What action should follow grasping a subject during the escort technique?

Grasping a subject during the escort technique involves employing a position that allows you to maintain control over their movements while ensuring their safety and yours. Turning the subject's palm to face you is critical as it not only communicates authority but also minimizes their ability to manipulate their wrist to escape or resist.

This technique reduces the risk of the subject using their hands defensively or aggressively, as it confines their movements and allows for a greater level of compliance. By having their palm facing you, you also gain better leverage and control over the individual's upper body, making it easier to direct them as needed during the escort.

In contrast, quickly applying pressure could escalate the situation and may not be necessary if control is established correctly. Releasing the grip immediately undermines the effectiveness of the escort technique and could lead to a breakdown in security. Maintaining eye contact only, while beneficial for communication, does not provide the necessary control of the subject's movement, which is vital in a defensive tactic scenario.