Baton tactics

Question 1

When is impact weapon justified?

Answer 1

When an officers attempts at empty hand control are ineffective but deadly force isn’t justified

Question 2

Where should baton strikes be aimed?

Answer 2

Limbs and large muscle groups; away from head and neck

Question 3

What are medical implications of baton strikes?

Answer 3

Strikes to lower forearm cause contusions and broken radius/ulna bones; strikes to thigh cause contusions to skin and muscles; possible fractured fibula/tibia

Question 4

Parts of an expandable baton

Answer 4

Tip, end shaft, mid shaft, handle, end cap

Question 5

Proper grip

Answer 5

All fingers on handle with thumb contacting index finger

Question 6

Low ready stance with baton

Answer 6

Placed at officers gun side leg and go to low ready stance

Question 7

High ready stance with baton

Answer 7

Load the baton to dominate shoulder with dominant elbow pointing down