Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) recently placed Taser (under Electronic
Stun Device) use at the same level as OC.
(From Chief Dan Coulombe of Hermiston Police Dept on 12/23/02)

DPSST Force Continuum
Level
of
Force
VI

V

IV

Deadly

Method
of
Force

Level
of
Resistance

Any force readily capable of causing
death or serious physical injury

Serious
Physical
Control

Neck Restraint
Impact Weapon
Focused Blows
Mace (CN/CS)

Physical
Control

Hair Takedown
Joint Takedown
Digital Control
Joint Come-along
Pressure Points
Electronic Stun Device
Temp. Restraints

III

Physical
Contact

Escort Position
Directional Contact

II

Verbal
Communication

Direct Order
Questioning
Persuasion

I

Presence

Display of Force Option
Body Language/Demeanor
Identification of Authority

O
C
R
E
S
T
R
A
I
N
T
S

Threat

Lethal

Ominous

Active

R
E
S
I
S
T
I
V
E

Static

Verbal

Undecided

None

Complying