Which of the following is NOT an authorized reason to use nondeadly force?

• A. To protect the enforcement member or others from physical harm.
• B. To bring potentially dangerous and unlawful situation under control.
• C. To restrain or subdue a resistant individual.
• D. To intimidate or coerce compliance through fear.

Answer: (D)

Nondeadly force is intended to protect people from harm, bring a dangerous or unlawful situation under control, and restrain or subdue a resisting or noncompliant subject when necessary. The force used should be proportional to the threat and only as much as needed to achieve those legitimate safety objectives. Using force to intimidate or coerce compliance through fear has no legitimate safety or control purpose; it relies on intimidation rather than addressing a threat or gaining voluntary compliance, can escalate risk, and is not authorized by policy. So it’s not an approved reason for using nondeadly force, while the other scenarios align with protecting safety, regaining control, and restraining resistance.