Passive Resistance is defined as?

• A. A subject makes overt, hostile, threatening movements.
• B. A subject attempts to push or pull away.
• C. A subject surrenders immediately without resistance.
• D. A subject verbally or physically refuses to respond or comply with a deputy's verbal commands.

Answer: (D)

Passive resistance is noncooperative behavior where a person refuses to respond or comply with commands but does not use force. It often shows up as verbal defiance or deliberate noncompliance without physical fighting. The option describing someone verbally or physically refusing to respond or comply with a deputy’s verbal commands fits this non-violent, noncooperative pattern, which is why it’s the best choice. In contrast, overt hostile movements or attempts to push away illustrate active resistance, and surrendering immediately without resistance is compliance rather than resistance.