CO Officer Shot by Handcuffed, Detained Suspect

"As they were removing him from the vehicle, he was somehow able to access another weapon and fire at least one round, striking one of the officers in the neck," said Chief Ron Thomas.
"As they were removing him from the vehicle, he was somehow able to access another weapon and fire at least one round, striking one of the officers in the neck," said Chief Ron Thomas.
Poor handcuffing and searching techniques can get you or other officers injured and even killed.
When a detainee complains that your handcuffs are hurting them, you need to take notice and watch what you say.
Investigators said when deputies tried to arrest him, he shot one of them in the forearm, while still handcuffed.
Investigators said when deputies tried to arrest him, he shot one of them in the forearm, while still handcuffed. More Here.
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.
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