Which of the following is NOT a level of use of force?

The correct answer is based on the levels of use of force that law enforcement and security personnel typically follow, which are designed to provide a framework for responding to various situations with an appropriate level of force.

Verbal Command Force is not considered a level of use of force in the same formal way that other options are classified. The levels of use of force usually include categories such as mechanical force, enhanced mechanical force, and deadly force, which involve varying degrees of physical intervention or coercion.

Mechanical Force refers to the application of physical techniques or devices, while Enhanced Mechanical Force could involve additional measures such as the use of batons or other restraints. Deadly Force, on the other hand, is the highest level where the potential for permanent injury or lethality is present.

While verbal commands are an essential part of the communication process in law enforcement, they do not constitute a "force" level, as they do not involve physical intervention. Instead, they are generally a means of de-escalation or establishing compliance without physical confrontation.