Individual Search & Handcuffing

Question 1

Handcuffing purpose

Answer 1

To restrain free movement; Assure you use minimum level of force to protect yourself and others from injury.

Question 2

Handcuff if offender:

Answer 2

• has been violent and uncooperative
• may attempt to escape
• may endanger your safety or safety of others

Question 3

Can you handcuff to fixed or moving objects, including your patrol car?

Answer 3

NO

Question 4

Accessing Handcuffs - how and where they should be when reaching for handcuffs

Answer 4

• in pouch
• on weapon side in front of weapon
• locks on opposite sides
• single bars towards your pocket, double bars towards zipper and linking chain on top

Question 5

Used when suspect isn’t drunk and is compliant and doesn’t appear to be dangerous or violent

Answer 5

Standing search

Question 6

Used when there is a considerable size difference; and if there is a chance suspect will become aggressive or violent

Answer 6

Kneeling search

Question 7

Used when suspect is aggressive or intoxicated. Also ideal for multiple apprehensions.

Answer 7

Prone search

Question 8

Used prior to placing person into confinement; performed by corrections, not us.

Answer 8

Complete (strip) search

Question 9

5 things you should ask for when apprehending:

Answer 9

(1) Full name
(2) Rank
(3) Parent Command
(4) Supervisor
(5) Supervisor’s Phone #