Restraints Prisoner transport

prisoner in transport restraints

as safeguard against escape, prisoners routinely placed in physical restraints transport. type of restraints used depends on security level of prisoners , may vary department department. rule, prisoners have wear @ least handcuffs minimum restraint. often, belly chain added prisoner s hands shackled waist. leather or nylon belts may used instead of belly chains. prevent prisoner manipulating keyhole of handcuffs, instance if gets hold of handcuff key or lockpick, handcuff cover may placed around handcuffs. additional precaution of leg irons may taken, particularly if prisoner walking outside of secure area. when prisoner shackled @ hands, legs , around waist, commonly known being placed in full restraints .

specific prisoner transport restraints (e.g. smith & wesson model 1850 transport restraint) combinations consist of pair of handcuffs, attached longer chain pair of leg irons. when being placed in such transport restraints, prisoner still have possibility manage normal steps, prevented running leg irons. connecting chain prevents prisoner lifting arms. transporting prisoners car, special combinations called auto restraint used chains of leg irons connecting chains shortened, allowing prisoner stooping shuffling walk when outside car.

in addition restraints, stun belt may fastened around prisoner s waist further control. in event of prisoner attempting escape or attack someone, escorting officers can activate belt via remote control give subject electric shock.