When words do not control and the use of weapon is not appropriate or necessary this should be applied____________.

• A. Weaponless Control
• B. Verbal Persuasion
• C. Chemical Agent
• D. Nonverbal Cues

Answer: (A)

When verbal and nonverbal attempts to gain compliance have failed and using a weapon isn’t appropriate or needed, weaponless control is the appropriate approach. This means relying on safety-first, non-weapon techniques to manage the situation—using calm communication, appropriate positioning, and noninjurious methods to gain control or safely disengage—without introducing weapons or chemical agents. The goal is to stop any immediate danger while minimizing harm and keeping options open for de-escalation and rapport later. Verbal persuasion and nonverbal cues are valuable first steps, but if they don’t control the situation and a weapon isn’t warranted, weaponless control is the next, safer option.