Term
| What is the "single strand" part of the handcuffs? |
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Definition
| The single curved piece of metal that rotates/spins around the suspects wrist and contains the "teeth" |
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Term
| What is the "double strand" part of the handcuffs? |
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Definition
| The two (double) pieces of curved metal that do not move. They are spaced apart to allow the "single strand" to rotate around the wrist there by locking the handcuffs |
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Term
| What is the "key hole" part of the handcuffs? |
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Definition
| The hole on the side of the handcuffs in which the key is inserted to unlock the handcuffs |
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Term
| What is the "double-lock" mechanism on the handcuffs? |
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Definition
| The slot or pin (depending on type of handcuffs) that is used to securely lock/double lock the handcuffs. This mechanism prevents the cuffs from becoming tighter or looser on the wrist |
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Term
| What is the "swivel" part of the handcuffs |
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Definition
| The metal piece which connects the "chain" to the "cuff" |
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Term
| What is the "chain" part of the handcuffs? |
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Definition
| The metal loops that connect the two cuffs together |
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Term
| Identify the 3 types of subjects as it relates to handcuffing. |
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Definition
Totally Cooperative Suspect
Potentially Uncooperative Suspect
Totally Uncooperative Suspect |
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Term
| Of the 3 types of suspects, which is considered the most dangerouse? |
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Definition
| The Potentially Uncooperative Suspect |
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Term
| Of the 3 types of suspects, which one is there no real effective method of handcuffing? |
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Definition
| The Totally Uncooperative Suspect |
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Term
| The tactical handcuffing system that RCSD teaches is based on what 3 tactical considerations? |
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Definition
Approach to Contact
Control upon Touch
Speed in Application |
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Term
| What handcuffing system does RCSD teach? |
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Definition
| PPCT - Pressure Points Control Tactics |
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Term
| If a suspect begins to resist after the first handcuff is applied, what tactic should be immediately applied? |
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Definition
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Term
| According to the text (casebook), the Terry Frisk, or pat-down for weapons will begin with the suspect in a kneeling with his/her hands where? |
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Definition
| On top of his/her head with fingers interlocked |
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Term
| As discussed in class what are the 3 reasons to handcuff an individual? |
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Definition
They committed a crime
Officer Safety
Suspect is a flight risk |
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Term
| When an officer considers a suspect to be high risk, what are the 2 positions the officer should get the suspect in before handcuffing? |
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Definition
| Kneeling position or Prone position |
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Term
| When getting ready to apply the handcuffs to a suspect what is the proper way to hold the handcuffs? |
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Definition
| In your strong side hand with the "single strand" of the top handcuff facing away from you and the bottom handcuff turned 90 degrees or perpendicular to the top handcuff. The grip should be in such a manner as to not allow the either handcuff to move or "flop" around |
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Term
| When applying the first handcuff, what should the hand not holding the handcuffs be doing? |
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Definition
| Making a tactical grab of the thumb on the first hand being cuffed |
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