According to the typical linear continuum of force policy,when police speak in persuasive tones that are firm,but not commanding,this is known as ______.

A) pain compliance
B) impact techniques
C) deadly force
D) persuasive verbalization

The use of persuasive verbalization is a part of the lower end of the force continuum, which focuses on verbal and non-physical methods of gaining compliance. This includes the use of persuasive tones that are firm but not commanding, rather than physical techniques like pain compliance or impact techniques, and obviously not the use of deadly force.