PATH Handcuffing

Interaction

100

What position should Officers approach from when they are intending to handcuff a (standing) subject? 

45% angle from the rear

200

How many feet is the minimum reactionary gap? 

4 feet 

300

When is the most resistance occurs during the handcuffing process? 

Immediately after the first handcuff is applied

400

When you are intending to handcuff a subject, the handcuffs should be held in strong hand with the single bars facing which direction? 

Single bars facing front

500

The decision to disengage with a subject is based on what? 

Training and experience 

Handcuff application

100

Handcuffs should be applied in how many seconds? 

2-3 seconds 

200

Probe handcuffing is a reasonable method of handcuffing for what type of subject? 

Dangerous and resisting subject

300

If you encounter a subject without flexibility or a large upper body, what do you do to get them handcuffed? 

Use to sets of handcuffs 

400

Handcuffs should be applied to the wrist on either the ___________ or ____________ side. 

Radial or Ulna side 

500

Double locking the handcuffs will reduce the risk of these three things? 

1. Nerve Damage

2. Civil Suits

3. Loss of Blood Circulation 

Decision making

100

An officer should tell the subject to do what when getting ready to cuff them in a standing position? 

Face away with feet together 

200

What is the safest position to arrest a subject? 

Prone

300

After a handcuff is applied and the officer feels overpowered they could chose to do what? 

Disengage and create space 

400

Why is important to use Verbalization while putting a subject in the prone position? 

Change their focus 

Keeps us breathing 

Is a diversion 

Give them direction 

500

The decision to handcuff a subject is based on these four things? 

1. Training 

2. Experience

3. Laws

4. Polices and Procedures 

Position

100

This certification last how many years? 

3

200

What three points of the body are controlled in the straight are lock? 

Wrist, elbow and shoulder

300

When is the most dangerous time helping a prone subject back up? 

When the first foot is on the ground while standing them up. 

400

What is the method for handcuffing with two officers? 

One officer does the handcuffing and the other acts as a cover officer

500

How does an officer direct a subject to the prone position? 

Control the arm, press on above the elbow, knee strike if needed, then direct them to floor

Misc.

100

What is a hinged cuff? 

Has hinges instead of chain

200

If you use flex-cuffs you have to also have what? 

Cutters

300

Officer may choose to cuff a subject to the squad car? 

True to False 

False 

400

Handcuffing are only a temporary restraining device? True or False

True 

500

After the arrest, what is the first thing you need to ask the subject? 

Do you need medical attention?