Six Components Of Hancuffing Flashcards
Immobilize
Subject is placed in a position where his/her balance is impaired. this may be done by standing, kneeling or precision subject is placed off balance, the officer maintains a, wall balance position. The officer will also assume the most tactical position available in regard to relative positioning.
Control
Once a subject is immobile; the officer will gain control of the subject’s Wrist, arm, and or shoulder, depending on the level of control needed. the level of control of one of these parts of the body needs to be established prior to handcuffing. This control may be established by the use of one of the control techniques, and depends on the level of resistance encountered
Handcuff
Once one of the level of control has been established, the officer will then handcuff the subject. Subject should always be handcuffed with his/her hands behind their back unless this is physically or tactically not possible
Search
Every subject place in handcuff needs to be thoroughly searched. This search should be conducted systematically and thorough to ensure Officer safety.
Monitor
Officer must be able to identify any injuries sustained by a subject either during an arrest or prior to the contact with the officer. It is the officers responsibility to provide, and/or seek medical attention as needed, or requested by a subject.
Transport
The movement of a subject place in concert is very important. In order to move a subject from one place to another, the Office(s) sure place a subject in an appropriate prisoner transport position. this is done to establish and maintain control of the subject throughout the transport. The type of prisoner transport position will be determined by the resistance encounter by the officer(s), the officers are responsible for the subject and maintain control of the subject, regardless of the level of resistance encountered
