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Title: ASP Tactical Handcuff Instructor Certification AIC Program


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ASP Tactical Handcuff Instructor Certification
(AIC) Program
  • Section 1 Course Introduction

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1.04 Course Description
  • 8 hour hands on participatory seminar
  • Trained to instruct (ABC) classes in the
    operational use of the ASP tactical Handcuffs
  • Focus on
  • Portation (Carrying)
  • Presentation (Drawing)
  • Handcuff application techniques
  • Instructional techniques
  • Mechanical function
  • Maintenance

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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 Instructor certification program 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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1.06 Instructor Certification
  • Instructors must pass a
  • Written examination
  • Physical performance test
  • Teaching skills evaluation
  • Once certified as instructors
  • Can conduct ABC classes
  • Must be actively involved in conducting training
  • Should attend a update once every three years

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1.07 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 Tactical Handcuff Instructor Certification
(AIC) 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 Tactical Handcuff Instructor Certification
(AIC) Program
  • Section 3 Technical characteristics of the ASP
    tactical restraint system

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3.01 Overview
  • Modern police handcuffs were created by George
    Carney with the swing through design in 1912
  • James Kruger introduced the copper brazed
    handcuff and David Sullivan came out with the
    hinged handcuff in 1981
  • Dennis Elam was then the first to come out with a
    handcuffing program to train officer with his
    quick cuff program
  • ASP through talking with trainers, instructors
    and officers from around the world, developed a
    handcuff that meets the needs and request of
    officer in today's law enforcement environment
  • The ASP tactical handcuffs are classified as
    temporary restraining devices and meet NIJ
    standard 0307.01. They 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 Tactical Handcuff Instructor Certification
(AIC) 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 Tactical Handcuff Instructor Certification
(AIC) Program
  • Section 6 Training Format

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6.01 Floor Dynamics and 6.02 Warm-Up
  • The training environment is vital to the safety
    of class participants
  • Floor space needs to be clear of obstructions and
    suitable for expandable baton training. A
    recommendation of 100 square feet per student
  • A adequate routine for warming stretching the
    body.
  • The warm-up should emphasize flexibility and
    agility without bouncing or jerking. The warm-up
    should be repeated after extended breaks
  • A warm-down should 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 Tactical Handcuff Instructor Certification
(AIC) 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 Tactical Handcuff Instructor Certification
(AIC) 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.

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ASP Tactical Handcuff Instructor Certification
(AIC) Program
  • Section 9 Evaluation
  • Section 10 Instructor Techniques

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9.01 Physical Testing
  • Testing ASP baton skills is competency based.
    Participants must demonstrate baton techniques to
    a specified level of competency
  • Performance is tested by
  • Written exam
  • Physical demonstration of tactical baton skills.
  • There are two ways to test these skills.
  • Static proficiency testing
  • Dynamic proficiency testing
  • Once the class is completed a class critique
    should be completed.

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Instructor Demeanor
  • Proper preparation for a ASP class is the key to
    successful training.
  • Have a Professional attitude.
  • Have a professional image in you dress.
  • Vitality and enthusiasm both in teaching the
    class and interest shown in the students.
  • Allow students to offer suggestions and teach
    rather then humble students.
  • Be prepared for injuries that may occur in
    training and document the injuries that occur.

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ASP Tactical Handcuff Instructor Certification
(AIC) Program
  • Section 5 Training terminology
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