553 Physical Restraints (V6) Flashcards
Who are required to carry double-locking handcuffs and case?
- Double-locking handcuffs and case, as issued by JSO, shall be carried by all sworn, auxiliary,
uniformed security officers, and corrections personnel in uniform. [FCAC 27.01]
When handcuffing, how should the subject’s hands be turned?
Additionally, when possible, how should handcuffs be applied to prevent stepping through by the subject?
c. When handcuffs are utilized, they shall be placed on the subjects as soon as the subjects
are under control. Handcuffs shall be securely locked (double locked) behind the subject’s
back with the subject’s palms turned outward to minimize the potential of harm or escape. A check should be made to determine the handcuffs are not placed so tightly on the person’s wrists to cause physical harm. Handcuffs shall remain on until the subject is delivered inside the Pretrial Detention Facility (PDF) or place of confinement. When possible, handcuffs should be passed through the subject’s belt to prevent stepping
through their arms and bringing the handcuffs in front of them.
Which handcuffing position is used for low risk, unknown risk, or high risk?
e. The current handcuffing technique (speedcuffing, both standing and kneeling) taught by the Training Academy is designed for the safety of both the officer and the subject. When
the situation allows, this technique shall be the appropriate technique utilized.
(1) Standing techniques are used for low risk, compliant subjects.
(2) Kneeling techniques are used for unknown risk situations or when space is limited.
f. Prone handcuffing techniques are used for high risk and/or non-compliant subjects.
What type of impairment, may require a subject to be handcuffed in the front?
h. If subjects are hearing impaired, handcuffs may be applied in front of the person in order to facilitate necessary interviews and/or communication. Care shall be exercised in these
instances to ensure safety of the officer and other individuals.
Which is the accepted leg restraint of JSO?
- The accepted leg restraint device approved by JSO is the hobble restraint. [CALEA 70.1.2]
When will a pregnant inmate be handcuffed in the front rather than the back?
- Pregnant Subjects
a. Pregnant inmates, who are in their third trimester of pregnancy, or in labor according to
Contracted Health Services Provider (CHSP) personnel, shall only be restrained in a set of
handcuffs secured in the front.
b. Restraints may not be used on an inmate who is known to be pregnant during labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery, unless the ________________________________ makes an individualized determination the subject presents an extraordinary circumstance, except that:
A. Rank/Position
b. Restraints may not be used on an inmate who is known to be pregnant during labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery, unless the correctional facility watch lieutenant makes an individualized determination the subject presents an extraordinary circumstance, except that:
(1) In extreme cases when this system proves to be ineffective, and only as a last resort, the leg restraint (hobble) may be used to join the subject’s feet to the handcuffs for
a ________. If this method is used, officers must notify _________.
(1) In extreme cases when this system proves to be ineffective, and only as a last resort,
the leg restraint (hobble) may be used to join the subject’s feet to the handcuffs for
a TAR. If this method is used, officers must notify their supervisor.
(1) In extreme cases when this system proves to be ineffective, and only as a last resort, the leg restraint (hobble) may be used to join the subject’s feet to the handcuffs for a TAR. If this method is used, officers must do what?
(1) In extreme cases when this system proves to be ineffective, and only as a last resort, the leg restraint (hobble) may be used to join the subject’s feet to the handcuffs for a TAR. If this method is used, officers must notify their supervisor.
(3) When the TAR method is used, officers shall document in the Arrest & Booking Report or Incident Report what three things
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(3) When the TAR method is used, officers shall document in the Arrest & Booking Report or Incident Report, the justification for usage, notification of the supervisor, and any
other pertinent information.
When a TAR’d individual is taken immediiately to the point of release (PDF or hospital) the transporting officer shall do what?
(2) Upon application of this method (TAR), the subject shall be:
(b) Taken immediately to the point of release (PDF or hospital). Upon arrival at the PDF, the transporting officer shall cause the facility nurse on duty to be notified of the subject’s violent behavior, and an evaluation will be requested.
