1. Nevada Department of Corrections Introduction to Restraints

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Objectives:
Refer to the POST Performance Objectives
Identify different types of restraints.
Identify and demonstrate correct application and removal of handcuffs in standing position.
Identify and demonstrate correct application and removal of handcuffs in the kneeling position.
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Wrist restraint nomenclature;
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Performance Objective #1 & 7
Go over nomenclature, pass restraints out to the student’s. Allow the student to get a hands on feel and visually inspect both chained and hinged cuffs.

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Nomenclature continued;
Performance Objective #1 & 7
Go over nomenclature, pass restraints out to the student’s. Allow the student to get a hands on feel and visually inspect both chained and hinged cuffs.
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Types of restraints;
Performance Objective #1
Pass restraints out to the student’s. Allow the student to get a hands on feel and visually inspect all restraint equipment used by your institution. Identify and explain the application of each restraint tool.
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Preparation.
During any type of compliant handcuffing, the officer should;
Assume a defensive stance.
Be aware of the inmates entire body and be ready to respond.
During any type of cooperative handcuffing technique, the officer must be aware of these following phases before applying the restraints;
Assume a defensive stance with good balance.
Be aware of your subject’s entire body and get ready to immediately respond to an attack.
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Preparation continued,
Order the subject to turn and face away.
Advise the subject they are being placed into restraints.
Move to the position of advantage.
(Defensive stance behind the inmate off to either side at a 45 degree angle.)
Tell the subject they are being placed into restraints.
If they are not already, tell the subject to turn and face away from you.
Move to a safe position preferably at a rear angle to the side you intend to initiate the hand cuffing technique.
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Holding the Handcuffs,
Place the chain of the cuffs in the palm of your hand.
The single bar pointed toward
your knuckles.
Double bars toward your wrist.
The cuff closest to your thumb will
be the inside cuff, the other is the
outside cuff.
While holding the handcuffs, place the chain of the cuffs in the palm of your hand. The single bar should be pointed toward your knuckles, the double bars toward your wrist. The cuff closest to your thumb will be the inside cuff, the other is the outside cuff.
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Applying wrist restraints while standing.
Before your cuffs come out you should have completed the following.
Tell the subject to widen their stance.
Have them point their toes out.
Have the inmate place both hands behind there back.
Tell the inmate to bring the backs of
their hands together and interlock their
fingers.
Performance Objective #2
Handcuffing from a standing position;
When placing a subject into handcuffs, the officer must always have the handcuffs in the hand that is away from the subject. If they are on the right side of the subject they will have the handcuffs in their right hand. On the left side, their handcuffs will be in their left hand. Which ever hand is used you must have your handcuffs ready for the following;
Tell the subject to widen their stance
Tell them to turn their toes out
Tell the subject to place both hands behind their back
Tell them to put the backs of their hands together and interlace their fingers
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Applying wrist restraints while standing.
Using your free hand, grasp the subjects fingers.
Pull the subjects hand slightly
away from their body.
Draw your handcuffs.
Place the outside cuff on the
inmates wrist, single bar first.
Continue holding the handcuffs
in the ready position controlling
the subject’s fingers.
Carefully approach the subject
Using your free hand, grasp the subjects fingers.(at least three at the center knuckles)
Pull the subjects hand slightly away from their body, creating a gap, place the outside cuff on the subject’s wrist, single bar first.
Press the single bar down and in one fluid motion secure the cuff to the wrist
Continue to hold the handcuff in the loaded position controlling the subject’s fingers.
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Applying wrist restraints while standing.
Place the inside cuff onto the other wrist single bar first.
Check both cuffs for a
secure fit and double
lock them.
Place the other cuff onto the other wrist
Check both cuffs for a secure fit and then double cuff them
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Applying wrist restraints while in the prone position.
Have the inmate place their arms out
to their sides with the palms of their
hands up.
Have them turn their head and look
away from you.
Have them cross their ankles.
Performance Objective #3
There may come a time when you will have to put handcuffs on a subject when they are on the ground. Holding the handcuffs will be the same. Have the subject put their arms out to their sides, palms up. Have them now cross their feet and turn their head away from you. Once you feel comfortable the subject is safe enough for you to approach, from the position of advantage approach the subject. Remember to have the handcuffs in the hand that is away from the subject. Now do the following;
Remember, once you place a subject in restraints, they are your responsibility until you are relieved or you remove the restraints off of the subject.
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Applying wrist restraints while in the prone position.
Have the subject lift the arm closest to you up off the ground and behind their back.
Rotating their hand to the
inside.
Pointing their thumb up and
the palm of that hand out.
Have the subject lift the arm closest to you up behind their back rotating their hand to the inside pointing their thumb up and the palm of that hand out.
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Applying wrist restraints while in the prone position.
From the positon of
advantage, Using your free
hand closest to the inmate.
Grasp the hand that is in the
air with a reverse hand
shake grip.
Twist the hand back and
toward the subject’s body.
Using your free hand, closest to the subject, grasp the hand that is in the air with a reverse hand shake grasp. You need to control the entire hand. If this cannot be done grasp two or three of the fingers in the same manner.
Twist the hand back and toward the subject’s body.
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Applying wrist restraints while in the prone position.
Ready your cuffs.
Place the cuff, outside side first, onto
the wrist of the arm you control.
Slowly rotate the arm around placing
the wrist in the small of the back.
Place your foot or knee against the
inmates elbow while placing your
other knee across the inmates
beltline.
Place the cuff, officers pinky side first, onto the wrist of the arm you control.
Slowly rotate the arm you control around (to the outside) placing this wrist in the small of their back.
Place your foot or knee of your cuffing side against the subject’s elbow and place your other knee across the subject’s beltline.
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Applying wrist restraints while in the prone position.
Have the inmate bring their other
hand to the small of their back.
Grip that hand in a handshake
fashion and place the other cuff
on that wrist.
Check both cuffs for a secure fit
and double lock them.
Have the subject bring their other hand to the small of their back. Grasp that hand in a handshake fashion and place the other cuff on that wrist.
Check both cuffs for a secure fit and then double cuff them
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Removal of wrist restraints while standing.
Take the position of advantage while controlling the inmate.
Have the inmate face away form you.
Let the inmate know what your expectations are.
Only do what is directed.
Hands straight to your head as the
restraints come off.
Make sure they understand what you
want!
Take the position of advantage while controlling the inmate.
Have the inmate face away form you.
Let the inmate know what your expectations are.
Only do what is directed.
Hands straight to your head as the
restraints come off.
Make sure they understand what you
want!
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Removal of wrist restraints while standing or prone.
Grip the restraints with one hand while unlocking and removing the restraint from wrist one.
Have the inmate place his free hand
on his head.
Close the teeth of the free cuff.
While holding the free cuff rotate
and step out allowing the inmate to
fully extend his arm while you step
into the position of advantage.
Grip the restraints with one hand while unlocking and removing the restraint from wrist one.
Have the inmate place his free hand
on his head.
Close the teeth of the free cuff.
While holding the free cuff rotate
and step out allowing the inmate to
fully extend his arm while you step
into the position of advantage.
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Removal of wrist restraints while standing or prone.
Remove the restraint form wrist two.
Order the inmate to place his second hand on his head and interlock his fingers.
Take a step back, close the door…allow the inmate to relax once the possibility of threat is gone.
Remove the restraint form wrist two.
Order the inmate to place his second hand on his head and interlock his fingers.
Take a step back, close the door…allow the inmate to relax once the possibility of threat is gone.
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Applying waist restraints.
Have the inmate face away from you.
Tell the subject to widen their stance.
Have them point their toes out.
Hands are either placed on the wall or interlocked on the top of the head.
Performance Objective #4
Issue verbal commands to instruct the inmate on what you want him/her to do. Do not assume that they know. The Officer dictates the process, not the other way around.
Have the inmate face away from you, preferably leaning against a wall or cage. Hands are either placed on the wall or interlocked on the top of the head.
Have the inmate separate his/her feet to a wide stance. The goal is to place them at a position where the officer has leverage.
Always pay attention to your surroundings, maintain a defensive stance, and be prepared to engage or create distance if necessary.
Waist Restraints are always applied FIRST. Leg shackles can then be applied after the belly chains are properly secured.
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Applying waist restraints.
Remove the lock from the
chain.
Place the lock in an accessible area.
Loop the large ring around
your left thumb.
Wrap the chain around the
inmate’s waist.
Feeding the chain through several belt loops.
Performance Objective #4
Waist Restraints should be LOADED prior to applying
Remove the lock from the chain. Place it in an accessible area.
Most belly chains are properly applied if the large ring is placed on the left thumb prior to being wrapped around the inmate’s waist.
Wrap the chain around the inmate’s waist. Wrapping the chain through the belt loops will create a tighter, more secure fit, but it will disable the inmate’s ability to use the restroom (not recommended for female inmates or long runs).
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Applying waist restraints.
Run the chain through the
large loop and tighten.
Find two loops that align.
shorten the tail.
apply the lock.
Double check for tightness.
Performance Objective #4
Run the chain through the large loop and tighten. Find two loops that align, shorten the tail, and apply the lock.
Double check for tightness. The inmate should be able to breathe and move his/her hands side-to-side. He/she should NOT be able to remove the belly restraint by pulling it down.
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Applying waist restraints.
Apply the handcuffs.
Keyholes face up.
Double bars to the front.
Check for tightness and double lock.
Performance Objective #4
Keyholes need to face UP!
Makes it harder for an inmate to pick the lock.
Makes it easier for an Officer to remove the restraint.
Single bar needs to be TO THE BACK!
Weaker than the double bar.
Makes it harder for an inmate to strike against an object to loosen or remove.
Apply handcuffs. Check for Tightness and Double Lock.
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Removal of waist restraints.
While the inmate is leaning against a wall or another solid surface.
Unlock and remove the wrist restraints one at a time.
Remember to close the cuffs as you take them off.
Ordering the inmates hands to the wall or on their head.
Performance Objective #4
While the inmate is leaning against a wall or another solid surface.
Unlock and remove the wrist restraints one at a time.
Remember to close the cuffs as you take them off.
Ordering the inmates hands to the wall or on their head.
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Removal of waist restraints.
Remove the padlock, while controlling the long portion of the chain.
Retain the long portion of the chain, and allow the short portion to drop and swing behind the inmate.
Performance Objective #4
Remove the padlock, while controlling the long portion of the chain.
Retain the long portion of the chain, and allow the short portion to drop and swing behind the inmate.
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Applying leg irons.
Have the inmate brace himself
against the wall.
Always facing away from you.
Have the inmate lift a leg on
your command.
Apply the first cuff, double bars
to the front, key holes down.
Performance Objective #5
Have the inmate brace himself against the wall facing away from you and lift a leg on your command.
When you apply the leg irons remember the key holes go down, double bars to the front.
Do not apply leg restraints while facing the inmate.
Do not place your knees on the ground while applying leg restraints. It places you at a disadvantage. Instead, bend at the knees and lean down, maintaining a defensive stance.
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Applying leg irons.
Transition to the opposite side while keeping control of the restraints.
Have the inmate lift their second leg on your command.
Apply the second cuff the same way, key holes down, double bars to the front.
Check for tightness and double lock.
Performance Objective #5
Transition to the opposite side while keeping control of the restraints.
Have the inmate lift their second leg on your command.
Apply the second cuff the same way, key holes down, double bars to the front.
Check for tightness and double lock.
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Removal of leg irons.
Have the inmate brace himself against the wall.
Always facing away from you.
Have the inmate lift a leg on your command.
Remove the first cuff.
Have the inmate lift their second leg on your command.
Remove the second cuff.
Always Keep control of the leg irons!
Performance Objective #5
Have the inmate brace himself against the wall.
Always facing away from you.
Have the inmate lift a leg on your command.
Remove the first cuff.
Have the inmate lift their second leg on your command.
Remove the second cuff.
Always Keep control of the leg irons!
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Flex cuffs.
Constructed of nylon.
Stability and flexibility.
Quick, temporary alternative
to handcuffs.
Designed to minimize the
chance of abrasion or tissue
damage.
Constructed of nylon.
Stability and flexibility.
Quick, temporary alternative to handcuffs.
Designed to minimize the chance of abrasion or tissue damage.
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Applying flex cuffs.
Before your cuffs come out you
should have completed the
following.
Tell the inmate to widen their
stance.
Have them point their toes out.
Have the inmate place both
hands behind there back.
Performance Objective #6
Before your cuffs come out you should have completed the following.
Tell the inmate to widen their stance.
Have them point their toes out.
Have the inmate place both hands behind there back.
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Applying flex cuffs.
Have the inmate bring the backs of their hands together and interlock their fingers.
Using your free hand, grasp the inmates fingers.
Pull the inmates hands slightly away from their body.
Draw your flex cuff.
Place the flex cuff over both wrist and tighten.
Performance Objective #6
Have the inmate bring the backs of their hands together and interlock their fingers.
Using your free hand, grasp the inmates fingers.
Pull the inmates hands slightly away from their body.
Draw your flex cuff.
Place the flex cuff over both wrist and tighten.
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Removal of flex cuffs.
Tell the inmate to widen their
stance.
Have them point their toes out.
Using your free hand, grasp the inmates fingers.
Pull the inmates hands slightly away from their body.
Performance Objective #6
Tell the inmate to widen their stance.
Have them point their toes out.
Using your free hand, grasp the inmates fingers.
Pull the inmates hands slightly away from their body.
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Removal of flex cuffs.
Allow space to reach in with the restraint cutters.
Cut the flex cuffs and order the inmates hands to the wall or on their head.
Take a step back, close the door…allow the inmate to relax once the possibility of threat is gone.
Performance Objective #6
Allow space to reach in with the restraint cutters.
Cut the flex cuffs and order the inmates hands to the wall or on their head.
Take a step back, close the door…allow the inmate to relax once the possibility of threat is gone.
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Questions ?
Hands on practical…
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