One-Plus-One Theory allows LEO to use what relative level of force?

One-Plus-One Theory allows LEO to use what relative level of force?

• A. One level higher than the resistance used by the subject
• B. One level lower than the resistance used by the subject
• C. The same as the resistance used by the subject
• D. Double the resistance used by the subject

Answer: (A)

One-Plus-One Theory is about escalating force in proportion to the subject’s resistance. The officer should respond with one level higher than the resistance the subject is offering, which helps gain control without using more force than necessary. If the subject remains noncompliant at that higher level, the situation can be reassessed and the next appropriate level can be considered, always within policy and safety considerations. Using the same level or less would likely fail to gain compliance, while jumping to double the resistance would be excessive and risky.

One-Plus-One Theory is about escalating force in proportion to the subject’s resistance. The officer should respond with one level higher than the resistance the subject is offering, which helps gain control without using more force than necessary. If the subject remains noncompliant at that higher level, the situation can be reassessed and the next appropriate level can be considered, always within policy and safety considerations. Using the same level or less would likely fail to gain compliance, while jumping to double the resistance would be excessive and risky.