Control and Restraint Flashcards
Pressure points - shoulder and arm
Brachial plexus tie in Suprascapular Median Radial Jugular notch
Pressure points lower body
Femoral
Common peroneal
Superficial peroneal
Tibial
Components of accountability
Authorised
Justified
Excused
Reaction time
Perception
Analyse/evaluate
Formulate strategies
Initiate motor action
Safe distances
2m when subject is unarmed, 10m when subject has a weapon that isn’t a firearm
Considerations for safe distance
Reactionary gap
Relative positioning
Body movement
Reactionary gap options
Penetration
Evasion
Evacuation
Interview position
1 1/2
Escort position
2 1/2
Controlling resistive behaviour
Pain compliance Stunning techniques Distraction techniques Balance displacement Motor dysfunction
Methods of pressure application
Touch pressure
Quick penetration
Dynamic
Pressure points - head and neck
Mandibular angle Hypoglossal Infra-orbital Brachial plexus origin Clavicle notch
Phases of physical confrontation
Defend yourself
Subdue the person
Control the person by physical or psychological means
Verbalise
Positional asphyxia preferred positions
Kneeling
Standing
Releases pressure on diaphragm
COPS
Consider options practice safely
PA risk factors
High temp, high humidity, obesity
PA signs and symptoms
Gurgling or gasping Sudden tranquility following a struggle Profuse sweating Panic Cyanosis
PA
Subjects body position obstructs breathing by compromising the intercostals and diaphragm which could lead to death
Excited delirium
Extreme mental and physiological excitement often associated with substance abuse
ED signs and symptoms
Overheating, hostility, hyperactivity, agitation, superhuman strength, aggression, endurance without fatigue and paranoia.
Spit hood usage
Planned - with GM approval
Unplanned - spontaneous in use of Force incident
Spit hood use age conditions
If a person has spat or bittern a person
Attempted to spit or bite a person
Spat in the confines of an escort vehicle or accommodation unit
Threatened to spit or bite
Has a history of spitting or biting