What handcuffs do UK police use?

Hiatt folding handcuffs In the UK, undercover police have been known to use these covertly. They are roughly one and a half times the price of normal handcuffs. After Hiatt ceased its business, its successor Total Control Handcuffs (TCH) continued to produce this model as the TCH 850 Folding Rigid Handcuffs.

Is handcuffs legal in UK?

There is no law in the UK that prevents civilians carrying handcuffs. Anyone who does carry handcuffs should be aware that their use could constitute a crime, unless they can show that using them was reasonable and proportionate in the circumstances.

Do British police carry handcuffs?

The standard equipment for officers of the British police forces includes Hiatts handcuffs, an Airwaves radio, PAVA spray and ASP baton. Taser-trained officers also carry their X26 or X2 taser on the belt, and all officers may also wear option pouches containing first-aid items or documentation.

Do BTP PCSOs have handcuffs?

There are four forces at present whose PCSOs are currently carrying handcuffs (BTP, Dyfed-Powys Police, North Wales Police, Merseyside Police). PCSOs are also lawfully authorised to carry CS spray and a baton when on duty, although none have yet been provided by any Chief Officer of any Police Force.

Can police handcuff a child UK?

Using handcuffs on a child – or any other kind of physical force – should only happen when absolutely necessary, like to stop that child harming themselves or someone else.

Can I own a pair of handcuffs?

While handcuffs themselves are in use by Law Enforcement Officers in order to protect and serve our communities, they can be legally purchased by anyone. It only takes a few minutes to place an order online and obtain the exact same handcuffs used by Law Enforcement nationwide.

What does PCSO stand for in jail?

The definition of PCSO in the dictionary is Police Community Support Officer.

What was the name of the railway police?

Paintwork with some chips but totally original. A rare set of Late 19th century Railway Police leading (come along) handcuff by Hiatt of Birmingham. Cuffs are stamped HIATT on one side and L&Y.R.Co (for the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company) on the other.

When did Thames River police start making handcuffs?

Thompson was also a supplier of handcuffs to the union during the American civil war 1861-1865. This is a rare set of handcuffs made by Thompson and are in excellent condition and working order with original matching number key. The Thames river police was formed in 1798 as a private concern and then taken into government control in 1800.

Is it illegal for a police officer to use handcuffs?

The use of handcuffs amounts to such an assault and is unlawful unless it can be justified. Justification is achieved through establishing not only a legal right to use handcuffs, but also good objective grounds for doing so in order to show that what the officer or member of police staff did was a reasonable, necessary

What can be done about handcuffing in court?

These might include a secure dock; the interposition of prison officers between defendants or either side of a single defendant; police officers inside or outside the courtroom; and in an extreme case, authorisation from the Senior Presiding Judge for armed officers to be in the court building are all alternatives which may be employed.