Batons

Question 1

What is your justification for the baton?

Answer 1

Baton:
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.

Question 2

What is the definition of the baton ?

Answer 2

The Baton
The Baton is manufactured from spun aluminium and is hollow in construction. It is 3.175cm in diameter throughout its length, 66.04cm long and weighs 540 grams

The Baton has a black anodised finish and requires no protective maintenance. The Baton consists of a rounded tip and butt, a shaft and a machine knurled handle to provide a positive grip. A rubber retaining grommet is fitted to allow the baton to be carried in the baton ring on the belt.

Question 3

How many parts does the baton have

Answer 3

5 parts 
The tip
The shaft
The rubber grommet 
The knurled handle
The butt

Question 4

The Expandable Baton and the definition ?

Answer 4

The Expandable Baton issued by the NSW Police Force is supplied by ASP; it consists of two hollow, telescoping shafts contained within a handle. The ASP Expandable Baton is manufactured from 41/40 grade alloy steel. It is 51.28cm in length (expanded) and 19.74cm in length (closed) and weighs 462 grams.

The Expandable Baton has an end cap, handle, middle shaft, end shaft and a tip. When extended, the middle shaft and end shaft are locked into place by friction. The expandable baton has a black anodised finish which requires no protective maintenance other than drying with a soft cloth if wet.

Question 5

How many parts does the Asp expendable baton have ?

Answer 5

5 parts:
The tip
The end shaft
The middle shaft 
The handle 
The end cap

Question 6

What the strike ares for baton?

Answer 6

Primary- the leg from below the hip to the tip of the toes

Secondary- the arm, from the tip of the fingers to the point of the shoulders

Question 7

Advised Non-Strike Areas for Baton

Answer 7

Head
Neck
Throat area
Skull
Groin
Facial area