Under MISLE, actions higher than level 2 are used except when which condition applies?

• A. restrain devices alone
• B. use of force is not used
• C. there is no property damage
• D. the incident involves only a warning shot

Answer: (D)

Under MISLE, responses follow a force continuum: you start with less intrusive actions and move to higher levels of force only as the threat or resistance demands. Actions beyond level 2 are reserved for more serious or persistent threats. If the incident involves only a warning shot, there’s no need to escalate to higher levels—the warning shot itself is a controlled, deterrent measure that stays within level 2. MISLE would document that incident at level 2, reflecting that no further escalation was required.