Chapter 17

Question 1

How should you handcuff prisoners
A. Hands behind the back with palms facing out
B. Hands behind the back with the palms facing in
C. Hands in front with palms facing in
D. Hands in the front with palms facing out

Answer 1

A. Hands behind the back with palms facing out

Question 2

You should never handcuff a suspect to what two things
A. Your partner
B. Another suspect left hand
C. Yourself and the police vehicle
D. A bench

Answer 2

C. Yourself and the police vehicle

Question 3

If you must use one pair of handcuffs on two prisoners you should do so how
A. Cuffing the right hand of one suspect and the right hand of another
B. Cuffing the left hand of one suspect and the right hand of another
C. Cuffing the left hand of one suspect and the left hand of another
D. Cuffing the right hand of one suspect and the left hand of another

Answer 3

A. Cuffing the right hand of one suspect and the right hand of another

Question 4

You should make a habit to carry a spare hand cuff key and for what reason
A. Just in case you lose your only hand cuff key
B. You may be hand cuffed
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

Answer 4

C. Both A and B

Question 5

How many times should a suspect you take into custody be searched
A. Two times
B. Three times
C. Until you feel comfortable
D. None of the above

Answer 5

B. Three times

Question 6

If you must hand cuff a prisoner in the front you should do so how
A. place their feet in shackles
B. Slide the cuffs under the belt buckle an turn the buckle behind him
C. Have permission from a supervisor to do so
D. Have probable cause in the first place

Answer 6

B. Slide the cuffs under the belt buckle and turn the buckle behind him

Question 7

Does double locking your handcuffs prevent your prisoner from escaping
A. No
B. Yes
C. Maybe
D. All of the above

Answer 7

A. No