5 Step Appeal

Step 1: Simple Appeal

Ask the individual to comply with the officer's request.

Step 2: Reasoned Appeal:

Explain why the request has been made, what law if any has been broken, and what conduct has caused the request.

Step 3: Personal Appeal

This may remind the individual that they may be jeopardising values that are high priorities to them eg, loss of free time if arrested, loss of money, loss of income, possibility of a criminal record, loss of respect of their partner and family.

Step 4: Final Appeal

The officer should now finally tell them what is required and use a phrase that means the same as the following example: "Is there anything I can reasonably do to make you co-operate with me/us?"

Step 5: Action

Reasonable force may be the only option left in the case of continued resistance.