Which term describes a subject's use of physically evasive movements directed toward the officer, such as bracing or tensing to prevent control?

• A. Active Resistance
• B. Aggressive Resistance
• C. Acuity
• D. Apex

Answer: (A)

This question tests recognizing how a subject’s movements signal different levels of resistance during an encounter. When a person uses physically evasive movements aimed at hindering control—like bracing or tensing to prevent being restrained—they’re not simply yielding or being passive; they’re actively resisting the officer’s attempts to gain control. That behavior fits the category of Active Resistance: the subject is resisting through deliberate, non-violent movements intended to hinder handling or custody.

Aggressive Resistance would involve overt violence or attempts to harm the officer, which isn’t described here. Acuity and apex aren’t terms used to describe resistance behavior in use-of-force contexts; acuity means sharpness of perception, and apex means the highest point—neither captures the described resistance.