraints, chokes, kneeling on the neck, and firearms are classic examples because of their potential to cause severe harm or death in a moment of confrontation. The other options involve non-lethal or less-forceful means—soft empty-hand techniques and escort holds are designed to control without causing serious injury, and verbal commands are not physical force at all. So the choice that includes neck restraints, chokes, kneeling on the neck, and firearms best fits the concept of deadly force.