ASP Basic Tactical Handcuff Certification ABC Program

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ASP Basic Tactical Handcuff Certification (ABC)
Program

• Section 1 Course Introduction

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1.04 Course Description

• 4 hour hands on participatory seminar
• Trained in the operational use of the ASP
  tactical Handcuffs
• Focus on
• Portation (Carrying)
• Presentation (Drawing)
• Handcuff application techniques

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1.04 Course Description

• ASP tactical restraints are designed as a
  temporary restraints
• Provides efficient restraint tactics for criminal
  justice personnel without long hours of training
• The tactics are quickly learned, easily practiced
  and readily maintained
• Provides techniques that work 90 of the time on
  90 of subjects and retains the ability to
  disengage or escalate
• Works effectively for all law enforcement
  officers
• The training incorporates drills which simulate
  the wide variety of street encounters which
  require restraints
• Provide you with a understanding of the
  conditions in which restraints may be used,
  justification for use and how to document these
  actions

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1.05 Program Standards

• The ASP basic certification program (ABC) is
  based on modern, court defensible police
  standards for less lethal use of force
• The ASP Tactical Baton programs are designed to
  meet three standards of training
• The techniques work on the street, not just in
  the classroom
• The techniques are court defensible and are
  backed by the nations most experienced use of
  force consultants
• The program is administratively feasible for use
  in a contemporary law enforcement agency

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Section 9 Evaluation

• Students must pass a
• Written examination
• Physical performance test
• Students will complete a class critique at the
  completion of the course

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1.06 Safety

• SAFETY IS THE ULTIMATE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
  INSTRUCTOR
• No functional firearms or other weapons allowed
  in the training area
• No jewelry
• Mouth guards are required
• Shoes should have good lateral and linear support
• Only ASP batons will be used
• The training area will be kept clear
• The Trainer will have a safety set
• All activity will stop on the whistle
• Participants will only strike areas covered by a
  training bag or protective training suit
• Batons will be kept in scabbards on duty belts
  when not in use

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ASP Basic Tactical Handcuff Certification (ABC)
Program

• Section 2 Control Theory

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2.01 Overview

• The ability to use force against the public is
  permitted to law enforcement under the 4th
  Amendment
• As a result of the responsibility, the use of
  force comes under close scrutiny by both the
  public and the courts

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2.02 Confrontational Continuum

• In an attempt to define and clarify appropriate
  circumstances for the use of force, the
  Confrontational Continuum was developed
• The Continuum provides the law enforcement
  administrator with a realistic means of
  evaluating force usage, while providing the
  street officer with reasonable guidance in
  determining what level of force is needed
• The Continuum was developed in a effort to
  explain to law enforcement personal the proper
  response to assailants actions and designed as a
  mechanism for explaining the level of force that
  was employed and the circumstances under which it
  was exercised
• Specific Agencies have diverse labels and
  techniques for its force options, however the
  order of escalation and evaluation of techniques
  used, are generally consistent among agencies
• The physical process of arrest occurs after
  control has been achieved. Force must cease when
  control has been effected. Restraint after
  control must be viewed as part of all use of
  force training

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2.06 Use of Force Evaluations

• The goal of a law enforcement officer in a
  confrontation is to control the subject
• Control is not a 50/50 balance. The officer must
  win and not just 50 of the time. If have the
  confrontation result in a failure to control the
  subject, the officer and the general public are
  put in critical danger
• Each technique employed in a confrontation must
  be evaluated in terms of its likelihood to gain
  control compared to its likelihood to cause
  damage. This does not mean that officers must
  exhaust every lower option before moving to a
  higher level response. Such thinking is both
  naïve and dangerous. The officer only needs to
  use a reasonable force option
• In evaluating techniques, a final consideration
  must be made to insure the safety of the officer.
  This involves the officers ability to instantly
  disengage or escalate in response to a
  confrontation based on the totality of the
  situation

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2.11 Documentation

• REPORT DOCUMENTATION
• The type of call which first brought the officer
  in contact with the subject
• The number of persons involved in the situation
• The time of day, physical setting and type of
  situation
• What subject said to the officer
• The subjects demeanor and attitude
• What the officer said
• The subjects actions and officers reaction
• A detailed report of the officers injuries,
  including photographs when Possible
• A detailed report of the subjects injuries,
  including photographs when possible
• Names, addresses and telephone numbers of neutral
  witnesses not involved in the confrontation

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ASP Basic Tactical Handcuff Certification (ABC)
Program

• Section 3 Technical characteristics of the ASP
  tactical restraint system

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3.01 Overview

• ASP through talking with trainers, instructors
  and officers from around the world, developed a
  handcuff that meets the needs and request of
  today's criminal justice personnel
• The ASP tactical handcuffs are classified as
  temporary restraining devices
• The ASP tactical handcuffs meet NIJ standard
  0307.01
• The ASP tactical handcuffs are designed to be
  quick, quiet and highly effective for officers in
  a operational setting

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3.02 Handcuff design

• The handcuffs are made out of heated treated,
  ribbed one piece stainless steel with ordinance
  grade polymer and replaceable locksets. This
  makes the handcuffs lighter in weight with flex
  frame technology.
• They have a flat bow face with 22 locking
  positions for a greater span of locking positions
  and has a smooth action. The deep set teeth were
  increased for better hold and security.
• They have a dual keyway with one direction
  unlock.
• The double lock indicators are easy to reach and
  the highly visible yellow indicator is a visible
  warning to double lock the restraints.
• The edges are rediused and are less likely to
  cause damage.
• The handcuffs can be color coded for agencies.
• The swivel of the chained handcuff has been
  reinforced.
• The handcuffs are made in Chain, Hinged and rigid
  styles as well as the tri-fold soft restraints.

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ASP also makes a full like of accessories for the
handcuffs.
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ASP Basic Tactical Handcuff Certification (ABC)
Program

• Section 4 Body Mechanics

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Principles of Human Movement

• The ability to use basic body mechanics
  dramatically increases the officers ability to
  control a confrontation, while decreasing the
  chance of injury
• The foundation is the PYRAMID concept of
  defensive measures
• Hand position is the first line of defense. They
  must kept above the waist in front of the body
  and not over extended
• Officers must remain relaxed. Tense muscles
  cannot engage in dynamic movement and expend
  greater energy
• Officers should remain centered while
  decentralizing there assailant maintaining a
  position of advantage

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ASP Basic Tactical Handcuff Certification (ABC)
Program

• Section 6 Training Format

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6.02 Warm-Up and Warm-Down

• All training sessions will be preceded by an
  adequate warm-up (Daily Dozen)
• A warm-up emphasizing flexibility and agility
  without bouncing or jerking. The warm-up will be
  repeated after extended breaks
• A warm-down will be done after strenuous activity
  to reduce stiffness and soreness

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6.03 Progressive Training

• Asp training teaches new skills in a progressive
  format going from basic skills to dynamic
  simulation.
• Skill Discussion A overview of the technique and
  the environment in which it is used is explained.
• Skill Demonstration The technique is
  demonstrated.
• Skill practice The technique is repeated to
  mastery.

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6.04 Practice Sequences

• Techniques are taught using a four part
  progressive format to ensure that all
  participants gain competency during the session
• Structured to a set deliberate 8 strike pace
• By the numbers 1-2-3 to introduce the skill
• Slow to form 4-5-6 to concentrate on the form
• Full speed and power 7-8 add speed and
  power
• Simulation Realism under stress

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6.06 Drill Formations

• Five basic formations
• Line Two lines facing each other
• Wheel Two circles, with one inner circle and one
  outer circle. Dynamic movement is added
• Post Students perform a specified technique
  moving in a zigzag pattern between the bags
• Circle A single student will enter a circle to
  perform techniques against bag holders or
  training suits
• Three minute 2 officers one with a bag and the
  other with a soft baton. The drill is run for 3
  minutes with the subject being taken to the
  ground, stabilized and restrained

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6.07 Verbalization

• The verbal exchange in any confrontation is very
  important. Verbalization practice during training
  is critical
• Verbalization helps the subject understand what
  is expected
• Verbalization also helps bystanders understand
  what the officer is trying to do. It turns
  bystanders into witnesses
• All verbalization should be documented in
  officers reports

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6.08 Stances

• Interview stance Designed to be a natural,
  comfortable way for officers to stand all the
  time.
• PYRAMID concept
• Hands above the waist with the baton in the
  weapon hand
• Maintain safe separation of two arms length
• Combat stance Maximizes the availability of the
  baton while putting you in the best defensive
  position
• PYRAMID concept
• Commands are BACK stay BACK
• Reaction side First line of defense (Checks or
  redirects assaults)
• Hand is at eye level, arm at 45 angle
• Used to create safe separation with the check and
  redirection
• Command is BACK
• Weapon side Weapon delivery system (Grips the
  baton, firearm or restraint)
• Holds the restraints with a full hand grip at
  shoulder level, arm at 45 angle

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6.10 Safe Separation

• Separation of 2 arms length allows officers to
  deal with sudden assaults
• To maintain separation officers must deal with
  the subjects momentum, re-establish distance, and
  if necessary strike MDS
• Separation can be established by 2 techniques
• Check Stopping the forward movement of a subject
• Redirect To control and change the direction of
  a subjects attack

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6.11 Stabilization and 6.12 Restraint

• When the aggression and resistance cease, the
  officer should move to a position of advantage
  and stabilize the subject to facilitate
  restraints
• The officer can then use two types of restraints
  to secure the subject
• Hard restraints Tactical handcuffs
• Soft restraints Disposable

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ASP Basic Tactical Handcuff Certification (ABC)
Program

• Section 7 Restraint concepts

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Restraint Concepts

• ASP restraint techniques consist of core concepts
  that build the basis for effective restraint
  application regardless of the tactics of a
  particular agency.
• In every situation where a subject is arrested
  they should be handcuffed.
• Want to create compliance over combat through
  verbalization prior to handcuffing.
• Subject must be controlled prior to handcuffing.
  This is done by stabilizing the subject.
• Officers should maintain angles of advantage and
  a proper reactionary gap. Resistance most of the
  time will come on first contact.
• Always read the palms.
• Want to control the subjects dominant hand first
  and last.
• Upon placing hands on the subject the restraints
  should be placed on quickly.
• The subject should not be searched until after
  properly restrained.
• If the subject becomes resistive during
  handcuffing officers should disengage and the
  restraints can cease to exist.

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ASP Basic Tactical Handcuff Certification (ABC)
Program

• Section 8 Basic restraint skills

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Restraint Application

• ASP tactical restraints can be carried on either
  side of the body, but in a position that they can
  be reached by either hand. They are placed in the
  case with the connectors in a downward position.
• The subject must be controlled and stabilized
  prior to handcuffing. Weapons should be secured
  and the restraints can be drawn. Restraints
  should not be used to gain control of the
  subject.
• Regardless of the stabilization position the
  palms of the subject should be visible (Read the
  palms)
• Restraints are held in the weapon hand with a
  full hand grip.
• Handcuff the subject behind the back, with palms
  facing out.
• Placed the handcuffs on the wrist just above the
  hand. They should be snug enough to not slip off
  and yet loose enough not to impinge on the nerves
  or impede blood flow.
• Restraints are then applied by the ROCK and LOCK
  method.
• Tri-fold restraints will be applied with the Pop.
  Place and Pull method.

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Stabilization Positions

• No matter the tactics used by different criminal
  justice agencies to restrain subjects, the
  subject will be placed in one of 3 different
  stabilization position to effect handcuffing
  depending on their threat level
• Standing
• Kneeling
• Prone

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Post Handcuffing

• Slide the tip of a finger partially between the
  restraint and the subjects wrist, to check the
  fit
• Double lock both cuffs. If the cuff is too tight.
  Turn the key to release the cuff then turn back
  to double lock the cuff. Double locks should
  always be applied no matter the application
• Then search the subject. Follow a systematic,
  consistent searching pattern

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Removal

• Subject should be controlled and stabilized prior
  to handcuff removal.
• Last cuff applied is the first to be removed.
  That hand is then placed in a position of
  advantage.
• Remove the second cuff.
• Document any marks or injuries on the subject.
• Check the operation of the restraints prior to
  recasing them.