Baton and Handcuffs

Question 1

Strike Areas

Answer 1

Primary - Leg, below hip to the toes

Secondary - Arm, point of shoulders to the fingertips

Question 2

Three advised non strike areas

Answer 2

1 - head
2 - neck
3 - groin

Question 3

Handcuffing Principles

Answer 3

Apply, Adjust, Double Lock, Check

Question 4

Positional Asphyxia

Answer 4

Term used to describe unexplainable death shortly after been taking into custody.

• Persons handcuffed should not be placed in a prone position for extended periods of time *

do not leave them lying prone on their stomach or in any position where pressure is exerted on the stomach where the face is obstructed

Question 5

Five steps of tactical communication

Answer 5

Ask - most will respond to direct request from police

why - explain why you have made the request

options - tell them what they have to lose or gain

Confirm - where resistance is confirm and you say what is required

action - using an appropriate tactical option