Baton Flashcards
1
Q
Baton Justification
A
The decision to use your baton rests with you. You may use your baton if in danger of being overpowered or to protect yourself or others from injury. The force used must always be reasonable.
2
Q
Two types of batons
A
- Police Long Baton
2. Expandable Baton
3
Q
Police long baton material
A
Spun aluminium
4
Q
Police long baton diameter
A
3.175cm
5
Q
Police long baton weight
A
540g
6
Q
Police long baton length
A
66.04cm
7
Q
Parts of the Police long baton
HINT: 5
A
- Tip
- Shaft
- Rubber grommet
- Knurled handle
- Butt
8
Q
Expandable Baton material
A
Alloy steel
9
Q
Expandable baton length (extended)
A
51.28cm
10
Q
Expandable baton length (closed)
A
19.74cm
11
Q
Expandable baton weight
A
462g
12
Q
Primary strike area for baton
A
Leg - below the hip to the toes
13
Q
Secondary strike area for baton
A
Arm - from the point of the shoulder to the fingertips
