Subdue a Subject with a PR-24 Side Handle Baton (Part 2)

(191-376-5211) (2007 STP)

 

5. Employ the baton defensively.

             a. Defend against an overhead blow with a high block.

                          (1) Start from the basic stance (horizontal carry position).

                          (2) Bring your arm with the baton across then up above your head, not letting the short handle spin in your hand.  Simultaneously place your support hand on the short portion of the baton, behind your strong hand or on the forearm for support.

                          (3) Push outward with both hands to meet the blow and give a verbal command.

                          (4) Keep your strong forearm at least a fist's distance from your forehead (to keep the short handle from striking your head), making sure the blocking surface is completely exposed to the attack as you make contact with the blow.  NOTE: A variation to the high block with the baton blocking horizontally, would be to slightly angle the long extended portion downward approximately 45° to deflect the blow.

             b. Defend against an overhead blow with a two-handed high block.

                          (1) Start from the two-handed carry position.

                          (2) Raise the baton over your head with both hands by rotating the baton across and up, pushing outward to meet the blow keeping your elbows vertical, giving a verbal command.

                          (3) Keep the fingers of your support hand behind the striking surface by extending your fingers and keeping the baton in the palm of your hand.  NOTE: A variation to the two-handed high block with the baton blocking horizontally, would be to angle the short extended portion downward approximately 45° to deflect the blow.

             c. Defend against a blow directed at your strong side with the strong-side block.

                          (1) Start from the horizontal carry position.

                          (2) Raise the short portion of the baton while maintaining a firm grip so that the baton is straight up and down.

                          (3) Bring your support hand to help brace the baton either on the short portion of the baton, on the back of your strong hand, or behind the strong forearm.

                          (4) Turn your upper body to meet the attack and give a verbal command.

                          (5) Ensure that the blocking surface is completely exposed to the attack as you make contact with the blow, with the knob to the rear.

                          (6) Reevaluate the situation and take appropriate follow-up actions.

             d. Defend against a blow directed at your strong side with the two handed strong-side block.

                          (1) Start from the long extended position.

                          (2) Raise the long extended portion until it is vertical; simultaneously open your grip, ensuring that your fingers and thumbs are behind the baton.

                          (3) Turn to meet the attack and give a verbal command.

                          (4) Reevaluate the situation and take appropriate follow-up actions.  NOTE: It is acceptable to angle the baton so the short portion is outward and off the wrist to deflect the blow.

             e. Defend against a blow directed at your support side.

                          (1) Start from the horizontal carry position.

                          (2) Repeat steps 5c(2)(3)(4)(5)(6).

             f. Defend against an attack from the front with a middle block.

                          (1) Start from the horizontal carry position.

                          (2) Keep the baton parallel to the ground, bring it across your body, and raise the short portion to a 45° angle in front of your body from shoulder to hip.

                          (3) Place the support hand behind the short portion simultaneously ensuring that your fingers and thumb are not between the baton and the block.

                          (4) Block the blow, give a verbal command, and reevaluate the situation.

             g. Defend against an attack from the front with a two-handed middle block.

                          (1) Start from the long extended position.

                          (2) Bring the long extended portion of the baton so that it is across your body from shoulder to hip.

                          (3) Ensure that your fingers and thumb are not between the baton and the block.

                          (4) Block the blow, give a verbal command, and reevaluate the situation.  NOTE: The strong-side wrist does not have to remain in contact with the short portion of the baton.

             h. Defend against a blow directed at your lower body with a low block.

                          (1) Start from the horizontal carry position.

                          (2) Bring the baton across the front of your body keeping the baton parallel to the ground; simultaneously place your support hand on the short portion for support.

                          (3) Bend your knees, lower your body straight down, keep your spine erect, and push the baton downward and outward to meet the blow, giving a verbal command.  NOTE: To further lower your body to meet a lower threat, you can step back and out with your strong foot while blocking.

                          (4) Reevaluate the situation and take appropriate action.

             i. Defend against a blow directed at your lower body with a two-handed low block.

                          (1) Start from the long extended carry position.

                          (2) Bring the baton across your body horizontally while opening and placing your support hand behind the long extended portion of the baton.

                          (3) Bend your knees, lower your body straight down, keep your spine erect, and push the baton downward and outward to meet the blow, giving a verbal command.  NOTE: To further lower your body to meet a lower threat you can step back and out with your strong foot while blocking.

                          (4) Reevaluate the situation and take appropriate action.

 

6. Retain the baton from an attempted grab.

             a. Defend against a grab from the front, grabbing the short portion of the baton.

                          (1) Start from the horizontal carry position.

                          (2) Once the subject grabs the short portion of the baton, quickly pull the baton back towards your body while simultaneously striking the subject's wrist/hand(s) with your support hand (clenched into a fist) and giving a verbal command.

                          (3) Create distance with a pattern of movement and reevaluate the situation.

             b. Defend against a grab from the front grabbing the long extended portion of the baton.

                          (1) Start from the long extended position.

                          (2) Once the subject grabs the long extended portion of the baton, release your support hand grip, raise and strike downward with a closed fist while simultaneously pulling the baton towards your body with your strong arm, giving a verbal command.  NOTE: The target area when striking with the support hand to release the grip on the baton is the handcuff notch on the subject's wrist.

 

7. Restrain a subject using the strong-side armlock for escort technique.

             a. Assume the long extended carry position.

             b. Perform a pattern of movement forward and execute a distracting technique such as a long extended jab to focus the subject's attention away from your next move.

             c. Insert the long extended portion of the baton between the upper arm and body of the subject's side closer to your strong side.

             d. Slide the back side of the support hand across the upper arm of the suspect, below the shoulder, grabbing the end of the long extended portion, keeping the palm out as you grip.

             e. Pulling up on the end of the baton and pushing downward with the support forearm, squeezing the subject's arm between the forearm and baton, causing pain and compliance.

             f. Rotate the handle towards the outside and slightly above the subject's wrist, and extend your fingers while maintaining control of the short handle with the web of the thumb and hand.

             g. Grasp the outside of the forearm with your extended fingers.

             h. Pull with the support hand, push downward with the strong hand, pull the subject toward you, and rotate his/her arm backward and upward toward the small of his/her back.  NOTE: Do not release or change your strong-side handgrip while executing the move.

             i. Release the grip of your support hand and slide our forearm across the long extended portion of the baton and grab the bicep of the controlled arm.

             j. Press downward with the support side forearm and pull upward with the strong hand until the subject complies with your verbal commands.  WARNING: CAUTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN EXECUTING THIS MOVE AS IT CAN CAUSE INJURY TO THE SHOULDER.

             k. At this point you must make a decision: handcuff the subject standing or prone. The level of the subject's resistance and/or continued resistance, along with your confidence in maintaining control decides the type of handcuffing procedure you will administer.  Do what is safer for you under the circumstances.

                          (1) Handcuff against a wall.

                                       (a) Rotate the subject by pivoting your body toward your support side, placing the subject against the wall.

                                       (b) Order the subject to place his/her uncontrolled arm fully extended and palm out against the wall.  Order the subject to look away from you and spread his/her feet until you tell the subject to stop (if possible with his/her heels against the wall).

                                       (c) Place your support foot against the wall and your thigh against the back of the subject's leg.

                                       (d) Release the grip of the bicep and slide the support arm down until the long extended portion is in your armpit.  Slide the support hand between the subject's back and controlled arm.  Place the subject in a rear wrist lock, pull the baton free with your strong hand, and put the baton in your belt on the strong side (not in the holder).

                                       (e) Apply handcuffs using the wall handcuffing procedure.

                          (2) Take the subject to the ground with the armlock takedown.

                                       (a) Press downward with the support hand and pull up with the strong hand.

                                       (b) Turn the subject by executing a rear pivot by moving your support foot backward and outward in a "C" pattern.

                                       (c) Push the subject downward and to the ground using the momentum of the motion.

                                       (d) Adjust your stance as needed to maintain balance and control.  Ensure that the short portion of the baton is in the small of the subject's back.

                                       (e) Order the subject to extend his/her arm out with the palm up, cross his/her feet at the ankles, and to look away from you.

                                       (f) Release the grip of the support hand and place the ball of your strong-side foot on the long end of the baton toward the end of the baton.

                                       (g) Place the support foot so your toes touch the subject's collar bone and adjust your body until you are looking toward the subject's feet.

                                       (h) Lower your body and support side so that your knee is across the subject's shoulder blade.  NOTE: Do not place your knee on the neck or spine and ensure that your support foot does not move as it is supporting part of your body weight.

                                       (i) Place your strong knee on the ground next to the controlled elbow and squeeze your legs together.

                                       (j) Make a "C" shape with the fingers of your support hand and by hooking your fingers, grasp the blade or pinky-side of the subject's hand of the controlled arm.

                                       (k) Once the hand is controlled, adjust the strong-side grip to your comfort.

                                       (l) Slide the subject's arm along with the baton towards his/her butt, fully extending your arm.

                                       (m) Rotate the baton and arm outward and up, releasing the baton.  Secure the baton between your calf and thigh.

                                       (n) Apply handcuffs using the ground handcuffing procedure.

 

 

 

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