Baton, Empty Hand, Handcuffs and Other

Question 1

Justification for use of Baton

Answer 1

1.Prevent bodily injury to any person
2. As a tool to effect an arrest
3. For use in Public order incidents

To reduce threat and gain control of a subject where there’s reasonable belief of imminent risk of bodily injury to any person.

Question 2

Justification for use of Empty Hand

Answer 2

1. Prevent bodily injury to any person
2. As a tool to effect an arrest
3. Prevent escape from arrest or detention
4. Prevent damage to property, including property of evidentiary value.

Question 3

Justification for use of Handcuffs

Answer 3

1. Prevent bodily injury to any person
2. Prevent escape from arrest or detention.
3. Prevent damage to property, including property of forensic value.

Question 4

Justification for use of Other Weapons

Answer 4

1. Prevent bodily injury to any person
2. As a tool to effect an arrest

Question 5

What angle to strike a Baton at?

Answer 5

45 degree angle to centreline

Question 6

When would you detain with handcuffs?

Answer 6

For mental health under MHA

Question 7

When to do Use of Force Report for Handcuffs?

Answer 7

When usage causes bodily injury that requires medical attention.