Use of force is dynamic and fluid, allowing for a continuum of responses that flow up and down in tune with a subject's actions. This is a newer, more modern way of approaching use-of-force education, and is a move away from the older "if X occurs, you are authorized to perform Y" style. We train officers to recognize that all options are on the table at all times, including talking, getting some distance, and finding cover. Our officers are often in fast-moving, potentially violent encounters; a fluid continuum provides options for law enforcement professionals who are forced to make incredibly rapid decisions.