What is the appropriate term for when a subject resists by pulling their arm away from an officer?

When a subject resists by pulling their arm away from an officer, this behavior is classified as Defensive Resistance. This term is used to describe instances when an individual actively opposes an officer’s attempts to gain compliance by using their body movements to create distance or evade control, such as pulling away. This form of resistance is more active than passive resistance, where a subject may simply remain still or refuse to engage without any physical effort to escape or evade arrest. Understanding this distinction is important for law enforcement officers in determining the appropriate response and tactics during interactions with individuals who may resist.