UNCOOPERATIVE HANDCUFFING We get asked frequently about how to handcuff an uncooperative or combative suspect. The answer is the same we handcuff a cooperative suspect. We control both hands and the handcuffs stay in the pouch until control is achieved. That might entail working different single officer or team apprehension techniques first to gain control to be able to apply the handcuffs, but what we hand to avoid is that rush to try to get 1 handcuff on before fully controlling the suspect. |

Working on some distance management and handcuffing transitions at the Bellevue, WA Police Recruiting. The focus is on survival not submissions, but if one is available it could help resolve a situation. My taser holster and mag pouches dig into my left thigh a lot when my knees are brought closer to my torso. The holster also sometimes does that too if the belt gets twisted around. An external vest may help address that and I’m grateful I have one to experiment with later. With the vest and bel