For Security Personnel, HANDCUFFING, 2020

Book excerpt: This book covers Handcuffing issues for law enforcement officer. The goal is to understand and be able to perform proper techniques of using handcuffs. Handcuffs are temporary restraining devices designed to control the movements of a subject. Officers may routinely use handcuffs to control, restrain and transport persons. Restraining devices will be applied properly and in accordance with training received, so as to minimize the risk of unnecessary injury. The design of handcuffs ensures that the subject's movements are controlled to reduce the risk of injury to the police officer, members of the public, and the subject himself. The most common types of handcuffs used in law enforcement today are the traditional and hinged variety. In addition, officers also use plastic cuffs, in some situations. Handcuffs do not entirely immobilize a suspect. Regardless of the type used, it is imperative that officers be aware that the police style handcuff is a temporary restraining device and that its proper use and application is crucial for the safety of the officer and subject. Topics and techniques presented in this book will be of both great interest and great value to trainers and students of law enforcement.