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GMP launches limb restraints in the fight against violence
Greater Manchester Police has another tool in the fight against violence. As from Monday 14 December 2009, the Force introduced more widespread use of limb restraints. They are made of Velcro and are designed to hold prisoners' ankles and thighs to stop them kicking out at officers. More than 150 officers are trained in using the limb restraints and more than 300 are set to be trained in using them. The restraints were of particular use in the run-up to Christmas, a time when officers frequently arrest people who are often drunk and violent. Chief Constable Peter Fahy said: "Officers find that if a person is becoming violent, they kick out, increasing the potential for serious injury to the officer, the person and the public. Using limb restraints negate that problem. "The restraints are not going to replace handcuffs and will only be used in extreme situations when other methods, such as talking to the prisoner, have failed. "They have been used successfully already by GMP and recently limb restraints were used to restrain a suspect who had been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. "They do not cause harm to people who are restrained by them and are an effective and safe option for police officers to use." Due to problems with spam only SalfordOnline members can now leave comments. Becoming a member of SalfordOnline only takes a minute, just hit the red Join Us button at the top right hand side of the page to create your Personal account. Got a news story? Need help with publicity for an event in Salford? Send it to newsdesk@salfordonline.com or call the SalfordOnline newsdesk on 0161 789 5377. |
