In escalation of force, which action corresponds to 'Shove'?

In escalation of force, which action corresponds to 'Shove'?

• A. Show weapon
• B. Verbal warning
• C. Shove
• D. Shoot

Answer: (C)

Shove sits on the physical contact level of the force continuum. It’s a direct, controlled push used to create space or gain control when de-escalation hasn’t worked, but it’s not intended to injure. In the sequence, verbal warnings and showing a weapon are non-contact or display actions, while shooting is deadly force. A shove, as a direct physical push, fits between those softer measures and the more dangerous options.

Shove sits on the physical contact level of the force continuum. It’s a direct, controlled push used to create space or gain control when de-escalation hasn’t worked, but it’s not intended to injure. In the sequence, verbal warnings and showing a weapon are non-contact or display actions, while shooting is deadly force. A shove, as a direct physical push, fits between those softer measures and the more dangerous options.