This means a security force member will issue firm verbal orders or warning to a possible suspect. The third step in the ladder is escort. This occurs when the security force member attempts to escort the suspect away from the area. This should only be attempted when the suspect's actions indicate they can safely be approached. The fourth step in the continuum is pain compliance.
Pain compliance is the use of pain to control resistive behavior.
The fifth step is intimidation. This step is used when pain compliance is ineffective. Use of chemical irritants may be authorized at this point. The sixth step is high-impact striking techniques. These can be performed with personal weapons such as hands, feet, elbows or the expandable batons.