Handcuffing

Question 1

What is the policy according to VPM in regards to Handcuffing?

Answer 1

“Any person arrested or taken into custody should be handcuffed if it is reasonably believed to be necessary in the circumstances.”

Question 2

How are handcuffs carried?

Answer 2

They are carried on the reaction side.

Question 3

What is the position of handcuffs?

Answer 3

Handcuffs are to be kept in the “ready” or ratchet position.

Question 4

Where should handcuffs be placed?

Answer 4

Handcuffs should be placed on the subject’s wrists between the knuckle bones of the wrist (carpus) and the hand (metacarpus).

Question 5

How tight should handcuffs be?

Answer 5

You should be able to fit the tip of your index finger between the wrist and the handcuff strands on the top and bottom.

Question 6

How should handcuffs be locked?

Answer 6

utilise the double lock to lock the strand in place once sufficiently tight.

Question 7

What are the control options for handcuffing?

Answer 7

• subject looks away
• subjects feet are moved apart
• subjects toes are pointed out
• subject kneels
• subjects ankles may be crossed