Handcuffing Suspects: 3 Techniques
Too many officers try to handcuff a suspect while he or she is still fighting. Before you can handcuff a suspect, you must obtain control.
Here are three techniques for when you’re on your own (rear leg sweep), with a partner (rear takedown), or with a group of three or more officers (the swarm). Photos by Amaury Murgado.
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