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Required by many law enforcement agencies, the NIJ 0307.01 standard establishes requirements and methods of testing metallic handcuffs that include weight and dimensional testing, mechanical strength, salt-spray corrosion resistance and cheek-plate tamper resistance.
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The Dallas PD's SWAT unit takes down a pair of fortified crack houses and overwhelms the suspects, who have little time to react before they find themselves wearing handcuffs.
Read More →Handcuffing a suspect may only be one step toward gaining compliance. As this video from Black Tiger Tactical System states, "handcuffs on the suspect does not mean the fight is over."
Read More →A corrections facility uses a lot of handcuffs, and it loses a lot of handcuffs in prisoner transfers. Color-plated restraints from Peerless Handcuff Co. can help agencies identify their handcuffs and reduce loss. They can also be used to distinguish prisoners from specific cell blocks.
Read More →When carrying a concealed weapon, the entire carry system must be considered. You need to think about not only the firearm (which we won't cover here), but also the belt, the holster, and any required support equipment such as reloads, tactical light, knife, handcuffs, and OC.
Read More →B-Safe Industries’ new NTOA member tested and recommended Zipcuff uses patented new technology in law enforcement restraints. Zipcuff enhances user safety by enabling the officer to cuff both wrists and control a suspect with one hand in 1.5 seconds. It is re-useable and can be unlocked with a standard handcuff key.
Read More →As exemplified by IACP 2008 held in San Diego in November, IACP tends to be about big ticket items: vehicles, software, video systems. This year's IACP was no exception.
Read More →Tragically, the lives of many officers have been lost at the hands of suspects who attacked without warning as the officer attempted to apply handcuffs. Fortunately, there is a safer way to gauge a suspect's resistance while effectively controlling him.
Read More →The Model P010 Chain Link Handcuff is intended to fit increasingly tight budgets without compromising safety. While offered at a lower price, the Model P010 was designed and tested to rigorous standards to meet the tough demands often placed on this critical piece of equipment.
Read More →Some of you may have had some sympathy for Orange County (Calif.) Sheriff Michael S. Carona who was hauled into federal court last week, literally in chains. Well, handcuffs anyway.
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