1.08 Carotid Restraint

Question 1

True or false?

The carotid restraint may not be used on subjects who are actively resisting or are assaultive.

Answer 1

False.

Question 2

Should or shall?
The hold (should or shall?) only be used to render the subject unconscious in order to allow the officer to gain control of that subject.

Answer 2

Should.

Question 3

Should or shall?

If the hold cannot be applied correctly, the officer (should or shall?) not attempt the hold.

Answer 3

Shall.

Question 4

True or false?

Whenever possible, the carotid restraint to should be applied at a “two-officer” technique.

Answer 4

True.

Question 5

During the “two-officer” technique, what is the second officer responsible for?

Answer 5

For observing the application of the hold to ensure that it is correctly places and to monitor the subject’s level of consciousness and let the contact officer know if the subject loses consciousness.

Question 6

Absent exigent circumstances, how long should the hold be maintained?

Answer 6

Until loss of consciousness occurs.

Question 7

If the subject is still conscious after (how long?) the officer shall release pressure on the neck and go to another force option.

Answer 7

30 seconds

Question 8

Absent exigent circumstances, the carotid restraint shall not be used more that (how many times?) on an individual in a 24 hour period?

Answer 8

Twice.

Question 9

If the subject loses consciousness while standing, what should the officer do?

Answer 9

The officer shall move to the kneeling restraint position to avoid injury.

Question 10

True or false?

As soon as the subject stops resisting and is handcuffed, the officer shall monitor the subject’s vital signs closely.

Answer 10

True.

Question 11

Should or shall?
If the subject has difficulty breathing, is not at a functional level of consciousness, exhibits symptoms of medical distress, or if the officer has any doubt regarding the subject’s medical condition, the officer (should or shall?) call for paramedics and render appropriate first aid.

Answer 11

Shall.

Question 12

True or false?
A subject who has been rendered unconscious through the use of the carotid restraint shall be transported to a contract hospital for medical examination prior to final disposition.

Answer 12

True.

Question 13

Any subject who was rendered unconscious by means of a carotid restraint shall be transported by (how many?) officers or by paramedics.

Answer 13

Two.

Question 14

If the subject is transported by police vehicle, (how many?) officers shall make the transport?

Answer 14

Two, one to monitor subject’s breathing, skin color, level of consciousness through observation and conversation.

Question 15

If paramedics transport the subject, (how many?) officer(s) must ride with the paramedics?

Answer 15

At least one.

Question 16

Should or shall?
Officers (should or shall?) notify a supervisor as soon as practical whenever they render a subject unconscious by means of a carotid restraint.

Answer 16

Shall.

Question 17

When a medical problem or injury has occurred, who shall the supervisor notify?

Answer 17

The Watch Commander

Question 18

Officers shall keep a subject who has been rendered unconscious under constant observation for how long?

Answer 18

At least 2 hours or until final disposition of the subject after medical clearance.

Question 19

Should or shall?
Officers who admit a subject who was rendered unconscious into any detention or medical facility (should or shall?) notify the person taking custody that a carotid restraint hold was applied, and the subject was rendered unconscious.

Answer 19

Shall.