Romano-Physical Restaints

Question 1

Who is the owner of Physical Restraints?

Answer 1

Chief of Professional Standards

Question 2

The use of the Tactical Neck Restraint is _____.

Answer 2

prohibited

Question 3

Authorized restraints issued by the Sheriff’s Office consist of: 4

Answer 3

1. Double locking handcuffs
2. The “Hobble Restraint” device
3. Plastic handcuffs
4. Disposable Spit Masks

Question 4

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

Answer 4

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

Question 5

______ and ____ shall be carried by all sworn, reserve, uniformed security guards, and corrections personnel in uniform.

Answer 5

Double-locking handcuffs and case

Question 6

Do detectives who handle prisoners have to carry handcuffs?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

What 2 types of handcuffs shall be used?

Answer 7

Peerless or Smith and Wesson hinged or chain steel cuffs

Question 8

Individuals will not be left in a _____ restraint position any longer than necessary for officer safety.

Answer 8

prone

Question 9

Handcuffs should be used when?

Answer 9

in ALL physical arrests both misdemeanor and felony

And any case when the member has reason to believe handcuffs are needed.

Question 10

Handcuffs shall be securely locked _____ behind the prisoner’s back with the prisoner’s palms turned ____ to minimize the potential of harm or escape.

Answer 10

(double locked)

outward

Question 11

When possible, handcuffs should be passed where to prevent stepping through their arms and bringing the handcuffs in front of them.

Answer 11

through the prisoner’s belt

Question 12

Two methods of speedcuffing are?

Answer 12

Standing (low risk) and Kneeling (unknown risk situations or when space is limited)

Question 13

_______ handcuffing techniques are used for high risk and/or non-compliant subjects.

Answer 13

Prone

Question 14

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?

Answer 14

the condition of the prisoners renders them harmless

Question 15

Under no circumstances will a prisoner be handcuffed or manacled to?

Answer 15

the inside of a vehicle

Question 16

The accepted leg restraint device approved by the Sheriff’s Office is the ____ ____.

Answer 16

Hobble Restraint

Question 17

If the prisoners are in the seated position in a one-officer vehicle, the officer shall place the prisoners where?

Answer 17

behind the driver where they can be easily evacuated in an emergency and also monitored through the driver’s rear view mirror

Question 18

If the TAR is used officer must notify

Answer 18

their supervisor

Question 19

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.

Answer 19

Docket or General

Question 20

Pregnant inmates who are in their third trimester of pregnancy or in labor will only be restrained in a set of handcuffs secured where?

Answer 20

in front

Question 21

Under no circumstances shall leg, ankle, or waist restraints be used on any pregnant inmate who is

Answer 21

in labor or delivery

Question 22

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.

Answer 22

5

Question 23

The Pro-Straint safety chair will not be used as a form of _____ or _______.

Answer 23

discipline or punishment.

Question 24

When the Pro-Straint Safety Chair is utilized what must be written?

Answer 24

a RTR Report and/or a RTR Witness Report in ARMOR

Question 25

Each Pro-Straint Safety Chair will be inspected when?

Answer 25

at the beginning of each shift

Question 26

How many officers must be present to place an inmate into the Pro-Straint Safety Chair?

Answer 26

at least three

Question 27

One Piece Restraints (Four-Point Restraint)

Which should be applied first? Hands or Feet?

Answer 27

Hands first then feet

Question 28

When removing the one piece restraint from an inmate which should come off first? Hands or Feet?

Answer 28

Leg Irons first then cuffs

Question 29

What does REACT stand for?

Answer 29

Remote Electronically Activated Control Technology Device

Question 30

REACT is placed where on the inmate?

Answer 30

prisoner’s leg or arm

Question 31

How long are the electrical impulses when applied?

Answer 31

8 seconds

Question 32

If a judge orders the removal of the REACT/Band-It device, the Judicial Officer must contact who prior to removing the device.

Answer 32

the Courthouse Security Manager

Question 33

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.

Answer 33

every other year

Question 34

For most court proceedings, the ____ is the ideal location for placement and concealment of the REACT/Band-it.

Answer 34

calf

Question 35

REACT Band-IT
Multiple devices may be worn on one inmate at a time.
True or False

Answer 35

True