HFRG CH. 5 Tactical Handcuffing
Exam Questions & Answers3
Identify the 3 types of subjects an officer will handcuff - ANSWERS-Totally Cooperative Subject:
The most common type of subject that officers will face. Majority of arrests will be
misdemeanor.
Potentially Uncooperative Subject: The most dangerous subject to handcuff. Usually intoxicated
or experienced criminal. Intoxicated subjects account for over 70% of resisting incidents. Have
nothing to lose, provide their own form of distraction.
Totally Uncooperative Subject: Do not attempt to handcuff unless the subject is under control
List the 3 tactical considerations of handcuffing - ANSWERS-Approach to contact: every subject
they encounter is a potential resistor. Remain on the edge of the Reactionary Gap until prepared
to apply handcuffs.
Control Upon Touch: the officer gains immediate control of the subject upon first touch. double
push method, ensures a speedy application and minimizes the subject's ability to pull away.
Speed in Application: speedcuffing method used in this system enables an officer to handcuff
someone within 3 seconds.
Identify the 3 criteria used to determine if an officer can legitimately handcuff a subject without
the concern of civil repersussions - ANSWERS-When the subject has committed a crime, when
the subject is an escape risk, or when the subject is a safety hazard
Exam Questions & Answers3
Identify the 3 types of subjects an officer will handcuff - ANSWERS-Totally Cooperative Subject:
The most common type of subject that officers will face. Majority of arrests will be
misdemeanor.
Potentially Uncooperative Subject: The most dangerous subject to handcuff. Usually intoxicated
or experienced criminal. Intoxicated subjects account for over 70% of resisting incidents. Have
nothing to lose, provide their own form of distraction.
Totally Uncooperative Subject: Do not attempt to handcuff unless the subject is under control
List the 3 tactical considerations of handcuffing - ANSWERS-Approach to contact: every subject
they encounter is a potential resistor. Remain on the edge of the Reactionary Gap until prepared
to apply handcuffs.
Control Upon Touch: the officer gains immediate control of the subject upon first touch. double
push method, ensures a speedy application and minimizes the subject's ability to pull away.
Speed in Application: speedcuffing method used in this system enables an officer to handcuff
someone within 3 seconds.
Identify the 3 criteria used to determine if an officer can legitimately handcuff a subject without
the concern of civil repersussions - ANSWERS-When the subject has committed a crime, when
the subject is an escape risk, or when the subject is a safety hazard
