Handcuffing

Question 1

Handcuffs Justification:

Answer 1

The decision to handcuff rests with you. Officer safety Is paramount. Generally, you are justified in handcuffing prisoners only when they have tried to escape, or to prevent escape or injury to themselves or others.

Question 2

Handcuffs – Safeguards (BATE):

Answer 2

B – Approach the subject from the safest angle using the BLADED body position.
A – Remain ALERT and prepared for sudden resistance.
T – Adopt a TACTICAL POSITION that maximises your safety and control of the subject by keeping them off balance.
E – ENSURE that the handcuffs are double locked by pulling and pushing on the swinging handcuff arm without delay once applied.

Question 3

Positional Asphyxia:

Answer 3

• person in handcuffs should not be left in prone position for extended periods of time.

Question 4

Symptoms of Positional Asphyxia:

Answer 4

• Wild/threatening/bizarre behaviour.
• Violent behaviour generally.
• Violent resistance.
• Drug and alcohol use by individual.
• Male gender.
• Large build/obesity.

Question 5

Handcuff parts:

Answer 5

• Chain/Hinge
• Body
• Swing arm
• Fixed arm
• Knurled Locking Barrels

Question 6

Handcuffing Principles:

Answer 6

A – Apply.
A – Adjust.
D – Double lock.
C – Check

Question 7

Types of handcuffs:

Answer 7

• Saf-Lok Mk IV (Chained).

- Saf-Lok Mk V (Hinged).