Phases of Arrest

The process of making a physical arrest is broken down here into logical and discrete (albeit arbitrary) phases and steps. Each arrest situation is different, hence some steps could be skipped or re-arranged as per your involvement in an arrest process. These steps, therefore, can be considered modular in nature.

PHASE ONE: GAINING CONTROL

• Tactical Approach
• Initial Control
• Standing Handcuffing

PHASE TWO: TAKEDOWN

• Defining Resistance
• Takedown
• Standing Armlock (supine)
• Rollover

PHASE THREE: HANDCUFFING

• Standing Armlock (prone)
• Prone Handcuffing
• Formal Arrest
• Body Search

PHASE FOUR: FINALIZATION

• Arrestee Stand-Up
• Escort to Transportation
• Handcuff Removal
• Documentation

Move through the handcuffing course at your own leisure. Use the pictures and videos provided to add clarity to your leaning experience. Practising these techniques with a partner is ideal. Answer the quizzes as they appear at the end of the modules (and re-do them if needed) until you attain a passing grade of 80% which will allow you to proceed with each module. A final quiz covering each of the modules appears at the very end. It must be completed in order to have a certificate of completion e-mailed to you. Have fun!