Plain Talk About Handcuffing and Searching
Poor handcuffing and searching techniques can get you or other officers injured and even killed.
April 9, 2021
Poor handcuffing and searching techniques can get you or other officers injured and even killed.
April 9, 2021
When a detainee complains that your handcuffs are hurting them, you need to take notice and watch what you say.
May 3, 2020
If you know how to take advantage of what a suspect wears, you can use these handles to help get him or her into handcuffs.
July 10, 2017
Every year, prisoners escape custody. But using the proper restraints and techniques for each prisoner transfer situation will help ensure the safety of yourself and other law enforcement officers.
May 6, 2013
Always remember we need to Immobilize, Control, Handcuff, and then Search. Once handcuffed, search the subject's immediate area where he or she can retrieve a weapon while handcuffed. This includes the waist area, the groin area, pants pockets, and the small of the back-all favorite spots that criminals like to hide their firearms and other weapons.
April 21, 2011
I suspect a lot of agencies are probably not doing enough "no sight" or limited vision training and should consider its application in the training of defensive tactics, electronic control devices, OC spray, and addressing simple job specific tasks such as handling the equipment on our duty belts.
March 1, 2009
Patrol handcuffing techniques vary by department policy and individual officer preference. The goal should always be simple and direct: Get the handcuffs on the suspect. However, being prepared with a handcuffing strategy and technique will improve your confidence on the streets.
August 1, 2006
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