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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan
An Officer/Deputy puts themselves at a tactical disadvantage by handcuffing suspects' hands in front; they can put up a decent fight when handcuffed in that manner. Additionally, weapons (...e.g..guns) are more prevalent here than they are there, so there is more to consider when engaging criminals. Pregnant women are the only individuals provided exceptions with regards to handcuffing in front.
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Ah okay, in that case you just have to watch it if they start kicking out then force would have to be used I guess.
Over here as you probably know police carry just pepper spray and cuffs, beat bobbies I think have telescopic tube batons also (which replaced the wooden truncheons in '94) and these are made of either hardened steel which can do serious damage even kill with a head strike with some others being made of plastic, wood or rubber.
Of course armed police, known as SO18 can be mobilised depending on the situation.