OST Flashcards
3 handcuff positions
- front stack
- Rear stack
- back to back
5 reasons to handcuff someone
1) Protect PC
2) Protect the public
3) Protect suspect
4) Preserve evidence
5) Prevent escape
ABCDE of handcuffing?
A pplication B e sure C heck D double lock E vidence
3 things to check when checking handcuffs
- Visible
- physical
- ask
6 levels of resistance
- Compliance
- Verbal/gesture
- Passive
- Active
- Aggression
- Serious/aggravated
Anagram for justifying use of handcuffs
JPLANES
what is JPLANES
Justify Proportionate Legal Accountable Necessary Ethical Scrutiny
4 pieces of legislation for use of force
- common law
- Section 3 criminal law act
- Section 117 PACE
- Human rights 1998
What is common law for use of force
Honest held belief that you or another are in imminent danger you may use force as is reasonable and necessary
What is section 3 criminal law act for use of force
Use of force is reasonable for prevention of crime or in assisting lawful arrest
What is section 117 PACE for use of force
Use reasonable force to exercise powers under PACE
What is human rights for use of force
Use of force to achieve a lawful objective
What is SPEAR
Spontaneous
Protection
Enabling
Accelerated
What is LEAPS
Listen Empathise Ask Paraphrase Summary
How long does captor take to take effect
0 - 5 seconds