Romano-Physical Restaints Flashcards
Who is the owner of Physical Restraints?
Chief of Professional Standards
The use of the Tactical Neck Restraint is _____.
prohibited
Authorized restraints issued by the Sheriff’s Office consist of: 4
- Double locking handcuffs
- The “Hobble Restraint” device
- Plastic handcuffs
- Disposable Spit Masks
Members must not hesitate to use these more secure devices to supplement handcuffs if it is felt that handcuffs alone are not sufficient. These devices
include: 10
Leather body straps Belly chains Lead chains Leg braces Leg irons Ankle chains Waist chains Soft Helmet used in conjunction with the restraint chair Restraint chairs One piece restraint
______ and ____ shall be carried by all sworn, reserve, uniformed security guards, and corrections personnel in uniform.
Double-locking handcuffs and case
Do detectives who handle prisoners have to carry handcuffs?
Yes
What 2 types of handcuffs shall be used?
Peerless or Smith and Wesson hinged or chain steel cuffs
Individuals will not be left in a _____ restraint position any longer than necessary for officer safety.
prone
Handcuffs should be used when?
in ALL physical arrests both misdemeanor and felony
And any case when the member has reason to believe handcuffs are needed.
Handcuffs shall be securely _____ behind the prisoner’s back with the prisoner’s palms turned ____ to minimize the potential of harm or escape.
(double locked)
outward
When possible, handcuffs should be passed where to prevent stepping through their arms and bringing the handcuffs in front of them.
through the prisoner’s belt
Two methods of speedcuffing are?
Standing (low risk) and Kneeling (unknown risk situations or when space is limited)
_______ handcuffing techniques are used for high risk and/or non-compliant subjects.
Prone
If prisoners are sick, injured, or physically handicapped and handcuffs are impractical due to the condition of the prisoners, alternate restraining devices should be utilized unless?
the condition of the prisoners renders them harmless
Under no circumstances will a prisoner be handcuffed or manacled to?
the inside of a vehicle
The accepted leg restraint device approved by the Sheriff’s Office is the ____ ____.
Hobble Restraint
If the prisoners are in the seated position in a one-officer vehicle, the officer shall place the prisoners where?
behind the driver where they can be easily evacuated in an emergency and also monitored through the driver’s rear view mirror
If the TAR is used officer must notify
their supervisor
When the TAR method is used, officers will document in the _____ or _____ the justification for usage, notification of the supervisor, and any other pertinent information.
Docket or General
Pregnant inmates who are in their third trimester of pregnancy or in labor will only be restrained in a set of handcuffs secured where?
in front
Under no circumstances shall leg, ankle, or waist restraints be used on any pregnant inmate who is
in labor or delivery
If restraints are used on a pregnant inmate a report will be written by the correctional officer detailing the extraordinary circumstance that dictated the use of the restraints. These findings shall be kept on file by the DOC for at least __ years.
5
The Pro-Straint safety chair will not be used as a form of _____ or _______.
discipline or punishment.
When the Pro-Straint Safety Chair is utilized what must be written?
a RTR Report and/or a RTR Witness Report in ARMOR
Each Pro-Straint Safety Chair will be inspected when?
at the beginning of each shift
How many officers must be present to place an inmate into the Pro-Straint Safety Chair?
at least three
One Piece Restraints (Four-Point Restraint)
Which should be applied first? Hands or Feet?
Hands first then feet
When removing the one piece restraint from an inmate which should come off first? Hands or Feet?
Leg Irons first then cuffs
What does REACT stand for?
Remote Electronically Activated Control Technology Device
REACT is placed where on the inmate?
prisoner’s leg or arm
How long are the electrical impulses when applied?
8 seconds
If a judge orders the removal of the REACT/Band-It device, the Judicial Officer must contact who prior to removing the device.
the Courthouse Security Manager
Sworn employees who have been trained and certified on the REACT/Band-It shall undergo a refresher/remedial class \_\_\_\_\_\_ to ensure they are familiar with the device and its applications.
every other year
For most court proceedings, the ____ is the ideal location for placement and concealment of the REACT/Band-it.
calf
REACT Band-IT
Multiple devices may be worn on one inmate at a time.
True or False
True
