HANDCUFFING If a suspect is going to resist when being handcuffed it is most likely going to be at first contact. By putting the suspect in a position of disadvantage it minimizes the effectiveness of their resistance. When a suspect has their hands on their head it doesn't take a significant movement to turn and strike, and their posture has not been taken out of alignment. We will be releasing a FREE handcuffing guide in the next few days that will cover best practices for handcuffing and sear

Handcuffing a Compliant Subject There are many different ways to handcuff a compliant individual. However, the position in which we apply handcuffs should allow us to react effectively if the person suddenly becomes noncompliant. Our posture should enable us to defend ourselves, disengage, or engage, depending on the environment and situation. Physically, nothing the officer does in this position can completely prevent the subject from pulling away or breaking loose. However, by positioning the