Handcuffs, Baton and OC Spray.

Question 1

Handcuffing Principles:

Answer 1

APPLY, ADJUST, DOUBLE LOCK, CHECK.

Question 2

Handcuffing Safeguards:

Answer 2

• Approach the prisoner from the safest angle using the bladed body position.
• Remain Alert and Prepared for sudden resistance.
• Adopt a good tactical position and maintain control by keeping the prisoner off balance.
• Ensure that the handcuffs are double locked to prevent shimming and then check by pulling and pushing on the
swinging handcuff arm.

Question 3

Handcuffing - Transporting:

Answer 3

• Caged vehicle – Seated in cage with hands to the front and palms facing outward.
• Sedan – Seated in the rear seat behind the observer with a seat belt on.

Question 4

Police long baton:

Answer 4

• Manufactured from spun aluminium.
• Hollow in construction.
• It is 3.175cm in diameter throughout its length, 66.04cm long and weighs 540 grams

Question 5

Expandable baton:

Answer 5

• is manufactured from 41/40 grade alloy steel.
• It is 51.28cm in length (expanded) and 19.74cm in length (closed), and
• weighs 462 grams.

Question 6

Strike Areas for Baton:

Answer 6

Primary - The leg, from below the hip to the toes.

Secondary - The arm, from the point of the shoulder to the
fingertips.

Question 7

Seven Advised Non-strike Areas for Baton:

Answer 7

1. Head and neck.
2. The facial area.
3. Throat area.
4. Nape of the Neck and Base of the Skull.
5. Lower Spinal and Kidney Region.
6. Thoracic (Chest) and Abdominal (Stomach) Areas.
7. Groin.

Question 8

Defensive Spray: First Defence Mk3 .4%

Answer 8

• 3 .4% Major Capsaicinoid Content
• Maximum range of 3.5 metres
• Minimum 90 centimetres when spraying OC at a subject’s face.
• Shelf life – 5 years.

Question 9

OC SPRAY -

Operational Considerations - Deployment Indoors:

Answer 9

Room Size:
• Officers also in the room will be exposed to secondary
contamination of OC.

Exits:
• Exits from the room or building should be physically
monitored so the subject can be properly contained and
controlled.

Air Conditioners:
• May be drawn into the system and recirculated throughout the building.

Question 10

OC SPRAY -

Operational Considerations - Deployment Outdoors:

Answer 10

Wind:
• May reduce range and effectiveness and possible
contaminate the officer.

Rain:
• Cause reduction in effect of OC spray.

Question 11

OC Spray -

‘Tactical movement’:

Answer 11

• SPRAY => MOVE => ASSESS

Question 12

OC Spray - 7 Decontamination steps:

Answer 12

• Control subject /offenders who have been sprayed, using
verbal communication and physical restraint.
• Instructions to the subject /offender to remain calm and not to rub the eyes. Tell them they must obey all instructions.
• Removal of affected person from the spray area to an area of fresh air, reducing the possibility of secondary contamination.
• Reassurance that the effects will wear off shortly and that
you have the knowledge/ability to help them.
• Decontaminate using procedures such as applying cool water to affected areas. More extensive decontamination, such as showering, can take place when operationally safe.
• Medical seek assistance from ambulance or hospital casualty
staff.
• Observe the person until the effects have worn off.

Question 13

Extraordinary Effects of OC Spray:

Answer 13

• Deteriorating consciousness.
• Rapid breathing rate (more than 20 breaths per minute).
• Shallow, restrained or difficult breathing lasting more than two to three minutes.
• Audible wheezing or noisy breathing.
• Blue discolouration of lips and tongue (cyanosis).
• Chest or neck pain.
• Profuse sweating.
• Vomiting or sever dry retching.