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Apply an Arm Bar Takedown (191-376-5203) (2003 STP)
Conditions: You are performing law enforcement or security duties and wearing the appropriate gear according to the local or unit standing operating procedure (SOP). You placed a subject in an escort position, and suddenly the subject escalates resistance by pulling away. The most effective method of control is to drive the subject to the ground.
Standards: Pin the subject's controlled shoulder to the ground while maintaining your balance and staying on your feet. Perform all steps in order and without hesitation.
Performance Steps
1. Move in the direction of the subject's resistance.
2. Lower your center of gravity and widen your stance when you stop moving.
3. Rotate your strong hand around the subject's upper arm, just above the elbow, until it is in an outside position. Increase the twisting motion with your support hand that controls the subject's wrist.
4. Maintain the controlled arm in a straight and rigid position as you quickly drive your strong hand straight to the ground, while continuing to hold the subject's wrist in your support hand at waist level.
5. As the subject's shoulders begin to lower to the point where he is off balance, use an appropriate pattern of movement, such as a pivot, to further drive him off balance.
6. Command the subject to "get down, stop resisting; get down on your stomach." This will help guide the subject to a prone position.
7. Bring the controlled arm to an angle perpendicular to the ground as soon as the subject's controlled shoulder comes in contact with the ground. Keep the subject's controlled arm perpendicular and in close to your centerline, and force the subject's chest to the ground.
8. Maintain hard contact/pressure with your forearm on the subject's arm, keeping the elbow locked and the subject's controlled wrist still at waist level. Straddle the subject's shoulder in a wide and balanced stance. Maintain your balance; do not go to your knees.
9. Make a decision to continue or disengage, based upon the situation and proper execution. Tell the subject to look away from you; place his arm straight out, palm up; and to cross his feet at the ankles.
10. Attempt pain compliance, if the subject does not comply with verbal instructions, by applying pressure with your forearm just above the elbow joint.
11. Apply more pressure with your forearm or disengage if the subject does not comply or struggles.
12. Gain verbal compliance with your commands, and slide your forearm up the subject's arm to meet your other hand. Maintain pressure and keep the elbow locked. As your hands come together at the subject's controlled wrist, place the wrist in a wristlock by placing both of your thumbs in the subject's knuckles, and wrapping your fingers around the hand. Ensure that you keep his elbow locked. Use wrist compression/pain compliance to maintain control as required. Rotate (turn) the controlled wrist/forearm toward the subject's head, locking the controlled shoulder to the ground.
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