Striking and close quarter control Flashcards
What control level is striking considered to be?
Classified as hard techniques or deadly force depending on the circumstances; once control is gained officer should de-escalate
What part of the body should your strikes target?
Use strikes as last resort; upper body strikes at the torso; lower body strikes at legs
What is a suprascapular stun?
Designed to be delivered from rear to suspect attacking third party
What is the target area of the suprascapular stuns?
Top of shoulder where trapezius muscle attaches to side of neck; delivered with hammer first or knife hand; can cause motor dysfunction
What is a Thrust kick?
Kick targeted at base of the shin affecting the superficial peroneal nerve.
What is aShin kick?
Target is the thigh; affects the common peroneal or femoral nerve
