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Practical And Tactical Handcuffing

4-Year PATH Instructor Certification*!

*PATH® program owned and certification issued by PPCI Training.


Proper Training in the Use of Handcuffs is Vital to Officers

Handcuffs are among the most often used tool by officers, yet training is severely lacking. Studies show that over 67% of resistance by subjects occurs after the first handcuff has been applied. All too often the result is injury and/or death to either the officer or subject.

 

PATH Handcuffing Instructor Certification Course

This eight hour instructor course is the most complete and innovative handcuffing course in the country. The techniques presented are practical and effective. Topics to be covered include the safest approach and positioning for handcuffing, handcuffing resistive subjects, removing handcuffs, and the use of various type of cuffs, among others.

Upon successful completion of the testing criteria, students will be certified as instructors which allows them to train, certify and recertify others in the Handcuffing Basic course.

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Course Topics

  • Handcuffing Nomenclature

  • Hinged Handcuffs

  • General Handcuffing Guidelines

  • Handcuffing the Resistive, Non-Resistive, or Semi-Resistive Subject(s)

  • The Prone Straight Arm Lock

  • Disengage & Decentralization Skills

  • Prone Handcuffing

  • Standing a Prone Handcuffed Subject

  • Removing Handcuffs

  • Frisk & Cuff

  • Use of Contact Cover

  • Use of Plastic Cuffs

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Benefits of Hands-On Training Course

  • Reduced Injury to Officers and Subjects

  • Reduced Exposure to Civil Liability

  • Reduced Workers' Compensation Payments

  • Increased Performance, Efficiency & Speed When Applying Handcuffs

  • Increased Confidence & Morale

  • Increased Safety

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Required Equipment:

  • Handcuffs

  • Handcuff Case

  • Handcuff Key

  • Duty belt suggested, but not necessary

  • Clothes appropriate to ‘physical' training

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