BASIC HANDCUFFING PAT-SEARCHES Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Basic Corrections Officer Academy BASIC HANDCUFFING PAT-SEARCHES

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES Demonstrate Proper Pat-Search, and Principles. Define restraint and their proper use. Define the 3 types of Handcuffing. Demonstrate the 2 techniques of Compliant Handcuffing. Identify Risk Factors in Search and Handcuffing.

PAT-SEARCH PRINCIPLES Be systematic. Be thorough. Be consistent. Be objective Take your time, concentrate, don’t be distracted by conversation, movement, or other activity. Explain to the inmate the procedure, give specific, direct instructions.

METHODS OF SEARCHING Quarter the body- ( top right, top left, lower left, lower right ) Squeeze- avoid sliding hand. Squeeze and kneed double material. Special attention to armpits, waist line, and groin. Search ankles and footwear. Avoid touching bare skin. 3 Focus Areas Waistband Under arms Ankles

FEMALE SEARCH Sweep Top Of Breast Thumb To Sternum, Sweep Under Breast, With Back Of Hand Have Inmate Slightly Bend Forward As Officer Pulls Front Of Bra Away From Body And Shake The Bra Out Same Principles

RESTRAINTS The Supreme Court ruled that: Use of restraints as punishment is cruel and inhumane punishment.

RESTRAINTS DOs and DON’Ts DO use handcuffs as temporary restraint. DO ALWAYS handcuff behind the back. DO secure properly (not to tight or loose) DO DOUBLE LOCK DON’T use as punishment DON’T believe handcuffs totally immobilize DON’T cuff to stationary objects DON’T handcuff over clothing

TYPES OF HANDCUFFS Chain handcuffs Hinged handcuffs Plastic flex cuffs Tuff ties Nylon wraps or bands.

LOADING YOUR HANDCUFFS Set cuffs for easy 1 motion cuffing Keep cuffs accessible to both hands Cuff inmate with back of hands together, key holes up, and double lock accessible Place cuffs between wrist bone and hand ( in the grove)

HANDCUFFS NOMENCLATURE Chained Handcuffs Hinged Handcuffs Keyhole Chain Swivel Link Hinge Double Lock Ratchet Bar Handcuff Face Rivet Ratchet Bar Double Bar Rivet Single Bar

HANCUFF GRIPS TYPE OF GRIPS THREE BASIC PRINCIPLES STANDARD GRIP BUTTERFLY GRIP THREE BASIC PRINCIPLES Control both cuffs. Secure grip on Cuff. Able to Maneuver.

PURPOSE OF HANDCUFFING Handcuffs serve as a temporary restrain. They are used to: 1. Prevent Attack. 2. Prevent Escape. 3. Prevent the destruction / concealment of evidence or contraband.

PROCEDURES FOR HANDCUFFING C. Control inmate. Then control the handcuffs. R. Restrain the inmate. E. Evaluate the situation. S. Search the inmate. T. Transport from the area.

PRINCIPLES OF HANDCUFFING The blade (single bar) faces towards the inmates back. key holes facing the same direction. The back of the inmate’s hand should be together. Cuff the inmate’s hands on the thumb side of the wrist. Cuff with the bottom cuff first. (The cuff next to your pinky finger). Double lock handcuffs. Always keep control of inmate.

PRINCIPLES OF HANDCUFFING The primary principle of arrest control is to handcuff first and search later. When it is time to handcuff, the primary principle of the handcuffing is to control first, then handcuff. There are three rules to follow for successful application of handcuffs. By following these three rules, handcuffing will be easier to perform and flow better for you.

RULES OF HANDCUFFING Handcuffing is broken down into three steps. TALK – Talk to inmate into position and gain the tactical advantage. WALK – Move towards the inmate. Use control holds and pressure checks. LOCK – Handcuff the suspect. Check for proper fitting and double-lock. Control the inmate first! Then handcuff.

HANDCUFFING Correct application of the handcuffs ensures that the inmate is secured properly and receives no injuries. The inmate should always be checked for injuries as soon as the handcuffs are removed. Check for swelling, discoloration, bleeding or cuts. Ask about pain, tingling or numbness. If inmate has or complains about any of the above symptoms, inform supervisor and DOCUMENT.

LEVELS OF HANDCUFFING All handcuffing levels are designed to use control holds and the same procedure when applying the handcuffs. Levels of Handcuffing are: COMPLIANT COMBATIVE COERCIVE

COMPLIANT Compliant handcuffing is used when inmate is listening to and obeying commands, and is least likely to resist. DO NOT ASSUME that because the inmate is compliant that they are not dangerous.

COMBATIVE Defensive Tactics/Control Tactics used first. This level is when the subject is actively resisting and some form of defensive tactics precedes the cuffing procedure. Since a variety of techniques could be used. The actual positioning for cuffing will also vary.

COERCIVE This level is characterized by the Officer(s) using his firearms or other means of force ( Taser, Pepper Spray) to “Cover” the violator who then is compliant to verbal commands. This level entails clear commands that allows for visual inspection of the violator and then positioning him on the ground or allow for the least dangerous approach.

CAUTIONS OF CUFFING Temporary Restraint Does not immobilize the inmate Do not handcuff to stationary object unless it is designed for that Handcuff behind back (some exceptions) Avoid cuffing over clothing (cuff to skin) Make sure cuffs are reasonably tight and always DOUBLE LOCKED Remove Cuffs in a safe facility or controlled manor Remember at all times, inmate is your responsibility

COMPLIANT HANDCUFFING TWO TYPES FAULKNER PROPER CONTROL POSITION. HANDS BEHIND BACK PALMS TOGETHER, FINGERS INNERLACED PALMS TOWARD GROUND.

COMPLIANT HANDCUFFING 2. PALM FORWARD COUNTER JOINT. Outside Hand Controls Cuffs Bottom Cuff to inmate’s Thumb side of wrist Sweep back Finger Lock inmates outer hand Apply top side of cuff Evaluate Double Lock

REVIEW Purpose of restraints. Principles for Pat-Search Demonstrate Pat-Search Types of Handcuffs Levels of Handcuffing Acronym for Handcuffing Principles for Handcuffing 1)