Which is an example of Compliance Holds?

• A. Pressure Points
• B. Blanket the Arm
• C. Hug Yourself
• D. Come Along

Answer: (D)

Compliance holds are techniques aimed at gaining voluntary, controlled movement from a person with minimal force. They focus on guiding the subject to a direction or location in a safe, calm way.

Come Along fits this idea because it’s used to escort or guide someone toward a desired area by establishing a controlled, forward motion. The approach emphasizes positioning yourself to communicate intent and gently lead the person, reducing risk and making cooperation more likely.

The other options aren’t about guiding or escorting in a cooperative way. Pressure points rely on causing pain to compel movement, which is forceful and often unsafe. Wrapping or immobilizing the arm is more about restraint than guiding someone to move. A self-hug doesn’t involve directing another person at all. So the example that best embodies a compliant, guiding hold is the escort move.