GUIDE: How to Speedcuffs

SICHERHEITSAGENTUR GEILLINGER has last explained to you how to carry the baton sensibly. Now it's about another important tool: Speedcuffs or also called Rigid Cuffs are handcuffs without joints or chains, the wrist rings are connected by a rigid middle part.

Initially, this type of handcuffs was only widespread among the "Bobbies" in England on the "island," but they are becoming increasingly popular with more users, such as in the German judiciary.

Unfortunately, the procurement officers of the authorities still purchase the classic chain products in large quantities, although these models have only a few advantages over their "stiff" colleagues.

The modularity with many existing carrying devices could be considered an advantage over the Speedcuffs, while the holster market for the rigid colleagues is growing.

The classic handcuffs can also be carried less conspicuously than the rigid handcuffs, but this argument can also be refuted.

Not only hybrid cars exist, but also hybrid handcuffs, the jack-of-all-trades among handcuffs. These are called Rigid Cuffs, which can be carried folded up like a conventional handcuff, but when unfolded they lock automatically, becoming "rigid," and can be folded back together after use with the handcuff key.

So even the use of classics with existing carrying devices as a purchasing argument can be refuted.

Carrying devices, pouches, or holsters have their well-considered place on the duty belt or vest.

We have already covered the carrying methods of telescopic batons in one of our recent posts, we can reassure you, this time it won't be as detailed, because the use of handcuffs follows a different scheme.

How to wear Speedcuffs correctly

There are two principles that must be considered when mounting the carrying devices for handcuffs. One is positioning them where they do not obstruct my "first line" tools when deploying them. "First line" tools are those tools that usually take precedence over handcuffs in application, such as the primary weapon (usually a pistol/revolver), telescopic baton, OC spray, flashlight. Whether you position the handcuffs on the weak or strong hand side is up to the user's preference. However, some users think they are smart by positioning the handcuffs at the 6 o'clock position, on the spine, so they can reach them with both the left and right hands. Here we come to the second principle of where to position the handcuffs, namely not(!) there, you only have one spine and it is softer than a few hundred grams of steel in a fall on the back.

As mentioned, handcuffs often lose out in the application sequence, but why are the tools discussed here called "Speedcuffs" and not "Slowcuffs" when they are only used when the situations are under control?

Well, there may be situations where personnel are attacked but it would not be proportionate to use the telescopic baton, OC spray, or even the firearm. For example, if the operator is being held by clothing or choked. The attacked person can easily free themselves from these holds by closing one of the attacker's wrists with the "Speedcuff," and as the name of the tool suggests, the closing should be done with a certain level of dynamism. Such techniques work very well with rigid handcuffs, maybe the defender can even unlock a chain cuff in such a situation, but then what?

Speedcuffs in use

The attacker will not be able to release the grip because they cannot generate leverage with the handcuff on the wrist. The "Speedcuff" user, on the other hand, has the laws of leverage on their side, and hardly anyone in this world can resist these lever forces, especially since these forces also hit sensitive pain points.

Once the grip is released, it is easy to bring the attacker to the ground and control them with the handcuff around their wrist.

The same applies when a seemingly controlled locking process of an arrestee suddenly turns into resistance. If a "Speedcuff" is unlocked, the resistance is quickly over, as this culprit will also be easy to control.

Another great advantage of rigid handcuffs is evident in the transport of prisoners. Often, the operator holds the detainee in the middle of the handcuffs, in a chain locking scenario, some detainees manage to squeeze the fingers of the operator, which is very painful. When the detainee is locked in front, the hands are locked alternately, making it almost impossible for the detainee to strangle or strike another person.

We have carefully decided not to provide any images regarding the use of techniques. We want to know to whom we are imparting this know-how and not to give an advantage to individuals against law enforcement personnel.

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