What is the purpose of the escort technique?

The escort technique is designed primarily to move a subject without resistance. This technique is often employed in law enforcement and security settings to guide individuals safely and calmly from one location to another, especially when they may be non-compliant or uncooperative. The focus is on maintaining control while minimizing the potential for conflict, ensuring that both the officer and the subject can navigate the situation effectively.

By utilizing this technique, officers can exert necessary control while still allowing the subject to walk alongside them, which promotes compliance and reduces the likelihood of escalation. This technique is distinct from methods intended to cause pain compliance, disarm individuals, or completely immobilize subjects, which serve different purposes and may involve different levels of force or confrontation.