Handcuffs & Restraints
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What is the primary concern regarding the prone position for restrained individuals?

  • Risk of positional asphyxia and respiratory failure
  • Increased risk of cardiac events due to heart disease
  • Exacerbation of asthma-related problems
  • All of the above (correct)

    • What is the purpose of hobbles, according to the policy?

  • To immobilize the legs of combative subjects (correct)
  • To secure handcuffs to the legs of subjects
  • To restrain the arms of combative subjects
  • To prevent positional asphyxia in restrained subjects

    • Which of the following is NOT an example of a hobble, according to the policy?

  • Metal chains (correct)
  • Cotton or nylon rope with a fixed loop
  • Flexible handcuffs
  • Commercial leg restraint devices

    • What is the legal standard for 'reasonable suspicion' as defined in the policy?

    <p>Specific, reasonable inferences which the officer is entitled to draw from the facts in light of their experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the policy, what is the definition of 'hog tying'?

    <p>Placing a subject face down with their hands handcuffed behind their back and their legs secured to the handcuffs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the policy, which of the following statements is TRUE regarding positional asphyxia?

    <p>It is a form of mechanical asphyxia caused by immobilizing a person in a position that impairs breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the policy, when is it permissible for an officer to leave a restrained subject unsupervised?

    <p>When exigent circumstances exist, such as an immediate threat to the officer's safety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of handcuffs, according to the policy?

    <p>Whenever possible, handcuffs should be applied behind the back and double-locked, but exceptions may be made at the officer's discretion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the policy, which of the following subjects should NOT be handcuffed or restrained unless there is a reasonable suspicion that they pose a danger?

    <p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the policy, which of the following statements regarding the use of leg restraints is correct?

    <p>Officers must complete arrest and control training in proper leg restraint procedures before attempting to immobilize the legs of subjects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the policy, what should an officer do when transporting a subject in leg restraints?

    <p>Anchor the trailing end of the restraint in the passenger door of the vehicle to prevent it from catching on anything.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the policy, which of the following statements regarding the use of temporary restraints (such as flex-cuffs or cord-cuffs) is correct?

    <p>Temporary restraints may be used when conventional handcuffs are unavailable or impractical.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the policy, in which of the following scenarios would an officer NOT be required to state in the PortalOne Booking/Arrest Report that the subject's legs had to be immobilized with leg restraints?

    <p>The subject was not combative, and leg restraints were not used.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the policy, which of the following statements regarding the transportation of restrained subjects is correct?

    <p>No person shall be transported in a prone position or in any other position that may restrict their breathing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the policy, which of the following statements regarding the use of a restraint cord as a waist belt is correct?

    <p>A restraint cord may be used as a waist belt to secure handcuffs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using hobbles according to the policy?

    <p>To immobilize the legs of combative subjects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following scenarios would NOT require an officer to state in the PortalOne Booking/Arrest Report that the subject's legs had to be immobilized with leg restraints?

    <p>The subject was compliant and not combative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements regarding the use of temporary restraints, such as flex-cuffs or cord-cuffs, is correct according to the policy?

    <p>Temporary restraints should be used as a last resort when standard handcuffs are ineffective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the policy, which of the following subjects should NOT be handcuffed or restrained unless there is a reasonable suspicion that they pose a danger?

    <p>Compliant and non-combative subjects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the legal standard for 'reasonable suspicion' as defined in the policy?

    <p>Specific, reasonable inferences which the officer is entitled to draw from the facts in light of their experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the policy, what is the primary concern regarding the prone position for restrained individuals?

    <p>Increased risk of positional asphyxia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the policy, when can an officer briefly place a handcuffed subject in the prone position?

    <p>When the subject is combative and attempting to flee or fight until additional officers arrive to assist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the policy, which of the following statements regarding the use of restraint cords as waist belts is correct?

    <p>A restraint cord may be used as a waist belt to secure handcuffs in place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the policy, in which scenario would an officer NOT be required to state in the PortalOne Booking/Arrest Report that the subject's legs were immobilized with leg restraints?

    <p>When the subject was not combative and leg restraints were not used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the policy, which of the following statements regarding the use of temporary restraints (such as flex-cuffs or cord-cuffs) is NOT correct?

    <p>Temporary restraints should never be used on subjects under the age of 16</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the policy, which of the following statements regarding the transportation of restrained subjects is NOT correct?

    <p>Subjects in leg restraints must be transported in the prone position to prevent injury to the officers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the policy, which of the following subjects should be handcuffed or restrained at the officer's discretion?

    <p>An elderly subject who is combative and poses a risk to others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the policy, which of the following statements regarding positional asphyxia is NOT true?

    <p>Positional asphyxia is only a concern for subjects who are restrained with leg restraints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the policy, which of the following statements regarding the 'hog tying' restraint position is correct?

    <p>The 'hog tying' restraint position is strictly prohibited</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the policy, which of the following statements regarding the use of leg restraints (hobbles) is NOT correct?

    <p>Leg restraints should only be used on subjects who are actively resisting or attempting to flee</p> Signup and view all the answers

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