One piece of equipment that officers use very frequently in connection with arrests and also often in connection with investigatory stops is handcuffs. Ppt handcuffing techniques powerpoint presentation. In florida, 1998, hank carr gunned down 3 officers before killing himself. The asp tactical handcuff course consists of 4 hours of comprehensive training. Handcuffs are among the most often used tool by officers, yet training is severely. That is taccom, ensuring subject widens stance, lean forward at the waist, stretch both arms out behind him, palms up and look away. Exercise test back to form an exercise test that requires the student to demonstrate competency in effective handcuffing techniques. Demonstrate the proper procedures associated with executing a high risk arrest. Theory of handcuffing 40 minute classroom lesson handcuffing a standing suspect 2x40 minute practical lesson handcuffing a kneeling suspect 2x40 minute practical lesson. Topics to be covered include the safest approach and positioning for handcuffing, handcuffing standing subjects, prone and kneeling handcuffing, removing handcuffs, and the use of various types of handcuffs.
Describes proper handcuffing and speed cuffing techniques for leos. My friend laura scarry, an excop, is one of the nations top attorneys working to defend officers and departments from baseless litigation. The plastic handcuff is a disposable restraining device provided to officers for use as an alternate or reserve means of restraint. Tactical and practical handcuffing patrol police magazine. Proper handcuffing procedure by nicholas stark on prezi. Topics to be covered include the safest approach and positioning for handcuffing, handcuffing resistive subjects, removing handcuffs, and the use of various types of cuffs, among others. Please turn away from me and place your hands on the wallon top of your headbehind your back. Move of the week handcuffingspeed cuffing techniques. Tactical speed handcuffing provides immediate subject control and reduces risk to an officer. Lifesaving handcuffing tactics law enforcement officers must remain always vigilant and anticipate resistance from the subject once the first handcuff is applied. Once the arrest team is deployed, they strike for the target, ignoring any other protestors and take hold of them. Proper handcuffing procedure officer safety applying the first cuff applying the double lock is often forgotten. All techniques taught work on the street and not just in the classroom.
Officers should be reminded of this fact at the start of the lesson. His hands and fingers are made from a flexible yet durable polyurethane compound for a realistic feel while using real hand cuffs, and can tolerate thousands of cuffing. Use proper techniques even when the subject seems calm and mild mannered, as your safety is at risk. Pacific institute of defensive tactics course outline. Learn restraint techniques this approved bsis handcuffing course will teach security professionals how to properly handcuff restrain a suspect. Traning and certifications guard card, path practical. Cuffman is a human featured training dummy with flexible joint action in his wrists, elbows, shoulders, knees and hips. Any law enforcement officer in an authorized emergency vehicle may initiate a. The material used in this presentation was taken from the practical and tactical handcuffing program, with the permission of the copywriter owner.
Too many officers try to handcuff a suspect while he or she is still fighting. Because the hands kill, your hands have to be more prepared to be more deadly than your adversary. Manual of police traffic services policies and procedures page 1 of 4. Instructor richard nance describes a method for proning a subject out for handcuffing and searching. Whether you are a police officer, bail bondsman, or security guard, handcuffing people may be a daily occurrence in your line of work. Explorers should be able to employ techniques for a regular patrol response to a building clearing situation and a. Indiana law enforcement academy dvd catalog list in the blink of an eye. Tactical handcuffing a recent study showed that 67% of all resisting arrests came after the first handcuff was applied. Conducted at a beginner level, as well as an advanced level, all handcuffing techniques are applied at half speed and half power under the supervision of s2 instructors to ensure student safety. Since before the 1960s officers have experimented with different handcuffing techniques. July 2009 by dts instructor officer george durham a milford nh police department presentation 2. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
If a suspect breaks loose while being handcuffed, they might try to grab your sidearm, a particularly dangerous situation. The training course is commonly known as path, and the lesson plan is by ppc. If applied properly it is good preventive measures. The course is specifically designed for law enforcement, security officers, and other industry professionals. Topics to be covered include the safest approach and positioning for handcuffing, handcuffing noncompliant subjects, prone and kneeling handcuffing, removing handcuffs, and the use of various type of cuffs, among others. Manual of police traffic services policies and procedures page 2 of 4. The techniques presented are practical and effective. Handcuffs is a device use for temporarily restricting a subjects movements. List and demonstrate the three 3 methods of proper speed cuffing in the standing, kneeling and prone positions. Ppt handcuffing powerpoint presentation free to view. Officers should carry two of these handcuffs as part of their field equipment. Building clearing tactical raid think like a horse. Here are three techniques for when youre on your own rear leg sweep, with a partner rear takedown, or with a group of three or more officers the. Demonstrate the two techniques for overcoming resistance.
It may seem like a simple concept to some, but most lawsuits security companies, bail recovery agents, shoplifting agents, and p. Demonstrate the techniques for safe removal of handcuffs. Disposable handcuffs allow the officer adequate control when there are not a sufficient number of. Positioning for handcuffing using the safest approach handcuffing resistive subjects removing handcuffs using various types of cuffs. He is a certified police instructor, 7 degree black belt, inducted in the martial arts hall of fame, ranked top 10 in master class fighting. Start studying officer safety and control handcuffing techniques. However, being prepared with a handcuffing strategy. Ive seen some cuffing techniques that were ridiculous in all their verbal commands. This program is used in 81 countries throughout the world.
The student will demonstrate competency in the following performance dimensions. This course is an industry standard training for the use and application of handcuffs and restraints, and greatly reduces your liability and increases your value in the marketplace. Part i handcuffs as excessive force contents introduction handcuffs as excessive force. Knowing how to use handcuffs correctly is important for ensuring that either. The course includes instruction in, but not limited to, the following.
Under the supervision of an instructor the student will. The handcuffing technique favoured by the college is what i understand to be the f. I must inform you that any movement other than what i instruct you will be considered resistance. Once police have assumed control of a situation, it is a police decision as to whether or not the use of handcuffs should be continued. Demonstrate an understanding of the legal issues, liabilities, practices and philosophy of use of force. Explorers should learn the difference between a deliberate and dynamic building clearing. Asp tactical handcuff course defensive firearms instruction. Upon approaching a subject to handcuff, the officer should stay outside the. Before you can handcuff a suspect, you must obtain control.
Alternative handcuffing techniques plastic handcuffs. Handcuffs are the most frequently used tool in law enforcement. Unfortunately death and injuries to officers was the result. Prone positions with proper armlocks seem to be the safest for. At another location, security officials indicated that the site provided no practical application in handcuffing and instead had instructors. Patrol handcuffing techniques vary by department policy and individual officer preference. California department of justice commission on peace. Lifesaving handcuffing tactics handcuffs are temporary restraints that need to be put on and taken off safely. In the 1990s, handcuffing in the free standing and prone positions gained acceptance.
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