Dear gang,
I'm looking into training basic handcuffing procedure for military personnel (90 mins. max), since I see a training deficit in that area. What are books, references and procedures you would recommend?
I'm already considering:
- Tactical Handcuffing, by John J. Peters
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http://www.armystudyguide.com/content/S ... etai.shtml (US Army SMCT)
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http://youtube.com/watch?v=oa8gNK8co6U (USPTDA video)
My syllabus so far looks something like this:
1. Handcuffs and Flexcuffs basics briefing (mechanisms, dangers, double locking, technique "thumbs up behind the back")
2. Threat levels and posture; legal basics for use of restraints; arrest and searches
3. Possibly some movie clips from arrests and arrests gone wrong (Maybe from '24'? Scenes?)
3. practical training
Does anyone have further ideas, or training programs?
I'm not really happy with the 1960s Clejuso cuffs we have to work with; they have a manual double lock, but I'm not sure they're good for the "thumbs up" technique.
Nils,
Even though you deemed it necessary to show what a smartass you are in an earlier post I made because I assume you aren't articulate enough to know that by saying "I would be seeing some of you around" meant at the various shows and conventions, instead somehow taking it that I was making a threat to 'arrest" you for buying Ebay cuffs, I have a few suggestions based on the curriculum that I use teaching tactical handcuffing at our academy.
First, read the Tactical Handcuffing book by Peters and you will see his techniques are far too complex for the average person to ever learn as second nature and especially under stress. They are indeed effective, but one must remember John Peters is a martial artist of considerable skill. Most cops aren't.
His cuffing techniques using the hinged cuff are outstanding, and one of the few that actually has devised a system for apllying thse to combative suspects. I would copy this part of the text and toss the rest from this book.
Secondly, Find a copy of the PPCT Defensive tactics handbook, student or instructor,by Bruce Siddle, and look hard at the speedcuffing methods taught there. They are simple, very effective, and work in standing, prone, kneeling, and combative situations. Best of all, they require very little practice for muscle memory to kick in and become second nature. While I don't endorse very many of Siddle's teachings, he seems to have gotten this one right.
Third, I am not aware of any approved method for the quick application of flex-cuffs, not do I see how this would be practical. We use them on lab raids here and the damn things are hard enough to get on properly with cooperative suspects. The are a cheap and light alternative though, and every ounce helps.
I also do not use video of cop shows in class. I do however, refer often to the Street Survival series of books and updates and go over tragedies and mishaps that have occured due to improper cuffing, from no double lock to using the "Circus Special" 4 dollar lever lock cuffs on convicted murderers. It has happened.
If I can be of any further assistance, I would be glad to lend my 22 years of street experience and my somewhat jaded opinion, free of charge lol
Tim
